Under The Sun Drink Mixer is an original Drink Mixer controlled by a smart phone and powered by the sun.
The purpose of the Under the Sun Drink Mixer (also referred to as The Drink Mixer) is to simplify and automate the creation of mixed beverages through the use of an internet capable mobile device. The Drink Mixer is engineered with four main systems: the client application, the dispensing system, communication system, and the power system. The client application consists of the capability to communicate with the Drink Mixer and facilitate the reservation and creation of the mixed beverages. The dispensing system consists of the vending unit assembly which contains electric solenoid valves, a cup detecting IR sensor, a tank regulator, a compressed air tank, and six ingredient containers. The communication system within the Drink Mixer allows the client application to control the dispensing system; this includes a web server, a wireless network connection, and the power system. Finally, the power system consists of a solar panel, a battery, and a buck switch regulator. All of these four main systems together allow the user to order a mixed drink through a mobile device in which allows the Drink Mixer to dispense without the user touching a bottle.