Automatic Vending Machine

Cebu Technological University - Main Campus

Project Development

A Thesis
Presented to:
The College of Technology
Cebu Technological University Main Campus
R. Palma St., Cebu City
2nd Semester S.Y. 2016-2017
Presented by:
Ares, Treshia Mae
Baranggot, Erwin Michael V.
Bayno, Rodney N.
Gonzales, Judy
San Pascual, Garnet
Wagas, Jastine Y.
Group 3
BSMx 3-B

APPROVAL SHEET

This thesis entitled Automatic Vending Machine is prepared in and

submitted by Ares Treshia Mae, Baranggot Erwin Michael, Bayno Rodney,
Gonzales Judy, San Pascual Garnet and WagasJastine in partial fulfillment of the
requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics has been
examined and recommended for Oral Examination.
THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MARCIAL D. SOSAS Ph.D.
Chairman, Mechatronics Department
MARIO P. REBUCAS, JR., Ph.D.
Adviser

PEDRO P. CUIZON, Ph.D.

Professor/Member

Engr. PAUL K. ZABALA

Professor/Member

MIGUELITO A.LAUGLAUG, Ph.D.

Professor/Member
MARDE T. PONCE, Ph.D.
Dean, COT

Approved by the committee on Oral Examination with

Grade______________________
MARCIAL D. SOSAS, Ph.D.
Chairman, Mechatronics Department
MARIO P. REBUCAS, JR., Ph.D.
Adviser

PEDRO P. CUIZON, Ph.D.

Professor/Member

Engr. PAUL K. ZABALA

Professor/Member

MIGUELITO A. LAUGLAUG, Ph.D.

Professor/member

MARDE T. PONCE, Ph.D.

Dean, COT
Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the Degree of
the Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics.
Oral Examination______________
ABSTRACT

Title

: Innovation of the Automatic Vending Machine of

the BSMx 3B 2015-2016

Researchers

: Erwin Michael V Baranggot, Rodney A. Bayno,

Justin Wagas, Trishia Mae Ares, Judy Gonales,
Garnet San Pascual.

Degree

: BS Mechatronics

Adviser

: Mario B. Rebucas, Ph. D.

Institution

: Cebu Technological University - Main Campus

Year Completed

: 2016

No. of Pages

Research Problem and Methodology

This study was conducted to innovate the current Automatic Vending
Machine made by the class 3B of BSMx in CTU-MC, batch 2015-2016. The said
innovation would have to be able to discern between forward and backward
motion and some other new features.
Eight (8) BSMx faculty members and Ten (10) BSMx students were
chosen as respondents in determining the acceptability levels of the project as to
functionality, reliability, usability, serviceability, and safety. The arithmetic mean
was used to interpret the data obtained.
Findings
All acceptability levels were of the Moderately Acceptable (MA) with Highly
Acceptable (HA) solely for the Safety Acceptability Level. Overall acceptability
was Moderately Acceptable (mean of 4.3). The following are the means of the

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This study would not have been possible without the participation and the
guidance of our mentors and our families. The best of our gratitudes to the
following:
Our Mentor and Our Adviser:
PAUL K. ZABALA, Ph.D.
MARIO P. REBUCAS JR., Ph.D.
Our supportive colleagues and friends:
Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics 3-B
Our Parents:
Mr. and Mrs. Baranggot
Mr. and Mrs. Bayno
Mr. and Mrs. Gonzales
Mr. and Mrs. Wagas
Mr. and Mrs. Ares
Mr. and Mrs. San Pascual

DEDICATION

DESIGN IS NOT JUST WHAT

IT LOOKS LIKE OR FEELS
LIKE, DESIGN IS HOW IT
WORKS
-STEVE
JOBS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- i

APPROVAL SHEET ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ii
ABSTRACT ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- iii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ------------------------------------------------------------------------ iv
DEDICATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- v
TABLE OF CONTENTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ vi
LIST OF FIGURES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- x
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS -------------------------------------------------------------------- xi
LIST OF TABLES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- xii

