vending machine for PCB keychains

A mechanical vending machine that dispenses custom PCB keychains. Insert coin, get hardware.


A small vending machine built from MDF and servo motors. Coin detection triggers a release mechanism, out comes a PCB keychain.

The PCBs are custom-designed — decorative boards with no electrical function other than looking good on a keychain.

status

Mechanical prototype done. Working on coin detection reliability and the PCB designs for the first batch of keychains.