Automated Beverage Dispenser
Georgia Institute of TechnologyMarch 11, 2009
Katrina KummMike Fojas Mark PetersonNick WhiteNick Migliaccio
•Dispenser of mixed beverages with automated controls
•Drinks dispense cost effectively and efficiently
•Restaurants and bars are the target market
•Prototype/Development Cost ≈ $32,304
•Manufacturing Cost ≈ $1,780 per unit
What, Why, Who, Cost
• Human machine interface is aesthetically pleasing
• Containers hold up to 2 liters
• Pump flow rate of 1 liters per minute
• Accuracy of +/- 10%
• Interface unit separate from dispensing unit
• Containers and I/O controllers are easily accessible
Technical Objectives/Design Goals
Hardware Diagram
B&R Power Panel
Ethernet
Compact Flash
Welcome / Startup Main Menu
Display Liquids
Add RecipeTo DB
Add LiquidTo DB
Display Recipes Setup
NextButton
Make DrinkButton
BackButton
HomeButton
HelpScreen
Help Button
Add LiquidButton
DisplayLiquids Button
DisplayRecipesButton
SetupButton
Add RecipeButton
SaveButton
View Recipe
(Details)
RecipeSelected
Signal To Controller
Signal From
Controller
RemoveButton
* Located on every screen
**
ShutdownScreen
Off Button*View Liquid
(Details)
LiquidSelected
Software Flow
Home ScreenOFF
ADD LIQUIDTO DATABASE
ADD RECIPE TO DATABASE
VIEW RECIPE
LIST
VIEW LIQUID
LIST
SETUP / CONFIG.
HOME
User Interface
Setup ScreenSETUP
CLEAN CYCLE
LOCATION NAME
1 Vodka
2 Sour Apple Liqueur
3 --
4 --
5 Lemon Juice
Dropdown MenusDropdown Menus
User Interface
OFF
Add Liquid Screen
Notes:
Name:
CLICK TO ADD
PICTURE
ADD LIQUID
EDIT SAVE MAKEREMOVE
User Interface
OFF
Liquid Details Screen Vodka
Notes: Absolut Vodka is a Swedish brandof vodka, produced near Åhus, Scania,in southern Sweden. 80 Proof, 1.75 Ltr,$29.99.
Name: Vodka
LIQUID DETAILS
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EDIT SAVE MAKEREMOVE
User Interface
OFF
Liquid Details Screen Pucker
Notes: Sour Apple Pucker. 30 Proof, 1.0 Ltr,$15.65.
Name: Green Apple Liqueur
LIQUID DETAILS
EDIT SAVE MAKEREMOVE
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User Interface
OFF
Liquid Details Screen Lemon
Notes: ReaLemon Juice. 0 Proof, 1.0 Ltr,$7.95.
Name: Lemon Juice
LIQUID DETAILS
EDIT SAVE MAKEREMOVE
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User Interface
OFF
View Liquids ScreenLIST OF LIQUIDS
LOCATION NAME OPTIONS
1 Vodka
2 Sour Apple Liqueur
5 Lemon Juice
- Cocoanut Rum
- Scotch VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
DELETE
DELETE
DELETE
DELETE
DELETE
Not AvailableNot Available
User Interface
OFF
Add Recipe ScreenNotes:
Rating:
Name:
Recipe:CLICK TO
ADD PICTURE
Amt. (oz.) Liquid
Dropdown MenusDropdown Menus
Text Edit (Numbers)Text Edit (Numbers)
ADD RECIPE
EDIT SAVE MAKEREMOVE
User Interface
OFF
Recipe Details ScreenNotes: Also known as the Appletini. Add slice of apple garnish for thecomplete look.
Rating:
Name: Apple Martini
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Recipe:Amt. (oz.) Liquid
2.0 Vodka
1.5 Sour Apple Liqueur
0.5 Lemon Juice
RECIPE DETAILS
EDIT SAVE MAKEREMOVE
User Interface
OFF
View Recipes ScreenLIST OF RECIPES
NAME OPTIONS
Apple Martini
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--
--
-- VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
DELETE
DELETE
DELETE
DELETE
DELETE
User Interface
OFF
ADD LIQUIDTO DATABASE
ADD RECIPE TO DATABASE
VIEW RECIPE
LIST
VIEW LIQUID
LIST
SETUP / CONFIG.
Turn system off.
Click here to exitthe help menu.
Back to the homescreen.
View all the recipes indatabase.
Configuresystem setup.
Save a recipe to thedatabase.
View all the liquids indatabase.
Save a liquid to thedatabase.
User Interface
OFF
Goodbye / Shutdown Screen
Goodbye! Shutting down. Please wait…Goodbye! Shutting down. Please wait…
User Interface
• Documentation/help screen
• Add/remove recipes and liquids
• List recipes and liquids on screen
• Manipulate recipes
• Make a drink
• Use food coloring in containers
• Clean pumps
Demonstration Plan
•Human Machine Interface (HMI) is navigable
•Pumps dispense specified volume +/- 10%
•Make and dispense a 12oz drink in under 30 seconds
Acceptance Testing
1. Difficulty finding alcohol grade pumps ▫ Found alcohol pump distributor
2. Adding/removing liquids from dispenser▫ Write software and add on hardware
3. Liquid level tracking▫ Based on weight▫ Monitored by software▫ Feedback from flow meter
Problems/Design Issues
• Make stand (3/12)
• Obtain pumps (3/16)
• Test interface (3/12 – 3/24)
• Test pumps (3/23 – 3/30)
• Software complete (4/6)
• Hardware complete (4/6)
• Test ABD (4/13)
• Final Presentation (4/20)
Schedule and Milestones
Item Quantity Cost Total Budget DifferenceB&R 10" Power Panel 4PP220.1024-xx 1 $400.00 $400.00 $400.00 $0.00B&R X20 Ethernet/Powerlink Bus Receiver 1 $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 $0.00Automation Studio v3.0 License 2 $800.00 $1,600.00 $1,600.00 $0.00B&R X20 8x Digital Output Module 1 $200.00 $200.00 $200.00 $0.00B&R X20 8x Digital Input Module 1 $200.00 $200.00 $200.00 $0.00Fluid Pumps 5 $200.00 $1,000.00 $250.00 -$750.00Weight Sensors/Level Sensors $0.00 $180.00 $180.00Containers $0.00 $50.00 $50.00Total $3,900.00 $3,380.00 -$520.00
Budget and Cost Analysis
•Hardware Progress
•Software Progress
•Enclosure
Summary of Current Status
Questions?