CHAPTER 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE ----------------------------------------------------------- x

INTRODUCTION
Rationale ------------------------------------------------------------------------- x
Theoretical Background ------------------------------------------------------ x
Theoretical framework -------------------------------------------------------- x
THE PROBLEM
Statement of the Problem --------------------------------------------------- x
Significance of the Study ---------------------------------------------------- x
INSTRUMENT
Respondents ------------------------------------------------------------------- x
Instruments --------------------------------------------------------------------- x
Data Gathering Procedure -------------------------------------------------- x
Statistical Treatment of the Data ------------------------------------------ x
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Flow of the Study ------------------------------------------------------------- x
Environment ------------------------------------------------------------------- x
Definition of Terms ---------------------------------------------------------- x

CHAPTER 2

PRESENTATION ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA ----------------- x

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------- x
Functions of the Design ------------------------------------------------------ x
ACCEPTABILITY
Functionality --------------------------------------------------------------------- x
Reliability ------------------------------------------------------------------------- x
Usability -------------------------------------------------------------------------- x
Serviceability ------------------------------------------------------------------- x
Safety ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- x
CHAPTER 3
SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Summary ------------------------------------------------------------------------ x
Findings ------------------------------------------------------------------------- x
Conclusion --------------------------------------------------------------------- x
Recommendation ------------------------------------------------------------ x

CHAPTER 4

OUTPUT OF THE STUDY

Output of the study ------------------------------------------------------------- x
Proposed vending machine -------------------------------------------------- x
User Guide ----------------------------------------------------------------------- x
BIBLIOGRAPHY ------------------------------------------------------------------------- x
APPRENDICES -------------------------------------------------------------------------- x
A. Cover letter of the Questioner ------------------------------------------ x
B. Survey Questionnaire for the faculty
group and the group of students -------------------------------------- x
CURRICULUM VITAE ----------------------------------------------------------------- x

LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1

Theoretical Framework ----------------------------------------------- x

Figure 2

The Flow of the Study ------------------------------------------------ x

Figure 3A

Cebu Technological University Main-Campus: Vicinity Map

of CTU-MC ------------------------------------------------------------- x

Figure 3B

Vicinity Map of Mechatronics Lab 3 ------------------------------- x

Figure 4

The Project Development Flow Chart ---------------------------- x

Figure 5

Block Diagram of Automatic Vending Machine ---------------- x

Figure 6

Schematic Diagram --------------------------------------------------- x

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

Illustration 1Function of the Design --------------------------------------------------------x

Illustration 2AutomaticVending Machine parts ------------------------------------------- x

LIST OF TABLE

Table 1

Respondents --------------------------------------------------------------------- x

Table 2

Functionality ----------------------------------------------------------------------

x
Table 3

Usability --------------------------------------------------------------------------- x

Table 4

Reliability --------------------------------------------------------------------------

x
Table 5

Serviceability --------------------------------------------------------------------- x

Table 6

Safety ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ x

Table 7

Bill of Materials ------------------------------------------------------------------ x

Table 8

Acceptability of the Automatic Vending Machine

as to Functionality -------------------------------------------------------------- x

Table 9

Acceptability of the Automatic Vending Machine

as to Reliability ------------------------------------------------------------------ x

Table 10

Acceptability of the Automatic Vending Machine

as to Usability -------------------------------------------------------------------- x

Table 11

Acceptability of the Automatic Vending Machine

as to Serviceability ------------------------------------------------------------- x

Table 12

Acceptability of the Automatic Vending Machine

as to Safety -----------------------------------------------------------------------

x
Table 13

Table Summary ----------------------------------------------------------------- x

Introduction
Rationale
When the world is running hastily with advancement, time
is the undisputedly the most valuable resource of all. It becomes inevitable to
save the time by all possible means. In places such as shopping malls,
wholesale and retail outlets, automation is incorporated for the automatic delivery
of products to the customers. A vending machine is a machine that dispenses
items such as snacks, beverages, alcohol, cigarettes, lottery tickets, cologne,
consumer products and even gold and gems to customers automatically. After
the customer inserts any currency into the machine. For instance, the automatic
soft-drink vending machine, ice-cream vending machine, Chocolate vending
machine, cold-drink vending machine, etc. are mostly found to encroach the
shops nowadays, which reduces the time and also reduce the human effort
required to recognize, search, count and deliver the product along with the cash
handling. The Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) is the best example of all, for the
application of engineering principles to reduce time and human effort.

