Introduction: Beverage Appliance With Web Interface
The Beverage Appliance dispenses a mixture of any four liquids.
The Beverage Appliance is controlled via web interface.
The controller is composed of a Raspberry Pi, a relay, and a custom relay controller.
The image of modified Raspberry Pi software is available here:
https://github.com/cpbtechnology/Beverage-Applianc...
The image includes the relay controller software, the web interface.
The Beverage Appliance is created from off-the-shelf parts with some 3D printed parts. These parts are also available here:
https://github.com/cpbtechnology/Beverage-Applianc...
Credits:
Lead Engineer: Rick Valdez
Appliance Engineers: Erick Perez, Rick Valdez
Software Engineers: Mike Bosch, Jimmy Pino, Serdar Karatekin
Step 1: The Web Interface
This is the Web Interface loaded from the Raspberry Pi.
Step 2: Install Beverage Appliance Image on the Raspberry Pi
Download the Beverage Appliance .bz2 image file from (right-click and Save):
http://rockymountaintech.org/beverage-appliance-20...
Copy the extracted Raspberry Pi image onto an 8-gig SSD card.
Sample Instructions: http://elinux.org/RPi_Easy_SD_Card_Setup
Insert the new SSD card into the Raspberry Pi.
Attach to the Raspberry Pi a monitor, keyboard, mouse and Internet.
Plug in the Raspberry Pi to a power source.
Once the system successfully boots, launch Midori.
Check that you have a good Internet connection by surfing to Google.com to check loading.
Browse to the local URL: 127.0.0.1 - the above image should appear.
Step 3: Building Raspberry Pi Image From Scratch
Download the NOOBs installation of the Raspberry PI and follow the installation instructions here:
http://elinux.org/RPi_Easy_SD_Card_Setup
Install basic software and install the Beverage Appliance web interface by following the instructions here:
https://github.com/cpbtechnology/Beverage-Appliance/blob/master/pi-setup-documentation-public.txt
Step 4: Review of Digital Hardward
The complete digital setup. We’ll describe each part next.
There are three parts.
1) Raspberry Pi - controls relays and website
2) Breadboard - Homegrown 12 volt to 5 volt relay converter.
3. Relay switch. The 12 volts activate the large blue switches, the 5 volts controls the led lights on the board itself.
Step 5: Breadboard Circuit Diagram
The circuit diagram for the bread-board.
a) 12v In - 2.1 mm CD Barrel Jack
b) 10uF Electrolytic Capacitor, 35v
c) Voltage Regulator - 5v
d) 1uF Electrolytic Capacitor, 16v
e) 12v Out - Screw terminal, 2 pins
f) 5v Out - Generic male header - 2 pins
Step 6: Breadboard Circuit - Diagrammed
Solder the breadboard with these parts.
a) 12v In - 2.1 mm CD Barrel Jack
b) 10uF Electrolytic Capacitor, 35v
c) Voltage Regulator - 5v
d)
e) 12v Out - Screw terminal, 2 pins
f) 5v Out - Generic male header - 2 pins
Step 7: Wiring 12v Out to Relay Circuit
From the breadboard there is one 12v Out (E).
Red is power.
Black is ground.
The power wire loops to the first relay block.
The ground wire connects to the other ground wires later in the tutorial.
Step 8: Wiring the Relay Block
We’re using 4 of the 8 relays.
1. Run the power from the breadboard to the center pin of the three pins associated with each relay.
2. Cut small pieces of wire and loop from one center pin to the next center pin for all three remaining relays.
Step 9: Wiring Up the Relays for the Solenoids
We’re using shielded Security Cabling.
Expose the four wires: white, red, black, green.
Two sets of wiring will control the four solenoids using a total of eight wires.
Green and black are ground.
Red and white are power.
In the diagram shown, the red wire is colored white for easier identification.
Connect the red & white wires to position 3 of each of the relays.
Note in this diagram all four wires are colored white.
Strip and connect the two sets of green and black wires to the single ground wire from E.
Tape or wrap the wiring for a secure connection.
Step 10: 5v to Control Relay Board
5v power out from breadboard to control relay board.
Run two jumper wires from the 5v Out on the breadboard to the pins on the relay board.
Green power runs to the jumper marked VCC. This is the last pin in the center row of pins.
Black ground goes to the first pin of the three at the top of the relay. It is marked GND VCC.
Step 11: Wiring the Pi to the Relay Board
Use female jumper cables to connect the Raspberry Pi to the relay board.
Step 12: Relay Pin Diagram
Match the Relay Pin to Pi Pin diagram to wire the two together.
