Custom beverage creation device, system, and method

A system for dispensing fluid comprising:

• a first fluid cartridge comprising a first spout at a fluid outlet of the first fluid cartridge for dispensing fluid;
• a second fluid cartridge comprising a second spout at a fluid outlet of the second fluid cartridge for dispensing fluid;
• and
• a docking location for removably docking a plurality of fluid cartridges;
• wherein the first spout is adjacent the second spout when the first fluid cartridge and the second fluid cartridge are both docked in the docking location,
• wherein the system further comprises a drop sensor for detecting a number of drops dispensed from the first fluid cartridge and the second fluid cartridge, wherein the spouts dispense drops of fluid at a drop detection location,
• wherein the drop sensor is a non-contact capacitive sensor, and wherein the drop sensor extends vertically, and wherein an upper portion of the capacitive sensor is at or above a height of the spouts, and wherein a lower portion of the capacitive sensor extends below the height of the spouts, and
• wherein no portion of the capacitive sensor is integrated into the first or second fluid cartridge, and wherein no electrical connection is formed between the docking location and the first or second fluid cartridge.