These

kinds

of

vending

machines

operate

based

on

the

application ofelectronics engineering, mechanical engineering, and electrical

engineering, which are collectively termed as the Mechatronics. Thus, it is
proposed in this project to designand fabricate an automatic ball pen vending
machine , with the application of mechatronics principles, so as to reduce the
time taken and the human effort taken to deliver the paper to the customer in
required quantity and size and also to meet the higher demand of ball pen at the
peak time, such as examination seasons near educational institution and almost
everlasting demand near government offices.
The usage of ball-point pens is inevitable and its demand is
increasing steadily particularly in the places such as educational institutions,
government offices , etc. At the same time, & time is precious thing that one does
not want to be wasted in any way. In stationary shops it is quite difficult to buy
ball-point pens during rush time period and the various request of other
customers especially on the stores where in there are only few customer
attendants would cause further time delay and because of this there is a high
chance of error of customer request. To avoid these errors, this project titled
Automatic Vending Machine is proposed to deliver the ball-pen to the public by
using the sensors and microcontrollers based on the mechatronics principles. It
will be more cheap and economic for bulk production and it will be very useful for
the college and school students. Here it is designed to deliver items by inputting

the respective coin in the system. It will help us to save more time and manual
work will be nullified.
The Problem

Wastage of time and the unnecessary crowding in the

stationary shops especially during exam times.

Scope Of The Problem

The scope of this project is to use mechatronic principle

and provide solution for the faster delivery of ball-point
pen with coin based dispatched, to reduce wastage of
time and the unnecessary crowding of shops, and to
improve the accuracy of the machine to provide the
right request of a customer

Chapter 1 Introduction
As people continue to seek for convenience, more and more technologies
are invented. One of these technologies is the vending machine. Vending
machines come in different types as they are made for different purposes.
Vending Machines are rarely found in the market of Egypt and its industry hasnt
been made yet in addition to the increasing consumption of instant noodles within
different ages of people made the idea of designing & implementing an instant
noodles vending machine; the availability of investing in a new virgin field with
the knowhow of mechatronics can help in making this project a successful and a
practical realistic one. Before starting with details of the proposed project, we will
first talk about some facts and history about variety of vending machines.

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
Cold and Frozen Vending Machines: This type is for ice cream, pies and
other frozen foods. Typically, its features include triple pane heated glass that
eliminates condensation or frost. There is also an adjustable self-defrosting
cycles for a fast cool down and recovery. This machine is a great advantage
especially to those who crave for desserts. Like most vending machines, they
can accept both coins and bills.

Figure 1.1: Cold & Frozen Vending Machine

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
Bulk Vending Machines These machines come in variety of sizes and
styles and they are entirely mechanical. Operation is done by placing coins and
turning a knob or pulling a lever. They can vend candies, chocolates and gum
balls. Bulk vending machines are usually found in department stores and malls
where they can attract children and passersby.

Figure 1.2: Bulk Vending Machines and Stands

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
Coffee or Tea Vending Machines This vending machine has a state-of-theart brewing system and precise ingredient control to satisfy every customers
preference. In addition, it has instant or fresh brew configurations to dispense a
broad menu of specialty 7 coffees and teas. With this vending machine,
customers can drink their favorite coffee in just one touch.

Figure 1.3: Coffee or Tea Vending Machine

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
Office Supplies Vending Machines If one forgets to bring a pen or pencil in
a very important appointment, theres no need to panic. These office supplies
vending machines can be found in public libraries, campuses, airports, and other
locations where office workers and students are likely to go. They display
stamps, pens, pencils, paper, USB flash drives and other important office and
school supplies. These machines are easy to load and dispense but the items
are usually a little more expensive than those in bookstores and convenience
stores.

