chrisblutz/ece387-ramen-vending-machine

ECE387 Group Project - Ramen Vending Machine

Group Members:

• Yang Guo
• Cole Hnegstebeck
• Chris Lutz
• Jake Russell

Project

Our project is to create a prototype ramen noodle vending machine. This prototype will simulate boiling water to cook noodles and dispensing flavor powder. The user can select a blend of different flavors or one flavor of varrying strength. There will be an interface such as a keypad for the user to specify their desired aspects of the ramen. Due to safety and time concerns, heating of water will be simulated in some way until much further in development.

Stretch Goals

The following will be implemented as additional features if time allows

• NFC Card reader to act as a payment method
• Dispenser for toppings other than seasonings such as onions, sesame seeds, etc.
• Actual water heating element

Member Tasks

• Yang Guo: Project construction and polish
• Cole Hnegstebeck: Hopper system for seasoning
• Chris Lutz: Display and interface
• Jake Russell: Water and cooking system

Rough Schedule

• April 1, Reasearch done and parts ordered
• April 22, Individual parts made and tested
• April 29, Parts assembled together and whole project tested
• May 6, Issues fixed, final touches done