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== Optic Dispenser ==
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===General Description===
 
The optic dispenser pours a unit of alcohol (i.e. 25 ml) for each dispensing operation.  Commercial optic measures are use for this, driven by a servo.
 
 
 
===Mounting & hardware===
 
Servo is attached to plate which is mounted at the normal to the optic mounting board. Hardware:
 
* 4 x 30mm M3 machine screw
 
* 4 x M3 locknut
 
* self-adhesive cable clip or P-clip w/ small self taping wood screw
 
* string / cable
 
* quick release cable clip (for when we need to change the bottle)? (to be designed!)
 
* High torque servo (see Daniel's purchases on [[BarBot/Purchases and expenditure]] page)
 
 
 
===Logical===
 
*[boot]Sends message: "ready"
 
*Receives message: "dispense".
 
*Uses servo to open value
 
*Pause enough time for pouring of drink
 
*Returns servo to closed value position
 
*Sends message: "done"
 
*Pause long enough to refill optic chamber before accepting second dispense signal
 
*Sends message: "ready"
 
 
 
===Connections===
 
No integral arduino in optic dispenser - is controlled by central Arduino directly.
 
*1 x PWM pin from Arduino
 
*+5VDC from external supply
 
*Common ground (Arduino & external supply)
 
 
 
===Power===
 
Only control from Arduino directly - power comes from external 5V supply which can deliver more current (PC power supply?)
 
 
 
===Bling===
 
LED shining into the optic chamber / bottle would look good. 
 
 
 
Would require:
 
* Arduino ground
 
* Arduino digital output pin
 

Revision as of 16:38, 26 June 2014