Figure 1.4: Office Supplies Vending Machines

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
Drink and Snack Vending Machine Snacks and beverage vending
machines are among the most common vending machines. They are usually
found in schools, offices, hospitals, airports and gasoline stations. This combo
machine features adjustable 8 trays allowing configuration for the top selling
products. People can buy varieties of snacks and drinks, from Potato Chips, to
cookies and candy. The soda drink side of the machine vends both cans and
bottles. Most of these machines can accept both coins and bills.

Figure 1.5: Drink and Snacks Vending Machine

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
Entertainment Vending Machine Customers dont need to buy DVDs to
watch their favorite movies because the entertainment vending machines are
found in most fast food chains, restaurants, near entrance of department stores
and convenience stores. These machines typically hold more than 500 DVDs.
They become popular because they offer quick and cheaper entertainment. This
self-service machine is combined with interactive touch screen, a robotic disk
array system and a web-linked electronic communications. The customer pays
with a credit or debit card and returns the DVD on the next day. Additional
charges are applied if DVDs are not returned on their due dates.

Figure 1.6: Entertainment Vending Machine

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
Change Machines These machines are usually found in laundry shops,
restaurants and department stores. Although most of these machines provide billto-coin change, some of them accept credit cards or do bill-to-bill change.
Operating the machine is quiet simple. You just need to insert your bill and make
the necessary selections as possible; then your change is already right there in
front of you. Some machines just dispense quarters and are easier to operate.

Figure 1.7: Change Machines

Chapter 1 Theoretical Background
Theory of Operation
The automatic Vending Machine is to deliver its products to the
customer with less hustle and more convenience.
This chapter will explain about the development of the vending
machine. This chapter also contain about the previous research on vending
machine payment method. In the end of this chapter, the payment method for the

vending machine will be discussed. The chapter will be mainly divided in to two
parts first the Literature review and the the theoretical background of the study.

Chapter 1 Literature Review

In this section we shall discuss about the significant of the vending
machine by investigating its history and then by reviewing the work of previous
scholars and engineers to update on the present state of the system to verify its
development and aim that should be achieved by our project.

2.2.1 Definition

Definition for vending machine is a coin-operated machine for selling

merchandise. Vending machine provides various product such as snacks,
beverages, water, tickets, and others product. Vending Machine also no need
operator or workers to operated it.
Vending machine has two functions that are selling the product and sell
the service to the customers. Vending machine will sell the product that install
into the body with different type of product and price. After paying, a product may
become available by the machine releasing it at the bottom of the vending
machine. For the vending machine to provide service is the main function, the
service also may become available after paying with inserted the payment.
Example for the services vending machine is Money ATM vending machine Amar
(2011).

History of Vending Machine

About 215 B.C, the first vending machine is believed to have been invented in
Alexandria, Egypt. The mathematician Hero introduced machine that accepted a
coin and then dispensed a fixed amount of holy water. After that, in A.D 1076,
Vending Machine was updated by Chinese inventors that developed a coinoperated pencil vendor.

Early 1880s, the first modern coin-operated vending machines that dispensing
post card were introduced in London, England. The first vending machine in the
U.S. was built in 1888 by the Thomas Adams Gum Company. The vending
machine dispensed a piece of tutti-frutti gum.
In late 1920 and 1930, higher price installed into the vending machine was
introduces. Example for the product that been sold in the vending that time is soft
drink and nickel-candy. In 1946, coffee vendors were developed and followed by
refrigerated sandwich vendors in 1950 Tony (2001).
Nowadays, many items can be found in vending machine such as clothing, milk,
cigarettes, postage stamps, cologne, baseball cards, books, live bait, comic
books, and many more. Some hi-tech vending machine can dispense hot foods
such as pizza, popcorn, French and burger.

