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The Automatic Keg Tap. Not Good. Our Design. The Pump : Reciprocating Arm Motor. The difficulties of recreating a hand. 1 st Hand Prototype. Serious Issues. 2 nd Hand Prototype. 3 rd Hand Prototype. Adding Circuitry 1 : Driving the Motor. Max Output Voltage : 5V.
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Adding Circuitry 1: Driving the Motor Max Output Voltage: 5V Desired Input Voltage: 12V
12V Solution:Transistor Switch 5V
Adding Circuitry 2: Turning Pump on and Off Pressure Sensor (14.5 psi)
Problem 1: Sensor decided to stop working
The Bad • Does not sense pressure • Not very portable • Difficult to attach • A bit shaky • Some noise • Loose nuts and bolts
The Good: • Automatic • Minimal Effort (flip a switch) • Can attach to any keg tap • No cutting or invasive maneuvers required • Way quieter • Cheaper • Good flow