LuftWaffle

Creator:
Group Project
Status:
Early Implementation
Born On:
13:35, 02 November 2009 (CDT)
Last Updated:
09:10, 22 July 2010 (CDT)

Overview

An automatic waffle maker, with our logo somehow worked in.

Batter hopper with appropriate batter valve

The flange and valve.
- Brass ball valve, 1", for air, water, or oil
- future thoughts: construct a kickass stargate-like iris diaphram as a valve, use the same threading that is on the ball valve
Waffle cooker

The free waffle iron we have available.
- Waffle iron with removable griddles
  - Got an older free one from opticron's dad
  - Needs non-stick spray applicator
    - it would be great if we could avoid this as it adds unnecessary mechanics and spray would need to be applied to both griddles
    - aerosol can actuated with servo?
Possible waffle removal mechanisms (needs prototyping and testing)
- gravity?
- which griddle will it come out on?

Acquire metal bowl or other metal container to house the liquid batter
- Mount the bowl to the 1" metal flange in IMOD's storage bin with 4 bolts
- Ensure the bowl is sealed using food-safe sealant (probably silicone rubber)
Build a valve control mechanism w/ electronics so the valve can remain open for a variable number of seconds (preferably milliseconds)
- Use the brass 1" ball valve in IMOD's storage bin (it is currently attached to the 1" flange)
Build mechanizing harness for the waffle maker so its hinge lines up with the axis of movement
- the waffle maker should be able to open the top so it faces up for dropping batter onto the waffle maker
- the waffle maker should be able to open the bottom so it faces down for dropping waffles on to a plate
- the method of implementation is up to whoever does it, motors could work, but so could some kind of linear actuator
- the mechanism should be able to provide a jolt to facilitate breaking the waffle free

Mixing of liquid and solid ingredients
Separate mixing of liquid and solid ingredients to get a smooth consistency before further mixing
Interchangable griddles