2.2.3 Related Projects and Journals on Vending Machine

The author Roger (2008) stated that in there paper they describes an
experimental Java client server system and a special purpose hardware interface
to control a Pepsi B vending machine over the World Wide Web. This system
allows users with pre-paid accounts to vend a soda from the Pepsi A machine
(without any coins or bills) using a web browser such as Netscape or Internet
Explorer. Anyone with a web browser may find out if any of his or her favorite
sodas are left in the machine. The server software can also notify the vending
corporation, via Internet email, when each brand of soda needs to be restocked.
The software includes a Java applet (the client) and a multi-threaded Java

server. The computer system, an Intel based Linux machine, runs its own web
server at http://pepsi.millersv.edu/ and is physically located inside the Pepsi B
machine.
However the team was able to described an experimental Java client server
system and a special purpose hardware interface to control a Pepsi B vending
machine over the World Wide Web. This system allows users with pre-paid
accounts to vend a soda from the Pepsi B machine (without any coins or bills)
using a web browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer. Anyone with a web
browser may find out if any of his or her favorite sodas are left in the machine.
The Java server cannot the vending corporation, via email, when each soda
needs to be restocked. A special purpose hardware built at Millersville University,
to interface to the Dixie-Narco vending computer inside the Pepsi B machine has
also been described.
In this paper the author describes about LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) ",which
can assess the environmental aspect and potential impact associated with a
product yrom the cradle to the grave " synthetically, has become noteworthy. The
sofmare "MieLCA ", which can be operated easily on the personal computer to
conduct LCA-NETS (Numerical Eco-Load Total Standardization) was composed
by employing LCA method "ESS" (Eco- Load Standardization System) proposed
by the authors group. The assessment of various kinds of the industrial products
can be performed applying "MieLCA ". On the other hand, the Vending Machine
has something to do with the environment in a same extent with the other
industrial products. At this time, in addition to conducting such assessment, the

ecological improvement was performed taking account of the concept of re-use

etc. As a case study, the evaluation of environmental performance of vending
machine.
As conclusion In this paper we have introduced the LCA scheme with the aid of
the ESS method as a numerical measure to estimate the quantitative load of any
industrial activity and products on environmental due to resources depletions,
global warming ozone layer depletion, water and air pollution, rain acidification,
and waste processing. And we develop Software "MieLCA" which estimates
various industrial products and analysis from various aspects by using this ESS,
and estimated vending machines using it. As a result, it was confirmed that
"MieLCA" could contribute an environmental tool, and "Reusing" is very effective
on environmental load reduction and cost. Reusing is most important in the
development of future vending machines Kimura (2001).
This paper addresses a mobile payment solution where there is no connection
required for the vending machine, and while the local means of communication is
through infrared (IR). It is assumed that the cellular phone has the IR feature. All
the user has to do is to select the item, and point the infrared enabled cellular
phone to the vending machine. The vending machine will detect the presence of
the cellular phone through IR, and the communication will take place by sending
a message to the back-end server. Detailed inventory and telemetric information
can be added to the transaction data. A data compression, segmentation and
reassembly scheme was implemented.

In conclusion they propose a system that provides a new means of payment for
non-connected points of sales, mainly targeted to small amount transactions,
such as vending machines, parking meters and urban transportation Seyed
(2004)
Here the authors Hong (2008) have done a project on A wireless vending
machine system based on the GSM network is developed in this paper. First of
all, several methods by which we may realize wireless data communication of
GSM network are analyzed and compared, the overall structure of vending
machine system based on USSD is given an in-depth introduction. Furthermore,
control modules which realize data transmission and control function of terminal
device, middleware which connects application and BOSS (business operation
support system), and transaction software embedded in USSD platform, are also
developed respectively. Finally, the operating support system of wireless vending
machine system is formed, which can not only integrate vending machines,
USSD platform and payment system together, but also manage sale information,
logistic information and consumer information on-line.
In conclusion the group was able to successfully finish vending machine system
presented in this paper has been put into use in several provinces and cities for
more than two years. All performance indexes of the system are satisfying.
In this project the author writes about a Single Electron Devices (SED) are
promising for future ULSI technology because of their ultra-low power
consumption, higher density of integration and switching speed. Structure of SED

