Campaign Funded Over 300%!
Thank you
Hi Everybody!
We have already surpassed triple our original target, all due to everyone’s continuous support! THANKS! In this update, we will address some feedback we received in our comments, private messages, and email. Also we will announce our coming stretch goals!
Media
Operation Video
Technical
- Updated Dimension: 484 mm (h) x 165 mm (w) x 242 mm (d) / 19.05" (h) x 6.50" (w) x 9.53" (d)
- Reservoir volume : Milk 33.81 oz, Water 33.81 oz total /Milk 1 Liter (L), Water 1 Liter (L) total
- Supported cup height: 203 mm / 8" (with drip tray removed)
- Coffee compartment: each compartment can hold up to 200 g coffee beans
- Drip tray: Removable, can hold waste water up to 33.81 oz or 1 liter (L)
- Water filter: Replaceable built-in water filter, depends on where in the world, different kind of water filter will be used
Near Field Communication (NFC)
The six NFC stickers are already programmed with five standard coffee recipes. With a scan of the sticker, Arist can brew five different coffee drinks without the use of a smartphone. Each sticker can be be reassigned a new or modified recipe of your choice.
The Cleaning "recipe"
The sixth sticker is programmed with a "cleaning recipe". We decided to implement a machine cleaning recipe via NFC, for initiating the cleaning process without a smartphone. As the machine is executing its Auto Cleaning process, waste water is dispensed and is normally collected in the drip tray anyways, so we thought it would be even more convenient if a specific cup could both initiate the process and collect the waste water.
Pricing
The price of an Arist is set very low at $299, as it is a Kickstarter special and we are only looking to raise funds for manufacturing and further testing. After the campaign, the price of an Arist will be at least $699.
Syrup
The syrup cartridges will undergo a new design once that stretch goal is met. The new design will allow the use of open source syrups as well as our prepackaged syrups via interchangeable cartridges. Once the stretch goal is met, all machines will ship with four fully-loaded syrup cartridges (1 refillable, 3 disposable).
The open source syrup cartridge is larger and only allows the machine to dispense a single syrup flavor at a time. It is refillable and dish washer safe.
Our prepackaged syrups are smaller and allows for the machine to have the option to dispense three different flavors. These are disposable cartridges.
Stretch Goals
Our Management Team
- Benson Chiu – CEO/Project Manager – Software Engineer, Hardware Hobbyist, Coffee Romantic
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Nelson Chiu – CFO/Business Development – Entrepreneur, Ultra-supportive Big Bro
Technical Management Team
- Marcus Lui – Product Management Lead – Electronic Engineering
- Louis Kong – Product Development Lead – Mechanical Engineering
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Houston Law – Software Engineering Lead – Computer Engineering
Coffee Quality and Recipe Management
- Chris Yeung So Fan – Coffee Quality Control Lead – Licensed Q Grader, Barista Championship Judge
- Vincent Poon – Coffee Community Superman – Biotech Engineer, Barista, Coffee Enthusiast
Marketing
- Vicki Tsim – Marketing Director – Event Planner, Coffee Addicts Anonymous
Design (Rendering)
Some backers asked us to post more picture of each model's design, here you go!
Thank you for your Support!
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- Arist Team
Anthony on November 3, 2014
Nice update, should help calm backer nerves.