Are you releasing a parts list? No
Are you releasing the schematics / plans? No
Are you releasing the source code? No
Are you producing a how to guide? No
Where can I buy one from? You can’t
A bit of good news though, we are currently working on version two which should be much more polished and we are looking into our options for commercialisation. The Inebriator is our first prototype, which we just made for the fun of the challenge and all the recent interest has taken us by surprise.
This is not quite nice from you. Think about open source once again, before someone does it before you.
These guys must have put hours upon hours designing and programming this.
I hope you do commercialise this project, would be awesome to see this at my local (Three Horseshoes)
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We have not entirely ruled out open sourcing the project, but we certainly will not be releasing any code, designs, schematics or part lists any time soon. Open source and commercialisation does not need to be mutually exclusive, Arduino is a good example of that. Whether open source is suited for The Inebriator or not is another question. Either way, there is a lot of work for us to do in standardising the components used and altering the design to make it easier to produce and maintain.
While it’s true that Arduino is a pretty good example of how OSHW and commercialization don’t have to be mutually exclusive, it’s worth reminding you that Arduino does, actually, release their schematics, design files, and software. SparkFun is another example of a commercially-successful hardware development company whose business model doesn’t require source closure.
Also, consider carefully that some of the licenses associated with the Arduino platform, libraries, and software environment may require you to release some of this information.
Yup, there is a lot to consider. I refer you to http://arduino.cc/en/Main/FAQ which clearly defines what you can and can’t do with regards to commercialision of products using arduino. In it’s current design there is nothing we are required to release. Nothing has been ruled out though, in the mean time we are going to continue doing what we enjoy, which is finishing version 2 and testing … lots and lots of testing
Not nice? Are you kidding? These guys sank their own time into this project, if they don’t want to open source it, then you should respect that decision. If you want to make your own, get designing and stop trying to emotionally blackmail people.
This is cool! I would buy one.
I really like this. I did a little bit of pricing of parts from what I can see here, and have put it at about $900-$1000 to build. Meaning, it would be an expensive buy for just normal at home consumer use. With that said, I would still probably buy one from you for home use if you DID start selling them.
900$ no way…. 250 – 300$ Stepper Motor w/ some pullys . some rails. 1 servo with rack and pinion….
im gonna rip this off for half the cost
the liquor prolly cost more then the build
i feel like i just landed a 9gag here, thank you so much for not selling
If you were looking into commercialization, you might look into sponsorship from NFL, NCAA, ect. It could be sold as a high-end tailgating product.
If you do decide to commercialize it, our office will definitely buy at least 2
Have you guys ever considered using Kickstarter? Seems like it would be a great way for you to commercialize the product
Hey nice project,
How much money do you put on it ?
Guys, lot of sites are showing this machine, and everybody that see it, wants to know how to buy one… so I think you must consider to build and distribute around the world! Just for you to understand, I´m writing from Brasil, and this machine is a success!! Nice idea and congrats to you all!!
It would be cool to add some sort of reader/tag combo (maybe RDIF) so that, with some programming, the machine could tell what liquor was in it and change it’s programmed options accordingly. Direct input would work too of course.
I think you are so stupid not to open source this.
I bet in 5 years you sit with a failed startup and anger in your head.
ANd the best part is that you actually use an arduino for the brain.
You are realy stupid blackboxing it.
Idiots.
When you guys start to sell this thing, please, let me know
I WANT TO BUY ONE NOW!!!!!!!