is based on the discrete nature of electrons tunneling through thin potential

barriers. The ultimate goal of this work is to venture one possible way of using
electron-tunneling devices instead of conventional MOS transistors to design and
simulate an automatic tea/coffee vending system. The proposed vending
machine will establish a good approximation for the limits and challenges that
ever-shrinking circuits will meet eventually, when the size of the components
become comparable to that of electrons.
In conclusion the design and simulation provided accurate results thereby
making it a promising candidate for future ultra-dense integrated circuit based
low power consuming system. This system will provided a good approximation
for the limits and challenges that ever-shrinking circuits will face, eventually,
when the size of the components become comparable to that of electrons
Clement (2007).
This paper presents a method for monitoring activities at a ticket vending
machine in a video-surveillance context. Rather than relying on the output of a
tracking module, which is prone to errors, the events are directly recognized from
image measurements. This especially does not require tracking. A statistical
layered approach is proposed, where in the first layer, several sub-events are
defined and detected using a discriminative approach. The second layer uses the
result of the first and models the temporal relationships of the high level event
using a Hidden Markov Model (HMM).

In Conclusion we have presented an event recognition based approach for

monitoring ticket vending machines. A model for detecting high level events with
a layered architecture has been presented. The high level event is composed of
several sub-events, which are detected by SVM. These sub-events are also of
interest and can provide useful information to monitor the stations activity.
Classification results for the queuing event show that the layered approach
outperforms a baseline one with raw features, but still need improvement. A more
constrained architecture of the HMM could help to discriminate the queue events
Xavier (2008).
In this paper the author Fauzihan (2009) frozen foods are well-known among
Malaysia society. This is due to the modern lifestyles which require short food
preparing times without neglecting the food nutritious. In supporting this
requirement, the manipulation of vending machine is identified as a tool to
promote modern and healthy living style, besides to simplify the cooking process.
In this paper they describes the effort on designing conceptual model for a
proposed steaming food vending machine simulator.
In conclusion to promote modern, yet healthy living style, they discussed the
initial stage on constructing the conceptual model for steaming frozen food
(steamed bun) in vending machine. The model is constructed based on
combination of process oriented approach and process flow (or control) logic.
The next stage of this study is to covert the conceptual model into simulation
modeling using simulation software to get the optimum water level for the
steaming purposes and total serving time for the steamed buns.

In this paper proposes a software integration model of service component

architecture in the vending industry. They use this architecture to rapidly integrate
related services, substantially reduce development costs, establish innovative
services, and provide consumers with a brand new experiential shopping
environment in retail domain. Meanwhile, we apply a cloud computing technology
to solve the following problem service over loading in a distributed environment.
They also discover many issues that will happen with system scaling up in smart
store, such as virtual integration, location-based shopping service, personal
services, and product optimization. Therefore we use cloud computing to solve
these discussed issues.
Finally, this paper gives two services as an example to be implemented in the
vending industry. The research provides a cloud-based integration system that
composes other services easily. The results of this research can increase
development speed, and decrease poorly-done work over again and time
consumption. It also makes allowance for system stability and scalability Feng
(2009).
In this paper the author speaks with respect to japan where he brings statistics
more than 5 million of vending machines were so far installed in Japan. The
quantity per head is the top in worldwide. One important factor of this success is
that public security in Japan is well in force and that makes us possible to install
vending machines on the street corner without concern for crime. As a result,
unique "vending machine culture" to Japan was established. Recently, this
vending machine culture is changing its phase from a simple "convenient

