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(Components: update info, we got a brass ball valve and an old waffle iron more components added)
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** Brass ball valve, 1", for air, water, or oil
 
** 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
 
** future thoughts: construct a kickass stargate-like iris diaphram as a valve, use the same threading that is on the ball valve
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* Cast ceramic plates with nicrome built into it
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** alternative to waffle iron, more customizable
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** no need to cast iron
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** no need for non-stick spray
 
* Waffle iron with removable griddles
 
* Waffle iron with removable griddles
 
** Got an older free one from opticron's dad
 
** Got an older free one from opticron's dad
* Non-stick spray applicator
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** 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
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*** 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?
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*** aerosol can actuated with servo?
 
* Possible waffle removal mechanisms (needs prototyping and testing)
 
* Possible waffle removal mechanisms (needs prototyping and testing)
 
** gravity?
 
** gravity?

Revision as of 17:02, 14 December 2009

Creator:
Group Project
Status:
Pipedream
Born On:
13:35, 02 November 2009 (CDT)
Last Updated:
17:02, 14 December 2009 (CDT)

Overview

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

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
    • 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
  • Cast ceramic plates with nicrome built into it
    • alternative to waffle iron, more customizable
    • no need to cast iron
    • no need for non-stick spray
  • 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?
      • will this depend on cook time and amount of non-stick spray used?

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