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{{Project|Creator=Group Project |Status=<onlyinclude> Early Implementation </onlyinclude> <!--LEAVE ONLYINCLUDES FOR STATUS HACK--> |Born On=13:35, 02 November 2009 (CDT) <!--DO NOT EDIT --> |Last Updated={{#time: H:i, d F Y| {{REVISIONTIMESTAMP}} }} (CDT) <!--DO NOT EDIT --> }} ==Overview== An automatic waffle maker, with our logo somehow worked in. ==Research== * [http://monad.com/kurt/waffle_iron/waffle_iron.html DIY aluminum waffle iron] ==Phase I== ===Requirements=== *Automatic dispensing of batter *Automatic timed cooking of waffles *Automatic removal of cooked waffles from griddles ===Components=== * Batter hopper with appropriate batter valve[[Image:hoppervalve.jpg|thumb|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[[Image:waffleiron.jpg|thumb|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? ===Tasks=== * 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 ==Phase II== ===Requirements=== *Mixing of liquid and solid ingredients *Separate mixing of liquid and solid ingredients to get a smooth consistency before further mixing *Interchangable griddles [[Category:Bigger Than a Breadbox]] <!--MAKE AS MANY CATEGORIES AS YOU NEED--> [[Category:Group Project]]

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