The goal was achieved by using a computer to control the dispensing of ingredients as well as movement and baking of a muffin. Through the use of an 8255 PC card, a series of stepper motors provide precise control over the exact position and rotation of all mechanical components as the computer software acts as a coordinated timing system.
Various devices powered by line voltages employ transistors and relays as switches.
All of this resulted in the successful integration, for the most part, of the electro-mechanical and interface subsystems. However, the problems of working the software into the completed product seem unresolvable. Introduction Baking is commonplace in almost every home and has been for a very long time. For the ancient hand made process of bread making is tedious and time consuming but has maintained popularity with the general public. With the advent of modern technology this task has been greatly reduced with the invention of the electric bread maker.