JunkTrunk Brewery Automation

July 30
JunkTrunk Brewery

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  • Beer
  • HABS - which has been modified to be controlled remotely via web interface
  • JeeNode (RF enabled Arduino)
  • Recycled 1/2 barrel keg
  • 10 gallon Igloo cooler
  • (2) Dishwasher Drain Pumps - WD26X10037 via Klenks
  • (2) DS18B20 temp probes - Digikey
  • High temp checkfloat - McMaster Carr 46515k41
  • '65 Ford Falcon windshield wiper motor (not pictured)
  • (3) cans of olive drab spray paint
  • Lot's of visits to Home Depot, Lowes, and Radio Shack

Links and Files

*Disclaimer: This project involves having electricity and water in close proximity. It is dangerous and potentially life threatening. If you're unsure of you're skills, contact an electrician.

Homebrew fermentation time-lapse

June 07

First two days of a batch of Edwort's Haus Pale Ale. Things start to pick up, then overflow about the 30 second mark.

Time-lapse info: 1 frame captured every 30 seconds for two days and played back at 60 fps = 3840 images

Six days on the road

June 05

Keg carving jig

June 04

Knife proof earmuffs

June 04

And a blog. And some apps. Thanks to SteveK for the help getting up and running.