摘要 |
An apparatus 10 for automatically dispensing a beverage comprising at least one liquid ingredient, the apparatus comprising at least one dispenser 18, 20, 22 for dispensing a desired quantity of a liquid ingredient from a reservoir 12 into a receptacle 30 and a control circuit 16 operatively connected to the dispenser and being arranged to stop dispensation when the desired quantity of ingredient has been dispensed. The control circuit 16 is adapted to control the rate of dispensation such that the desired quantity of ingredient is dispensed within a predetermined time interval. The dispenser may comprise a peristaltic pump controlled by a speed controller. A dc motor speed controller is also disclosed. |