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Challenges and Innovations in Designing an Automatic Keg Tap System

This article outlines the journey of designing an automatic keg tap system, detailing the challenges encountered with each prototype. Initial attempts faced serious issues, including difficulties with motor voltage requirements and sensor malfunctions. Despite these setbacks, solutions such as transistor switches and timer circuits were implemented. While the final design offers automation, ease of use, and compatibility with various keg taps, it also presents issues with portability, stability, and noise. This exploration highlights the balance between function and design in engineering projects.

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Challenges and Innovations in Designing an Automatic Keg Tap System

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  1. The Automatic Keg Tap

  2. Not Good

  3. Our Design

  4. The Pump: Reciprocating Arm Motor

  5. The difficulties of recreating a hand

  6. 1st Hand Prototype

  7. Serious Issues

  8. 2nd Hand Prototype

  9. 3rd Hand Prototype

  10. Adding Circuitry 1: Driving the Motor Max Output Voltage: 5V Desired Input Voltage: 12V

  11. 12V Solution:Transistor Switch 5V

  12. Adding Circuitry 2: Turning Pump on and Off Pressure Sensor (14.5 psi)

  13. Problem 1: Sensor decided to stop working

  14. Problem 2:Found new one, but…

  15. Solution (Unfortunately):Timer and Flip Switch

  16. Circuitry

  17. The Bad • Does not sense pressure • Not very portable • Difficult to attach • A bit shaky • Some noise • Loose nuts and bolts

  18. The Good: • Automatic • Minimal Effort (flip a switch) • Can attach to any keg tap • No cutting or invasive maneuvers required • Way quieter • Cheaper • Good flow

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