Vending Coins for Your Vending Machine
Anyone who has worked in an office with a vending machine knows this problem well: someone wants a snack or a drink from the vending machine, but doesn’t have any small change. So, they proceed to walk around the office trying to find someone to make some change for them. It’s a hassle, and a surprisingly common one. Sure, a lot of vending machines now accept credit cards, but they’re still in the minority.
This was the problem facing Beligum-based automation company November Five. As automation and IoT specialists, their first thought was to hack the vending machine itself. But, …read more
