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Vending Machine
Supplying VHS members with everything they need, close at hand.
| Status | Operational as of Nov 20, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Training | No |
| Usage Restrictions | Everyone |
| Owner | Marginally Clever (aka Dan Royer) |
| Loan Status | Actively maintained by owner |
| Arrival Date | June 2013 |
| Location | Workshop |
| Champion | See Compendium of Champions |
Overview
TODO: Add model number, parts information, wiring schematic, IP/web address, pay-by-phone information.
Safety
Don't tip the vending machine, it weighs 300kg. Each year vending machines topple over and crush about 10-13 people.
Specifications
- accepts bills $2, $5, $10, $20, $50
- accepts coins $0.05, $0.10, $0.25, $1.00, $2.00
MDB
Internally the components of modern vending machines use the MDB/ICP protocol. Several hackspaces have piggy-backed on this protocol to offer vend-by-RFID. Our goal is to offer vend-by-phone via Raspberry Pi-run website and Paypal.
Wikipedia link to MDB protocol
Tutorial
Press the letter for your selection to see the price of the item. Insert change and press the same letter+number code to purchase your selection. If something is out of stock, please notify the owner. Email is on the top of the machine.
Inventory
As of Jan 31st, 2014
| # | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Blue EL Wire $25 | Red EL Wire $25 | Ramen $2 | |||||
| B | Pink EL Wire $25 | Green EL Wire $25 | TV B Gone Kit v1.2 $15 | Orange EL Wire $25 | ||||
| C | AAA Batteries x2 $2 | AA Batteries x2 $2 | A→micro B USB $8 | Reese $1.25 | ||||
| D | Continuous Servo $6 | Blueberry Fig Bar $1.25 | Coffee Crisp $1.25 | Oh Henry $1.25 | Raspberry Fig Bar $1.25 | Fig Bar $1.25 | ||
| E | Arduino Uno $30 | VHS LED Kit $4 | VHS LED Kit $4 | 9V Battery \w Connector | Sesame Snaps $1 | Blueberry Yogurt Grec Bar $1.25 | Granola Bar Chocolate Chip $1.25 | Greek Yogurt Granola Bar $1.25 |
| F | Raspberry Pi B \w 8GB SDCard $50 | Kit-Kat $1.50 | Ginger Ale $1.50 | Coca-Cola $1.50 |
* Inventory prices and availability subject to change without notice
Maintenance Log
| Note | Date | Who |
|---|---|---|
| Wiki entry created | Nov 20, 2013 | Thomas L. |
| Added owner, tutorial, safety. | Nov 21, 2013 | Dan R. |
| Added inventory & coin notes | Jan 31, 2014 | Thomas L. |
| Upgraded vending machine | Apr 14, 2014 | Dan R. |