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How to Connect Your Vending Machine to an MDB Pi Hat
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A quick tutorial

 
Discover how to connect a vending machine controller (VMC), specifically a Raspberry Pi, to an MDB Pi Hat to enable machine crediting and successful vending operations. This detailed guide will walk you through the entire process, ensuring you gain the necessary knowledge to install the right setup for your vending needs.

 

If you want to learn more details about how the MDB protocol works, click on this link.

 
What You Will Learn
Configuration
Our setup involves connecting the bus from the machine to the MDB Pi Hat, which is attached to the Raspberry Pi.
The Raspberry Pi is connected to a screen, keyboard, and mouse for easy operation.
Equipment
Additionally, the Raspberry Pi is powered by the MDB Pi Hat, which draws its power from the bus connected to the machine. Using this configuration, you can efficiently operate and configure your vending machine.
Activation
Use the Cashless mode of the MDB Pi Hat to credit the machine and enable vending.
Note that the default currency for Cashless mode is Swiss Francs, so you may need to reconfigure it to match your own currency if necessary.
What You Will Need

Raspberry Pi with screen, keyboard, and mouse connected;

MDB Pi Hat (USB or Plus);

Any vending machine compatible with MDB (to ensure that your machine supports MDB, read this article).

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