What about just hooking the tap handle directly to the antenna, and extending the spout down to the cigar with some beer line? You'd just need to figure out a way to solidly attach the faucet.
They have computer controlled solenoid valves. They went through foaming issues as well.
If you go back to the button idea, I'd build a second button that times the pour for a perfect pint. Press button once and you get a pint! I'd be tempted to put the button as his pupil, and definitely put in a voice recorder.
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Why do you think they choose that path? (.)(.) = $$$$$$$$$
Thanks gang. I actually decided to stick with a mechanical linkage because I don't want the beer dispensing to be dependent on batteries or electrical - when I started this project the idea was for it to be mobile, so if anything electrical ends up going in it'll be for lights and sound.
I got the linkage together and working today. I finally came up with a configuration that's both simple and robust. I'll take pictures shortly, and hopefully a video test!
Well, there's less foam but still most of the glass. Now I have no idea what I'm doing wrong. The tap is opening all the way, I'm serving at 5psi and the keg is still in the fridge. I just swapped the liquid out line for Bender.
I also tried putting the tube that goes through his cigar on my taps on the fridge, and they pour fine.
Only thing I could think of is increasing the line and just wrap it up in benders head.
Can I just say that is the coolest bender kegger!
Lot's of work but hopefully it is worth it.
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In Primary: Belgium Chimay clones.
In Secondary: Braggot, pale ale, end of the world white.
Conditioning: Mead, Cider, braggot, Belgium Wheat.
On Tap: Clones, Chimay Blue, Red, Porter, malted cider.
Bottles: Far, far, too many to list.
Ok, decided to go back to basics and stop over-thinking it. It's picnic tap time!
I cut a notch in the bottom of the cigar and fitted the tap in there with some foam discs. It's held very securely in place.
The tube that you see in the pix was removed during testing because it caused a lot of cavitation and foam. But we finally have beer coming out his head! I think once the cigar is painted and shortened a bit it'll look a lot better.
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