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Vending machine tutorial idea.

RedNapalm
RedNapalm over 3 years ago

Generally would like a build video on vending machines for both your own custom machine or as a automatic e-commerce order fufilment dispenser for small buisnesses.

This could probably just cover one item dispenser for the tutorial but have the feature to then be able to scale it up as much as needed. A full tutorial would obviously be way too long and complex so just the easy bits to cover the dispensing process, scaling for more items, inventory count tracking and covering for any issues would do.

Generally would need to consider:

  • Setting the item space with the details around the item such as: ID, time stored, which item space also has the same item.
  • Sensing how many items have been placed in item space.
  • Check if item has been dispensed or is stuck

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  • a531016
    a531016 over 3 years ago in reply to beacon_dave +1
    I like the idea, although the space and size may make for an eventful shoot! Not to mention the seeming cost, even of used ones!
  • a531016
    a531016 over 3 years ago +1
    An interesting idea! I think existing equipment in the field would be much more simple that you are expecting. I wouldn't be surprised if most didn't have stock sensors beyond a binary "yes" and "no…
  • mayermakes
    mayermakes over 3 years ago in reply to a531016 +1
    I could think of a small machine for 1-2 items that lets you pick up the item you have ordered/paid on your phone. So like scan a qr code, select item and pay for it online-> then the item gets dipensed…
  • celcius1
    celcius1 over 3 years ago +1
    Funnily enough in my fusion 360 files I have a half done coffee pod vending machine I was working on, as I managed to successfully model my own version of a candy dispenser similar to this https://www…
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  • mayermakes
    0 mayermakes over 3 years ago

    thank you very much for posting your idea!
    i think you are spot on in assessing the task. I can promise, but I will probably try that in our 2022 season of element14presents.

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    0 beacon_dave over 3 years ago in reply to mayermakes

    Could also be another idea for a531016 to consider for a future The Electronics Inside episode.

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    0 beacon_dave over 3 years ago in reply to mayermakes

    Could also be another idea for a531016 to consider for a future The Electronics Inside episode.

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    0 a531016 over 3 years ago in reply to beacon_dave

    I like the idea, although the space and size may make for an eventful shoot!

    Not to mention the seeming cost, even of used ones!

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