Cookie perfection machine - butter dispenser

TL;DR

This project features an individual cookie maker that dispenses ingredients onto a balance to create customizable recipes for each cookie.

Transcript

hey everyone this is my latest project this is an individual cookie maker so this thing has a rotating platform here and there's going to be stations along the platform that contain the ingredients to make a cookie and what will happen is this thing will rotate into position and dispense the ingredients onto a balance and then rotate to the next po... Read More

Key Insights

• 🥠 The individual cookie maker allows for customization and experimentation with cookie recipes.
• 👨‍💻 QR codes on cookie wrappers can gather feedback from customers to update recipes.
• 🦋 The butter dispenser uses a modified linear actuator assembly to accurately dispense butter.
• 🦋 The dispenser has a fine nozzle to break up the butter into small chunks for precise measurement.
• 🦋 The distance the plunger moves determines the amount of butter dispensed per cookie.
• 🥺 The lead screw and motor in the dispenser are sized based on force calculations and testing.
• 🐎 The dispenser's belt drive reduction provides more torque and less speed for better control.

Questions & Answers

Q: How does the individual cookie maker work?

The cookie maker has a rotating platform that dispenses ingredients onto a balance, allowing for precise measurement of small quantities. It then rotates to the next position to dispense the next ingredient.

Q: What are the benefits of customizing recipes for each cookie?

Customizing recipes for each cookie allows for experimentation and the ability to sample and adjust the recipe based on personal preferences.

Q: How can the individual cookie maker be expanded into a business idea?

The factory could make individual cookies and put QR codes on the wrappers. Customers could scan the QR codes and rate the cookies, and the factory can update recipes based on the feedback.

Q: How does the butter dispenser work in the cookie maker?

The butter dispenser uses a modified linear actuator assembly to hold a metal syringe filled with butter. When activated, the plunger is pushed down, and butter is dispensed out the bottom.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The individual cookie maker has a rotating platform that dispenses ingredients onto a balance to create a single cookie with a customizable recipe.

• Each cookie on the sheet can have a slightly different recipe, allowing for experimentation and customization.

• The project also discusses the idea of using QR codes on the cookie wrappers to gather feedback and update recipes accordingly.