This Vending System Board for Raspberry Pi B+ offers a specialized solution for interfacing with vending machines through the industry-standard DEX port. This innovative HAT (Hardware Attached on Top) module allows users to efficiently collect data from vending machines, transforming your Raspberry Pi into a powerful tool for monitoring sales, inventory, and operational status.

Features of the Vending System Board

• Vending Pi Board:
• Gathers data from the DEX Input/Output Port from the Vending machine's side
• Collects data from Humidity & Temperature Sensors inside the Vending machine
• Stock data: Total Sold, Product Price, Product Total Price
• Android devices can be used to download data from the Raspberry Pi system via Bluetooth
• Data is stored locally: ready to be uploaded to a server or uploaded to a PC and then a server (Web Interface: Pridopia Cloud Website)
• Provides GPS location input for the vending machine(s)
• Able to check the vending machine(s) location(s) through GPS on Android devices
• A temperature sensor can control the mini cooler fan for the Vending System Board
• Status LEDs for error checking and troubleshooting
• Two micro switches to provide basic control: shutdown, reboot

Features of the Vending System-Raspberry Pi Cloud Service

• Pridopia Cloud Website (*in development)

• Easy to use:
• Boots straight into the software. No need for specialist configuration.
• Works as soon as it is booted.
• Easy troubleshooting, Green Light flash = running, Orange Light = Transfering Data, Red Light = Error.
• No Human Error:
• No need to count all the coins or stock in the machine, the software handles all cash flow.
• Easy management of data, saved by Serial number + Data & Time.
• Notification if there was an error whilst transferring/collecting data.
• No monthly charges:
• No monthly charge for 3G ( all data is transmitted over Bluetooth ).
• No monthly charge for a SIM card for M2M data.
• Low Power:
• The system runs off the Vending Machine power system over the MDB connector.
• The power draw from the MDB is 5 Volts. Very low power usage compared to the 12W / 34 Volts of just the cash acceptor.
• Simple Debugging / Troubleshooting:
• Red LED Flashing = Error in the script.
• Red LED On = Error whilst booting up / software malfunction.
• Green LED On = Possible SD card crash.
• Orange LED On = Failed to transmit.
• Easy Installation:
• 2 Wires to connect, Audio Jack and a 6 Pin clip-in power connector.
• Power On & and wait for green flashing LED.
• Automatic Backup of all data to SD card including DEX Data & Temperature / Humidity Logs.

Android App Download 

• Data collection and stock refill input app for Android devices:
• Android App
  
• The system housed inside the Vending Machine will collect data from the Vending Machine when a Technician / a valid person with the Android App + the right password connects to the RPi. This then allows them to download the data from the Machine and store it on the Android Phone / Tablet. The data is encrypted and cannot be edited or spoofed. The file is then uploaded to our secure servers and an accountant or manager can review the data such as coins in, coins out, coins stored, stock details, errors, and even temperature and humidity logs over time (graph view).



User Manual (*available upon purchase)

Package Content

1x B+ Vending System Board

1x Raspberry Pi B+ with a 8GB Micro SD Card

1x Vending Power Cable

1x User Manual