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Beer Visionary Crafts Incredible iPhone-Controlled Can Cannon

by Warren Riddle on December 29, 2010 at 01:40 PM

beer cannonRaunchy comedies of the '80s and '90s shared many common jokes and scenarios, but one juvenile staple may never grow old -- the flying beer, launched from seemingly out of nowhere, that immediately slams into a poised and waiting hand. Finally, a true beer hero named Ryan has manipulated modern technology to actualize that beverage greeting, and he did it using only an iPhone, a webcam and a converted mini-fridge.

With Ryan's "Beer Me" system, drinkers actually choose a preferred beer, select an ideal temperature, and then aim the launcher using the iPhone. The webcam-guided, iPhone-operated beer cannon subsequently fires a cold one -- with a force of 50 psi -- into a waiting hand (ideally). Ryan's device would definitely be a hit on college campuses, but most folks might not be able to duplicate his impressive engineering techniques. If the beer cannon does prove unachievable or unattainable, however, lazy drinkers can still bolster their beer and liquor armaments with the Alcohol Shot Gun. Video after the break.


Tags: beer, BeerCannon, drinking, iphone, IphoneModification, lolz, top

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