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Challenge: Waffle machine

musashiaharon
musashiaharon over 13 years ago

We already have timer-controlled coffee makers. But what about the rest of breakfast? Let's have a timer-controlled waffles, too!

 

When the timer goes off in the morning, the machine will mix up some fresh waffle batter and squirt it into the waffle iron for cooking. The dry ingredients could be in a store-bought mix, but the egg will probably have to be fetched from a mini-fridge or something. When it's done, it'll dump the waffles on a plate.

 

It might be important to add indicators that tell you when to get more waffle ingredients.

 

Extras:

Rinses/Washes itself.

Puts butter and syrup on top.

Can make more than one serving. (For the spouse and kids.)

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  • Former Member
    Former Member over 13 years ago

    Hi,

    very nice Idea.

     

    But as you said any other breakfast components could use some automation. Starting with cereals might a simple kickoff....

     

    Anyhow anything that saves time in the morning is imo essential!

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  • musashiaharon
    musashiaharon over 13 years ago in reply to Former Member

    Thanks!

     

    I didn't really think of the cereal. But, do you think maybe it would be slower than doing it by hand? Besides, I think that our beloved Ben Heck is good enough to go for the gusto.

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    Former Member over 13 years ago

    The egg is not a challenge as you can get powdered egg which does a good job at providing leavening for the waffle.  Just need a liquid mixed into a solid.  The big trick is to spray the waffle iron so you are not eating a waffle loaded with oil.  A couple of other things come to mind such as does the machine drop the waffle on the plate? if so, which side of the iron does it stick to?  ETC.

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  • Former Member
    Former Member over 13 years ago in reply to Former Member

    Pee-Wee Herman Style Breakfast! I think Ben should build it.. After my request for the simple circuit!

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  • benheck
    benheck over 13 years ago in reply to Former Member

    Pee-Wee Herman is also the first thing that came to mind.

     

    This is a fun idea and we'll keep it in mind.

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    Former Member over 13 years ago

    i was thinking more along the lines of back to the future but really any rube goldberg machine would be awesome.

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