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 or 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 shield and coaster can be purchased from here:
http://kegbot.org/kegboard/
The current parts list for the current kegboard shield can be found here:
http://kegbot.org/wiki/Kegboard_Parts

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
"SwissFlow 800/EPDM, 15 cm 3 wire flat cable (Molex connector) with John Guest Speed Fit connectors"
Paymant can be made via Pay Pal

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. Relay board
Sparkfun Relay and Relay PCB (high current)
BrewTroller TripleRelay board #BTBTR (24.99)
DIY (5V/12V loads)

6. 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


7. iButton reader and iButtons


8. 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)

DIY Led LightBar relay board:

[*]SFE led lightbar - green COM-00679 (2.95)
[*]Relay SPDT Sealed mini (G5V-1-DC5) COM-00524 (1.95)
[*]DC power jack connector PRT-00119 (1.25)
[*]Screw terminal (2-pin, 3.5mm pitch) PRT-08084 (1.25)
[*]12v Wall adapter power supply 600 mA T01-09442 (5.95)
[*]Generic PCB board (radio shack)

9. 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

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

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

Awesome post geoffculp, appreciate all the links.

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

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

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!

FYI

The BrewTroller TripleRelay board 24.99 link is broken.

iPatch
FYI

The BrewTroller TripleRelay board 24.99 link is broken.

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

Cheers,
Geoff

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.