Raspberry Pi powers cocktail dispensing robot
A modular and open-source cocktail dispensing robot called Bartendro has launched on Kickstarter this week looking to make the jump from concept to production.
The device is run via a Raspberry Pi connected to a router board, which then is connected to up to 15 of what the creators call 'dispensers'.
These are peristaltic pumps that dispense a certain amount of liquid with each rotation of their motor.
Custom electronics let the dispensers know how much liquid to pour. A standard RJ-45 cable is used to connect the dispensers and the custom electronics to the Raspberry Pi.
To get started, users simply connect to a WiFi network called Bartendro and go to a web browser.
Regardless of the web address they type, they'll be directed to Bartendro's main drink menu screen, where they can select the alcoholic beverage of their choice.
The Kickstarter pitch video below provides more information on how the technology works.
