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How to Log and Debug Your Vending Machine Bus
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A quick tutorial

 
Use our MDB-USB Interfaces or our MDB Pi Hat product series to log and debug the bus of your vending machine. With our device, you will be able to see in real time what is happening in terms of transactions, products sold, and more. As you will see in the video, this powerful tool not only provides you with valuable insights but also allows you to effectively troubleshoot your bus.

 

If you are not sure whether your vending machine accepts MDB or not, read this article and find out!

 

This setup is essential for anyone looking to optimize their bus performance and troubleshoot any potential issues. Watch the video now!

 
What You Will Learn
Advantages
By connecting your device (either an MDB-USB Interface or MDB Pi Hat) to a computer or an embedded controller, you will be able to "listen" to the bus.
Advantages
What's more, by doing so, you will be able to get detailed statistics on how much money was inserted, what products were sold, and much more.
Go beyond
Additionally, you can use it in combination with our logging software, MDB Toolchest, for comprehensive analysis.
What You Will Need

MDB-USB Interface or MDB Pi Hat;

Computer or micro-computer;

Active bus.

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