Embedded Systems

USB-Configurable Vending Machine Controller

A packaged controller for driving three vending-machine motors with sensor feedback and PC-based configuration.

Vending MachineMotor ControlUSBEmbedded

Archive status: confirmed

Project Overview

A packaged controller for driving three vending-machine motors with sensor feedback and PC-based configuration.

Engineering Context

The project applies embedded motor control and desktop utilities to retail automation. The migrated archive includes 15 archived files (49.0 MB) that records the implementation and demonstration.

System Architecture

The system can be understood as an input and sensing layer, a control or processing layer, and an output, actuator, dashboard, or user-interface layer. The archived assets are retained in the organized knowledge base for future diagrams and deeper technical reconstruction.

Technologies

  • Embedded controller
  • USB serial
  • Motor drivers
  • Sensor inputs
  • Desktop utility

Engineering Challenges

  • Reliable dispense cycles
  • Simple field wiring
  • PC-device communication

Results

  • Completed the controller enclosure, wiring interface, software screen, and demonstration

Source and Documentation

No public repository has been confirmed for this archived project.

Future Improvements

  • Add transaction APIs, stock sensing, fault logs, and cashless payment integration