kegbot main
you'll never drink again... in the same way, that is.


features
a guide to how the kegbot works.


new - mailing list
kegbot users and abusers unite!


thermo control
very quick notes on how the kegerator's temperature is regulated


build one
interested in building? please read here


new - thanks
credits and thanks, now that things are stable


mike's page
about the author


timeline
a brief history of the magical beer bot


(these things added as i get time)

architecture
high level view of all the pieces


parts list
parts used to build this thing


visual tour
a guide to how the kegbot works.


the software
all about the sortware that drives the kegerator


project log
history of updates


kegbot: timeline

the kegerator that drinks for itself

this is a faster mirror of http://hoho.com/mike/kegbot.

2002-2003 school year
turn 21, live in house with lots of guys. idea surfaces. no time to build.

august, 2003
no job for a few weeks before grad school, resolve to bild kegbot. write software first, find and pick up a used fridge and other parts with hollywood roommates.

december, 2003
first keg comes online! no fancy web interface, temperature sensor is buggy, and micrcontroller code unreliable. x10 appliance modules for fridge control. but... it worked! a little.

january 2004 - may 2004
kegbot unplugged, left in neglect. school gets busy. code fixed up a bit, though.

may 22, 2004
keg 1 comes online! nicer front end, over 50% fewer bugs, new sensors and relays all around. gunky flowmeter causes some inaccuracy in reading, soon fixed.

june 26, 2004
keg 2!

the future...?