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ECE 477 Demo Presentation Team 01 Spring 2010. Mike Wei. Jon Schwarz. Bill Bergquist. Carlo Mesina. Project Overview. Standalone beverage dispenser Recognizes user’s presence through IR beam-break Identifies the user through an RFID tag
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ECE 477 Demo PresentationTeam 01 Spring 2010 Mike Wei Jon Schwarz Bill Bergquist Carlo Mesina
Project Overview • Standalone beverage dispenser • Recognizes user’s presence through IR beam-break • Identifies the user through an RFID tag • Interfaces with users through a keypad and an LCD • Dispenses beverages to the user through electronically controlled solenoid valves • Tracks user balances and Keg Fill level • Displays and regulates temperature • Communicates user information to off-unit server through 802.11 Wi-Fi (in theory).
Design Challenges Faced • Power • Original Design • Adding Unplanned Components • Level Translator • Programming and Debugging Pins • Bread-boarding • Solenoids • Foam!
Video • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ikUSsLE7kQ