update 4

So as an update for the week, the group has left and gone to Ghana and I am back here (state side) to troubleshoot any problems they have. I am also currently working on a much more energy efficient model (utilizing sleep functions and what not). This next iteration of code might be able to be tested in Ghana before the group comes back. I have a presentation for RCOS today and I'm trying to figure out how to post it... I'm sure I'll think of something...

update 3

Hello again, and again, sorry for not updating in a while.So progress is being made.All the components have been assembled and we shouldsee some vending machines put up in Ghana in the next few weeks.I have spent today(Thursday) assembling packets of electronics that will make it easy for travel and then easy to assemble as well. The code for the Arduino currently:Registers when a purchase occurs.Registers when the machine is “low” (3 items or less)Registers when the machine is empty*Registers ...

Update 1

Welcome to my Open Source Research Blog!     My name is Thomas King and I am Junior at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. I have recently been provided the opportunity to conduct some research through the Rensselaer Center for Open Source Software (RCOS).  RCOS strives to “…provide a creative, intellectual and entrepreneurial outlet for students to use the latest open-source software platforms to develop applications that solve societal problems.”(rcos.rpi.edu) But l...

This is the official prototype code. Next itteration might look completely different. I'm hoping to figure out how sleep mode...

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working test model. next itteration should include a "refill" button and an "empty" warning message.