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− | == | + | == BarBot Project == |
− | + | As per the [[BarBot:Annoncement|project announcement on the mailing list]], the goal of this project is to create a robot capable of serving (some) cocktails. Some pictures of cocktail robots can be found in the [[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Z2ZQRsVUyTp_5HM5gC5SyxK3WZn0ljeET4wEFzsnepA|presentation]] shown at open night on 2014-03-26. | |
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− | + | == Goal == | |
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− | + | To have a functional booze-serving robot ready to take to EM Fields at the end of August 2014. | |
− | + | ===Minimal functionality=== | |
− | + | * Make drinks from a combination of four or more spirits (six is better) | |
− | + | * To have some visibly moving part(s) - i.e. not the Bartendro approach where ingredients are pumped to a static glass via static tubes. | |
+ | * For punters to be able to choose their beverage interactively some how | ||
− | + | ===Stretch Goals=== | |
+ | * Have options to add mixers (e.g. tonic water) | ||
+ | * Ice dispenser | ||
+ | * Make it look pretty | ||
− | + | == Fundamental sub-projects == | |
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− | + | * [[BarBot:Dispensing Ingredients|Dispensing ingredients]] | |
+ | * [[BarBot:Delivery|Delivering ingredients to glass]] | ||
+ | * Post-processing: stirring / shaking etc. (stretch goal) | ||
+ | * Control software | ||
+ | ** [[BarBot:Database schema|Database schema]] for storing recipes & system config info | ||
+ | ** [[BarBot:Real-time software|Real-time software control]] (motor control etc.) | ||
+ | ** [[BarBot:User interface software| User interface]] (web-based) | ||
+ | ** [[BarBot:Configuration software|Ingredient set-up interface]] | ||
+ | ** [[BarBot:Recipe execution software|Recipe execution software]] (convert recipe into h/w control sequences) | ||
+ | * [[BarBot:Power system|Power system]] 12V battery & mains operation | ||
+ | * [[BarBot:Styling and flair|Styling and flair]] | ||
+ | * [[BarBot:Recipe collection|Recipe collection]] | ||
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+ | == Project Management == | ||
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+ | * [[BarBot:Meeting Thu 2014-04-03]] | ||
+ | * [[BarBot:Meeting Thu 2014-04-10]] | ||
− | + | See also: | |
− | * [[BarBot: | + | * [[BarBot:Project timeline]] |
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* timescales - in time for EMF camp? | * timescales - in time for EMF camp? | ||
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* setup and teardown | * setup and teardown | ||
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** continuous rotation servos or steppers - can use single stepper and gearbox | ** continuous rotation servos or steppers - can use single stepper and gearbox | ||
* spills and mess, hygiene and cleanup | * spills and mess, hygiene and cleanup | ||
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I now have 2 types of 6mm tubing: cheap plastic from wilkos and some more expensive silicone tubing from the Range -- [[User:Msemtd|Michael Erskine]] 1 April 2014 | I now have 2 types of 6mm tubing: cheap plastic from wilkos and some more expensive silicone tubing from the Range -- [[User:Msemtd|Michael Erskine]] 1 April 2014 | ||
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* 2014-03-30 - Wilko Aquarium Airline (plastic) - £1.50 - Michael - from Wilkinsons - http://www.wilko.com/fish/wilko-aquarium-airline/invt/0121966?VBMST=aquarium | * 2014-03-30 - Wilko Aquarium Airline (plastic) - £1.50 - Michael - from Wilkinsons - http://www.wilko.com/fish/wilko-aquarium-airline/invt/0121966?VBMST=aquarium | ||
* 2014-04-01 - Carbonated drink dispenser - £1.98 - Michael - from ebay HK seller - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261374586967 | * 2014-04-01 - Carbonated drink dispenser - £1.98 - Michael - from ebay HK seller - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261374586967 | ||
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Revision as of 23:24, 3 April 2014
BarBot Project
As per the project announcement on the mailing list, the goal of this project is to create a robot capable of serving (some) cocktails. Some pictures of cocktail robots can be found in the [[1]] shown at open night on 2014-03-26.
Goal
To have a functional booze-serving robot ready to take to EM Fields at the end of August 2014.
Minimal functionality
- Make drinks from a combination of four or more spirits (six is better)
- To have some visibly moving part(s) - i.e. not the Bartendro approach where ingredients are pumped to a static glass via static tubes.
- For punters to be able to choose their beverage interactively some how
Stretch Goals
- Have options to add mixers (e.g. tonic water)
- Ice dispenser
- Make it look pretty
Fundamental sub-projects
- Dispensing ingredients
- Delivering ingredients to glass
- Post-processing: stirring / shaking etc. (stretch goal)
- Control software
- Database schema for storing recipes & system config info
- Real-time software control (motor control etc.)
- User interface (web-based)
- Ingredient set-up interface
- Recipe execution software (convert recipe into h/w control sequences)
- Power system 12V battery & mains operation
- Styling and flair
- Recipe collection
Project Management
Meetings:
See also:
Design Considerations
TODO: split this into a separate page
- timescales - in time for EMF camp?
- portability and power - bulky?
- reliability on uptime
- setup and teardown
- management of lots of drunken people
references
ebay
- http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Bar-Wine-Accessories-/20687/i.html
- http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Bar-Drinks-Equipment-/25362/i.html
Current Work
- Michael: investigate servo pinch valve
- this will be timed rather than measured so calibration of each valve is required per ingredient
- one valve per ingredient bottle
- Tower Pro SG90 9g Servo - have one for prototyping - DX bulk order - cheap
- laser cut mech
- 6mm soft silicon tubing - check HS consumables -
- find reliable local supplier
- for long lengths we don't need the nice stuff - just cheap plastic tubing is enough - need connectors though. http://www.wilko.com/fish/wilko-aquarium-airline/invt/0121966?VBMST=aquarium
- pets at home (expensive but local)
- Arduino servo control shield and code
- bottle interface
- cork/bung with hole - cheap pourers with silicone sleeve
- bottle is inverted
- bottle needs holder of course.
- Bottle holder: hose clamps/rapstraps, presentation aspects, changeability,
- Michael: investigate peristaltic pumps
- can be as cheap as pinch valves
- very controllable
- https://www.thingiverse.com/tag:peristaltic
- lasercut parts
- continuous rotation servos or steppers - can use single stepper and gearbox
- spills and mess, hygiene and cleanup
I now have 2 types of 6mm tubing: cheap plastic from wilkos and some more expensive silicone tubing from the Range -- Michael Erskine 1 April 2014
I have ordered a cheap 2l bottle fizzy drink tap from a HK ebay seller - these might be a cheap answer for carbonated mixers -- Michael Erskine 1 April 2014
- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261374586967?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261374586967
Purchases & Expenditure
- 2014-03-28 - Optic measure - £12.00 inc. delivery - Mouse - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001NI1TAS/ref=pe_385721_37038051_TE_3p_dp_1
- 2014-03-31 - Silicon Type Airline - £2.99 - Michael - from The Range (NG23GZ) - http://www.therange.co.uk/algarde-6mm-silicone-type-airline/fish-tank-equipment/the-range/fcp-product/89501
- 2014-03-30 - Wilko Aquarium Airline (plastic) - £1.50 - Michael - from Wilkinsons - http://www.wilko.com/fish/wilko-aquarium-airline/invt/0121966?VBMST=aquarium
- 2014-04-01 - Carbonated drink dispenser - £1.98 - Michael - from ebay HK seller - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261374586967