Step 13: Cables Out of Raspberry Pi
This is what the cabling will look like coming out of the Raspberry Pi.
Step 14: Completed Wiring of Relay
The picture illustrates the completely wired relay board.
Step 15: Review the Files in the 3d-models Folder
Each model has two sets of files - 123dx and stl
123dx is the format used by Autodesk 123D Design free application.
stl is the output format read by the Afina H-Series printer and other 3d printers.
Step 16: 3D Printing - Print Out the Bottle Bracket Holder
Print out four of the Bottle-Bracket-Holder.stl files on your 3D printer.
This is the large flat support that will hold the bottle.
Step 17: Print Solenoid Adapter
Print four copies of the Solenoid Adapter.
Print the model on the finest settings.
Clean the model very thoroughly because a water-tight seal is needed.
This replaces the part on the retail product.
Step 18: 3D Printing - Gang Valve
Print one copy of the Gang-Valve.stl
This brings all the liquids together. The spigot attaches here.
Notice that one end is open for easy cleaning of the model.
Step 19: Print 3D Top of Bottle Insert
Print four copies the Top-of-Bottle.stl
This connects to the Bottle Bracket Holder to funnel the liquid.
Step 20: 3D Print Spigot Bracket 3A and 3B
3D print out Spigot Bracket 3A and 3B from spigot bracket.stl.
This part holds down the Gang Valve onto the base.
Step 21: 3D Vacuum Relief Valve
3D print out two of the Vacuum Relief Valve.
This part is needed to allow the free flow of liquids out of the longer flow tubes.
Step 22: 3D Print Spigot
3D print spigot model.
The spigot is the final out-flow of the beverage appliance.
Step 23: Print Gang Valve End Cap
3D print the gang valve end cap to seal the unit.
Glue to end cap with cyanoacrylate glue.
Check for leaks.
Step 24: Disassemble Solenoid
Disassemble Solenoid
Unscrew the Solenoid and Save silicon ring - VERY IMPORTANT
Insert into replacement printed part.
replace silicon ring, plunger and solenoid body.
The part can be ordered from an eBay or other seller such as this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-2-Gravity-Feed-Electric-...
Step 25: Attach Bottle Insert to Solenoid
Attach and glue solenoid adaptor to Bottle Insert. Glue with Cyanoate Glue such as Bob Smith Insta-Cure Glue.
http://www.amazon.com/Bob-Smith-108-Insta-Cure-Fil...
Use plenty of glue, very carefully. Ensure a water-tight seal.
Step 26: Deconstruct the Bar Caddy
A Bar Caddy is used to hold the bottles.
We used the Final Touch Bar Caddy Dispenser.
http://www.finaltouchwine.com/FTA1814.html
Step 27: Dispensing Armature of Bar Caddy
Remove dispensing armature as if to replace a bottle.
Step 28: Save Rubber Stoppers
Remove the rubber stoppers from the top of each of the four bottle dispenser assemblies. It should slip off. Do not cut it.
Set the rest aside.
Step 29: Solenoid and Bottle Assembly
Slide on the bottle mount on to the top of the bottle pour.
Slide the rubber stopper on top of the bottle mount.
No gluing is required.
Step 30: Dispensing Assembly
Another view of the dispensing assembly.
Note that the bottle support has the wide notch facing upward.
Step 31: Mini-Valve Addition
Slip 11mm white mini-valves on top of the dispensing assembly before inserting into bottles.
Step 32: Assemble the Base
A champagne box is used for the base.
This one was purchased at Total Wine (without the champagne.)
Any box or base will do with at least 6 inches of inside clearance.
The base will get wet - don't use cardboard for the base.
Step 33: Mount the Caddy to the Base
Mount the bar caddy frame on the box.
This can be done by drilling screws into the base of the bar caddy from underneath the box. Brackets could also be used.
This is a heavy project once completed, so use strong screws or brackets.
Mark the back edge of the bar caddy and drill a 1/4” hole to thread the control cables.
Step 34: Mount the Electronics
Mount the electronics onto a board with brackets or screws.
Mount the electronics board into the bottom of the box.
Thread the security cable through the hole in the base.
Note the loop added to the security cable.
This ensures that liquids that spill on the hole will drip down to the table and not touch the electronics.
Step 35: Threaded Security Cables
Another view of the threaded security cables.
Note that the orange quick-clips are added AFTER the threading of the security cables.
Step 36: Thread Security Cables
Thread the security cables through the base and up the beverage caddy.
Secure with strip-ties as shown here.
