Automatic Tea Maker Using Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
In this innovative project, we have developed an automatic tea maker that caters to user preferences through a Graphical User Interface (GUI) created using the GUIDE software in MATLAB.
Components Utilized:
- Arduino UNO
- 12V DC 5000RPM pump
- L1298n Motor Driver
- Connecting Wires
- Pipes
- Small motor
Functionality:
- The initial display on the screen presents the user with the option to select their desired water level.
- Following this, the user can choose between two types of tea: Green Tea or Black Tea, with tea bags being the medium of infusion.
- Upon pressing the start button, it is essential to ensure that a cup is appropriately positioned.
- Activating the start button initiates the pump, drawing hot water from a kettle.
- Two pipes facilitate the transfer of hot water – one at the suction end and the other at the release end – ensuring precise water filling into the cup.
- Subsequently, tea bags are dispensed using a specially designed ramp.
- The system incorporates a storage mechanism akin to a vending machine for housing the tea bags.
- The inclined ramp facilitates the seamless delivery of the tea bag into the cup.
- With the tea bag now in place, users have the option to add sugar.
- Recognizing that sugar preferences vary, we've incorporated a platform with an attached motor.
- Activating the sugar button on the GUI engages the motor, dispenses sugar, and employs the inclined ramp for precise delivery.
- The result is a meticulously prepared, hot, and refreshing cup of tea tailored to individual preferences.
This project not only showcases technological ingenuity but also exemplifies user-centric design, providing a delightful and customized tea-making experience.