Machine Design

Task:

Design

Our first idea was to build a Pina Colada machine but we didn't end up making it because of:

The idea of a mixing machine was good, so we thought about another drink and came to the decision to build a Tequila Sunrise Machine.
The advantages are:
The parts we selected were:

Programming

Programming was rather simple, as you can see in the pictures below.

As you can see wee assigned the pin placements and the amount of time the pump is working.

Here you can see what happens when the button is pressed,

Building process


The detailed process can be seen on the Page of Lana Sattelmaier.

Done!

We actually needed a smaller glass for authenticity, but we had none in the lab. We found this coffee pot but it's too large- yet you can still see the colors.

CHEERS!

Ok anyways, let's go on to the...

Problems


We first decided to use solenoid valves to pump the liquid through the tubes. This didn't work out well. That's why we used a peristaltic pumps.

Future opportunities

It is possible to make this project larger with more time. It would also be cool to include a mixer to make more complicated cocktails.

Contributors

Lana Sattelmaier
Lars Mattern
Jonas van Hagen

Downloads

  • Code