The drink platform and actuator are both essential structural pieces in SirMixABot’s design. Plasma cutting steel is the logical solution to both reduce cost and produce reliable, durable parts for our robotic bartender. Although laser cutting is used for the enclosure, it is not viable for thicker metals and rigid components. As an added bonus,...
If you’re looking to make a DIY Liquor dispenser the Sir Mix a Bot Kit might be a great option for you. Included in the kit is a host of parts and a complete instruction set for everything you’ll need to make a completely automated robot bartender. Alternative DIY Liquor Dispensers Of course, we understand...
Using a CAD program to design a virtual bartender into a real life robotic bartender: Before we set-out to build SirMixABot (the world’s self proclaimed greatest robotic bartender) we designed countless iterations in CAD. If you’ve been hiding under a rock for a while, CAD is computer aided design. In the most simple case its...
During our manufacturing process we discussed many options for constructing the frame. After many considerations, it was decided that a laser cutting machine is the best resource to utilize. Making a frame for our robot bartender had to be scalable and affordable, while maintaining good aesthetics, strength, and durability. The decision to use laser cut...
Making an Automatic Arduino Bar: The Code The Arduino is the perfect micro controller for building your own automated bartender. We’ll walk through exactly how and why to use an micro controller to make your own Arduino Bar. What the Arduino Controls in the Bar: The Arduino platform is very popular. While building custom low...
When you’re undertaking a home bar DIY build there are a lot of basic considerations to follow. There are also a ton of nuances in what will likely become a trial and error project. We covered how to build custom bars for homes and offices, but here we’ll go over some of the finer details. ...
A DIY liquor cabinet at home can go a long way in organizing your cocktail making supplies and accessories. Just like a custom bar in your home, a homemade liquor cabinet can both impress your friends, and increase the efficiency of your mixing space. Certain preferences and limitations will determine what type of liquor cabinet...
If you’re an entertainer and a creator, researching some of the custom bars for homes and offices is a great source of inspiration. Analyzing factors like usage, budget, and style will help make some of the important decisions. A custom built bar can impress even the most seasoned cocktail veteran. A little ingenuity and a...
So you want a decorative means to display your liquor, but don’t want to spend a lot of money on those fancy drink holders they have at bars? We examine 3 different styles of drink holders and compare them to find which homemade liquor dispenser might be right for your house or budget. Components: Home...
A robot bartender sounds like something out of the Jetsons to some. But the future is now, and there are plenty of ways to get your mechanical mixing on. There are a handful of automated bartenders already in use, built for both entertainment or utilitarian purposes. Some are homemade projects using household items. Others are...