unmanned shop" to a station providing several services such as a) various kinds

of information b)food supply to disaster area c) support to emergency patients d)
security service for outskirts etc.
This paper makes an introduction of these unique services to public and local
society provided with vending machines and discusses future possibilities
towards advanced vending machine service culture. Toshio (2010).
The author presents a design of vending machine based on the short massage
payment with the main control module M68HC11 and GPRS module MC35 has
been illustrated. This paper describes the working program of the system and
especially the MDB bus and photoelectric conversing circuit and MC35 module
are presented. A structure of vending machine is designed, the hardware ideas of
bus conversion interface, the software protocol rules based on AT command and
the way to use short message payment are given out.
In conclusion The system completes the short message payment by adopting
M68HC11 and MC35 and makes it have the function of the short message
shopping and make it easy to use and manage. It has simple structure, good
reliability, strong ability of processing, low cost, the function being extended
easily, the simple and practical way in application Zhang (2010).
In this paper we propose an implementation technique for sequential circuit using
single electron tunneling technology (SET-s) with the example of designing of a
"coffee vending machine" with the goal of getting low power and faster operation.

We implement the proposed design based on single electron encoded logic

(SEEL).The circuit is tested and compared with the existing CMOS technology.
In conclusion a real-time replenishment system for vending machine industry is
proposed. The aim of the system was to ormulate feasible replenishment plan so
as to enhance the customer satisfaction. It provides the real-time information
sharing ability between the vending machines and centralized database of the
vending machine companies. When the data of sales and inventory of the
vending machines are captured by the counter installed inside the vending
machines, they can be sent out to the centralized database by the GPRS
sending device so that the company can obtain the useful information for
formulating replenishment plan without visiting the vending machines. Through
the simulation tests, the objective of minimizing the transportation and stock out
costs is achieved Poon (2010).
Here the author Haim (2011) presented the paper on the study source coding in
the presence of side information, when the system can take actions that affect
the availability, quality, or nature of the side information. We begin by extending
the Wyner-Ziv problem of source coding with decoder side information to the
case where the decoder is allowed to choose actions affecting the side
information. We then consider the setting where actions are taken by the
encoder, based on its observation of the source.
In conclusion the actions may have costs that are commensurate with the quality
of the side information they yield, and an overall per-symbol cost constraint may

be imposed. We characterize the achievable tradeoffs between rate, distortion,

and cost in some of these problem settings. Among our findings is the fact that
even in the absence of a cost constraint, greedily choosing the action associated
with the "best" side information is, in general, suboptimal.
In this paper, the authors compared three stock-out policies in vending machine
systems, which are the no stock-out allowance policy, stock-out policy allowing
only give-ups, and stock-out allowance policy, by constructing the respective
mathematical

models

for

determining

the

item

allocation

to

storage

compartments and replenishment intervals of vending machines. We performed

computational experiments on a test problem in order to evaluate the
effectiveness of the three policies with respect to system profit. The results
showed the substantial advantage of the stock-out allowance policy over the
other two policies.
This paper compared three stock-out policies in vending machine systems, which
are the no stock-out allowance policy, stock-out policy allowing only give-ups,
and stock-out allowance policy, by constructing the respective mathematical
models for determining the item allocation to storage compartments and
replenishment intervals of vending machines Yang (2011).
The model of side information "vending machine" accounts for scenarios in which
acquiring side information is costly and thus should be done efficiently. In this
paper, the three-node cascade source coding problem is studied under the
assumption that a side information vending machine is available either at the

intermediate or at the end node. In both cases, a single-letter characterization of

the available trade-offs among the rate, the distortions in the reconstructions at
the intermediate and at the end node, and the cost in acquiring the side
information are derived under given conditions.
In conclusion in this project the Cascade source coding models capture important
aspects of multi hop networks with correlated sources. This work was studied two
classes of cascade models in which the quality of the available side information
can be controlled via actions taken by the nodes. Many problems remain open
such as characterizing the performance of the system Behzad (2012).

CHAPTER 1.Theoretical Background

In this section we shall discuss about the peripherals of the Automatic Cold Drink
Vending machine. Where we mainly discuss about the processing unit of the
project the Microcontroller and its architecture, clock generator validator and RS
232 standard.

