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Man Builds 'Kegbot' for Real-Time Brew Level and Temperature Monitoring

by Caleb Johnson on December 16, 2009 at 01:00 PM

The worst post-party experience is waking up to find a keg with beer still inside it. If this happens to you, there are two options: you can empty the remaining beer onto the ground (and shed a tear), or you can try your best to keep that keg iced down so the beer won't spoil.

But one industrious beer-lover will never have to deal with this problem again. Inspired by a kegerator, Jean-Michel built a beer keg monitoring and cooling system dubbed "Kegbot." According to Unplggd, this contraption monitors the amount of beer left in the keg, the temperature of the beverage, and the amount of CO2 left in the keg -- both of which are crucial to ensuring your beer stays foamy and fresh. To top it off, all this information is displayed on an easy-to-read LCD screen. Jean-Michel even built a custom refrigerator unit to house the keg, although it's not as flashy as some we've seen.

If you're interested in tackling this project in your spare time, Jean-Michel posted instructions, resources, and photos of the process on his blog. But let us say this first, you might need an advanced engineering degree to complete the "Kegbot." We recommend a sober mind, too. [From: Unplggd and Kegbot]

Tags: beer, diy, drinking, keg, kegs, lcd, party, robots, temperature, top

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