Step 37: Attach Quick-Clips
Attach quick-clips to the ends of each wire in the security cable.
Each cable has four wires and can drive 2 bottles.
There will be two power and two ground wires.
CAUTION: Mark the pairs of wires so that one power and one ground per bottle are used!
Step 38: Security Cable With Clips Added
Use Male/Female Quick-Disconnects
Two power and two ground from each security wire will control the flow from two bottles.
Attach Male/Female Quick-Disconnects to the matching end of the wired cables.
Note that red and green are one circuit and black and white are another circuit.
Do no mix the colors!
Step 39: Completed Wiring Example
Completed wiring of both cables.
2 Security cables with four wires each.
A total of 8 wires.
Two per solenoid.
CAUTION: Mark the pairs of wires so that one power and one ground per bottle are used!
Step 40: Gang Valve Assembly
Assemble the gang valve with 1/2” tubing and plastic flanged 90 degree adapters available from your local hardware store.
Four 100 mm - Vertical tubing connected to the gang valve.
Two 40 mm - Horizontal tubing connecting the two flanged 90 degree adapters.
Two 150 mm - Horizontal tubing connecting the two flanged 90 degree adapters.
Four 35 mm - Vertical tubing connected to the bottle output tubes.
Secure bottom of tubes to the gang valve with hose clamps.
Step 41: Vacuum Relief Valves
Cut 150 mm tubing.
Insert vacuum relief valve.
This valve allows liquid to continue to flow after the solenoid has closed.
Step 42: The Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everthing.
Step 43: Assemble the Spigot
3D print out the spigot.
Attach short tubing.
Connect the output of the gang valve with the short tubing and secure with a hose clamp.
Step 44: Gang Valve Brackets
Carefully measure and location of gang valve.
Screw in the gang valve brackets.
These hold the gang valve and tubing in place.
The closed ends should be facing the outside edge.
Step 45: Gang Valve Assembly Completed
The completed gang valve assembly with spigot attached.
Ensure spigot out-pour is facing down.
Step 46: Connect the Solenoids to Power
Attach the leads to the solenoids.
Use caution to attach the correct power and ground leads, one per solenoid.
There are four wires coming from each security cable. Two are power and two are ground.
Double check each output before attaching to the solenoids.
Step 47: Complete Chassis
The chassis completed with solenoids and tubing attached.
Step 48: The Assembled Appliance - Angled View
The Assembled Appliance - Angled View
Step 49: Assembled Beverage Appliance
The assembled appliance, front view.
Step 50: Test Rasperry Pi
Connect the Raspberry Pi.
Download and install the Beverage Appliance Image.
Or visit Github and follow the installations to install the application from a clean N00bs image.
(Insert Link Here)
Open Midori to test that there is connection to the Internet.
Enter 127.0.0.1 to ensure the website pops up.
Step 51: Raspberry Pi IP Address
You'll need the Raspberry Pi's IP address to enter into your computer or mobile browser.
Open the Terminal program to review the IP Address.
Enter the command ‘ifconfig’. Look for inet number.
Enter this number into your device and check the web application appears.
Step 52: Top the Pours With Duck Valves
Top each bottle with a silicon duck valve.
Step 53: Load Beverage Bottles
Remove quick clips from solenoids.
Gently pull off the dispensing assembly.
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Step 54: Using the Web Interface
This video shows how to use the web interface.
Use the web interface with empty bottles to test they system.
You will hear clicking from the relays if all processes are working.
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Step 55: Editing the Web Interface
/Data/ingredients.json
/Data/recipes.json
Ingredients.json is an array of bottle ingredients assigned to the four Raspberry Pi pins. Do not edit the pins.
"name": "Grapefruit Juice",
"id": "GJ",
"pin": 22
Enter in the name of the ingredient and it's ID acronym in the list. You may use any name and any two character ID.
Mark on each solenoid the matching pin number to help ensure the bottles are loaded to the correct dispenser.
recipe.json is an array of the four ingredients. Up to 12 beverage combinations may be displayed. It is a more complex array - use care when editing.
"name": "Greyhound"
"id": "GH",
"ingredients":
]
Amount is the number of seconds each solenoid stays open. 1 second approximates 1 oz of beverage.
In the Greyhound, V stands for vodka, and GJ stands for grapefruit juice.
This is read from the matching ingredients.json file.
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Step 56: Test Beverage Appliance With Water
Test the beverage appliance with water for leaks.
Some dripping may occur within the unit. But nothing should leak outside of the spigot.
Pour some beverages and enjoy!
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