In an effort to help document what parts might be needed for a Kegbot, I've put together a list of all the parts that I have used to build and enjoy my Kegbot kegerator. Grab a beer and get ready for a wall of information.

[*]Kegerator
[*]Draft beer tap and accessories
[*]Controller board (kegboard) and accessories
[*]Flow meter
[*]Relay board
[*]Solenoid valve
[*]iButton reader and iButtons
[*]Rfid reader and Rfid tags
[*]LCD Character display

1. Kegerator
SS Faucet #4933SS (28.95)
SS Shank assembly (4-1/8" with 1/4" bore) #4334AS (21.20)
SS Tailpiece (3/16") #526BS (3.35) Multiple Needed 2
Coupling hex nut #874 (0.95) Multiple Needed 2
Coupling washer #759 (0.45) Multiple Needed 2
Screw clamps (beer\air line) #705W (1.00) Multiple Needed 4
D System Keg Coupler #7485E-S (30.95)
3/16" ID Clear vinyl beer line #547C (1.25 per foot) Multiple Needed 10
5/16" ID Red vinyl gas hose #553R (1.85) Multiple Needed 3
Dual gauge CO2 regulator #842 (41.95)
CO2 pressure tank (5 gal) #430A-5E (56.95)

2. Draft beer tap and accessories
Beer line cleaner #CFP-1 (10.30) OR Beer Line Cleaning Solution "Power Punch 22" 13.95
Faucet wrench #4350-HD (4.85)
Cleaning brushes (keg #1900671) (faucet #905W) (line #904A)
Cleaning kit - D system (1.3 gal) #M5-801147-CK (102.95)

3. Controller board (kegboard) and accessories
Arduino Uno DEV-09950 (29.95)
The Kegboard shield and coaster can be purchased from here:
http://kegbot.org/hardware/kegboard/order/
The parts list (BOM) for the Kegboard shield and coaster can be found here:
http://kegbot.org/hardware/kegboard/parts-list/

Mounting screws\bolts: 2-56, 4-40 machine screws (panhead) and nuts various lengths 1/4" - 1-1/2" (radio shack, hardware store)
4-port mini Usb Hub - Targus #ACH63US (29.99)
USB cable-A Male to Down Angled B Male - 12" #RR-ABR05-12 (14.30)

4. Flow meter
SwissFlow (SF800) Inline flow sensor.
Order directly from Swissflow (Netherlands)
email info@swissflow.com

Include this in your email: "SwissFlow 800/EPDM, 15 cm 3 wire flat cable (Molex connector) with John Guest Speed Fit connectors"

Payment can be made via Pay Pal. Shipping take 10-15 business days

John Guest fittings and stem barb connectors:
Female adapter BSPP 3/8" x 3/8" #PI451213S (5.10) Multiple Needed 4
Stem barb conector 3/8" OD stem x 1/4" ID barb #PI251208S (1.57) Multiple Needed 4

Alternative fittings: Usplastics Polypropylene female adapter 3/8" FNPT x 1/4" Hose ID #62222 (1.39) Multiple Needed 4

5. Solenoid valve
McMaster-Carr Delrin solenoid valve, NC 1/4" Disconnect, 3/8" NPT female, 12VDC #7876K28 (42.48)
1/4" wire female disconnectors (radio shack, hardware store)

John Guest fittings and stem barb connectors:
Male adapter NPTF 3/8" x 3/8 #PI011223S (2.66) Multiple Needed 4
Stem barb conector 3/8" OD stem x 1/4" ID barb #PI251208S (1.57) Multiple Needed 4


6. iButton reader and iButtons


7. Rfid reader and rfid tags
Phidget rfid reader (usb)(EM4102) Trossen Robotics #RFID-RDR-P1023 (53.60)
USB cable-A Male to Left Angled B Male - 24" #RR-ASBL01-24G (12.50)
30mm Global Tag #RFID-TAG-125-DSK30 (1.40)
18mm button #RFID-TAG-125-BTN18 (1.35)
Thin cards #RFID-TAG-125-CRD1 (1.62)


8. LCD Character display
Matrix Orbital USB Display (20x4 lcd) #LK204-25-USB-WB (79.95)
keypad - 12 button COM-08653 (3.95)
Project box Polycase.com (DC-45FMBYR) (6.60)
USB cable-A female panel mount to left angle mini-B (low profile) -12 inch #RR-2MBL1AFPM-12GL (15.35)


Cheers,
Geoff

Edited by geoffculp (May 3, 2012 22:31:19)

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Looks pretty good, I'm also in Milwaukee and will soon be upgrading my kegerator to a kegbot. The setup currently has a older microprocessor doing temperature control left over from an older setup which i will be replacing. The old setup was very similar to kegbot but used a scale to weight the keg instead of a flow meter. My setup is a chest freezer w/ 2 half barrels. I'm still trying to decide if I'm going to go with an RFID tag set up because i don't know if i can get everyone to actually use it.

-Eric

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eschaefs
Looks pretty good, I'm also in Milwaukee and will soon be upgrading my kegerator to a kegbot.

That's great, another possible kegbot is always welcome news to hear.

eschaefs
I'm still trying to decide if I'm going to go with an RFID tag set up because i don't know if i can get everyone to actually use it.

I am of the opinion that "if you build it, they will come". I really had no problems convincing my drinkers to use their RFID cards. If they don't it's "No Beer for You".

Cheers,
Geoff

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Awesome post geoffculp, appreciate all the links.

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To those following along at home,

I've updated some of the prices and links in my original post (RFID reader, Arduino Uno, ...)
If anyone notices dead links, please reply and I will keep them updated.

Cheers,
Geoff

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I also found another parts site that may help durastill parts.

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I contacted SwissFlow and was assisted by Dirk B.van Wezel. He was very helpful... He quoted me 20 Euro per meter, and 2 Euro each for John Guest Speedfit connectors (which, based on my research, is a great price). After discussing a bit further, he offered to throw in simple 1/4" hose barb connectors for free rather than the speedfit connectors. Shipping of two flowmeters plus connectors came to 16.50 Euro (I live in Toronto, Canada). There was also 19% VAT added to the order.

With speed fit connectors:

2x 20 Euro (SwissFlow sensor)
4x 2 Euro ( John Guest speed fit)
= 48 x 1.19 (VAT) = 57,12 Euro + 16,50 Euro (TNT registered mail ) = 73,62 Euro

Without speed fit connectors:

2x 20 Euro (SwissFlow sensor )
4x 0 (simple hose barb connector)
= 40 x 1,19 (VAT) = 47,60 + 16,50 ( TNT registered mail ) = 64,10 Euro

SwissFlow was great to deal with... can't wait until these babies show up at the door!

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FYI

The BrewTroller TripleRelay board 24.99 link is broken.

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iPatch
FYI

The BrewTroller TripleRelay board 24.99 link is broken.

Thanks for the heads up, I've updated the link.

Cheers,
Geoff

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The Swissflow link is now broken. Updated address is: http://www.swissflow.com/sf800.html

Also, why the BrewTroller relay board and the Sparkfun relay boards? I'm putting together the solenoid / relay combination for us, and was planning on just using 12v DC solenoids. Unless I'm missing something, this looks redundant.

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