Embodiments of a system for characterization of an imaging sensor using a moving modulated target with unmodulated position references is generally described herein. The machine comprises a first receptacle within which the pasta is cooked, a second receptacle within which a pasta sauce is prepared, and a transfer structure for transferring the pasta from the first receptacle to the second receptacle such that the pasta can be mixed with the pasta sauce, all internally within the machine. An update to one target storage device is received and then a determination is made as to whether adding the update to the second memory will exceed the allocation of available space for the target storage device in the second memory. The support ring may have chamfers which aid in centering the O-ring.