Limonata is an open-source, modular prototyping device designed for students, educators, and makers across engineering disciplines. Inspired by Arduino's versatility and simplicity, Limonata helps you create, control, and iterate on complex process engineering projects with ease.
Limonata is a flexible platform for anyone looking to prototype process control systems. Whether you’re a chemical engineer, a food technologist, a process designer, or a DIYer, Limonata provides a plug-and-play solution to bring your ideas to life. From precise mixing to flow and temperature control, Limonata is built to handle a wide range of applications.
- Versatile Design: Modular setup with T-slot aluminum framing and easy-to-connect components for endless configurations.
- Python and Arduino Integration: Control your process using Python for advanced scripting or leverage Arduino’s real-time capabilities.
- For Everyone: Ideal for prototyping in industries like food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and general manufacturing.
- Community-Driven: Join a growing ecosystem of makers and engineers sharing projects and collaborating on new ideas.
- Clone the Repository:
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/limonata.git cd limonata - Install Dependencies with Poetry:
poetry install
- Run an Example Process:
python main.py
- Food & Beverage: Mix and control temperatures for brewing, fermentation, or flavor testing.
- Pharma & Biotech: Prototype bioreactors and chemical synthesis processes.
- General Process Engineering: Experiment with flow control, heating, and automated sampling.
Limonata is released under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.