Microcontroller

Microcontroller is a computer-on-a-chip used to control electronic devices. It is

atype of microprocessor emphasizing self-sufficiency and cost-effectiveness
("Microcontroller", 2006). It is a highly integrated chip that contains all the
components comprising a controller. Typically, this includes a CPU, RAM, some
form of ROM, I/O ports, and timers. Unlike a general-purpose computer, which
also includes all of these components, a microcontroller is designed for a very
specific task to control a particular system. As a result, the parts can be
simplified and reduced, which cuts down on production costs.

CPU (Central Processing unit)

It is a component in computers which interprets instructions and processes data
contained in computer programs. The CPU is the brains of the computer.
Sometimes referred to simply as the processor or central processor, the CPU is
where most calculations take place. In terms of computing power, the CPU is the
most important element of a computer system.

Input/output Interface
It is the collection of interfaces that different functional units (sub-systems) of an
information processing system use to communicate with each other, or the
signals (information) sent through those interfaces. Inputs are the signals
received by the unit, and outputs are the signals sent from it. I/O devices are
used by a person (or other system) to communicate with a computer. For
instance, keyboards and mice are considered input devices of a computer and

monitors and printers are considered output devices of a computer. Typical

devices for communication between computers are for both input and output,
such as modems and network cards ("Input/output", 2004)

Peripheral Devices
It is a type of computer hardware that is added to a host computer in order to
expand its capabilities. More specifically the term is used to describe those
devices that are optional in nature, as opposed to hardware that is either
demanded, or always required in principle ("Peripheral", 2006).A peripheral is
any computer device that is not part of the essential computer but is situated
relatively close by. Some peripherals are mounted in the same case with the
main part of the computer, as are the hard disk drive, CD-ROM drive, and NIC.
Other peripherals are outside the computer case, such as the printer and image
scanner, attached by a wired or wireless connection.

RAM (Random Access Memory)

The most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform
necessary tasks while the computer is on; an integrated circuit memory chip
allows information to be stored or accessed in any order and all storage locations
are equally accessible

ROM (Read Only Memory)

A class of storage media used in computers and other electronic devices.

Because it cannot be written to, its main uses lie in the distribution of firm ware
("Read-only memory", 2006). It is a memory whose contents can be accessed
and read but cannot be changed.

Clock generator
It is a circuit that produces a timing signal (known as a clock signal and behaves
as such) for use in synchronizing a circuit's operation. It can range from a simple
symmetrical square wave to more complex arrangements. The basic part that all
clock generators share is a resonant circuit and an amplifier ("Clock generator",
2006).

Bill Acceptor / Validator

A bill acceptor validates paper currency and then sends a corresponding I/O
signal to its output connector. It doesn't give change, validate coins or scan
magnetic cards. Bill acceptors are found in vending and gaming machines,
amusements, gasoline pumps, drop safes, automated payment systems and

Internet kiosks. A bill acceptor typically contains between five to 20 optical

sensors such as LEDs and/or magnetic sensors.
These sensors read data points off the bill, which are then digitized and
compared with internal currency recognition software for validation. It is a
component of electronic vending machines and other devices that accept paper
currency. They were introduced in the U.S. in the early 1980s. While in the past,
these devices were extremely susceptible to failure and jamming due to folded or
damaged notes, they have improved remarkably in recent years and now include
such features as automatic jam ejection and automatically calibrating sensors.
Cleaning cards are available to remove contaminants from the machines ("Bill
validator", 2006).

RS232 Standard
RS-232 is a standard for serial binary data interconnection between a DTE (Data
terminal equipment) and a DCE (Data communication equipment). It is commonly
use din computer serial ports. The Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) standard
RS-232-C as of 1969 defines:
Electrical signal characteristics such as voltage levels, signaling rate, timing and
slew-rate of signals, voltage withstand level, short-circuit behavior, maximum
stray capacitance and cable length
Interface mechanical characteristics, pluggable connectors and pin identification
Functions of each circuit in the interface connector

Standard subsets of interface circuits for selected telecom applications The

standard does not define such elements as character encoding (for example,
ASCII, Baudot or EBCDIC), or the framing of characters in the data stream (bits
per character, start/stop bits, parity). The standard does not define bit rates for
transmission, although the standard says it is intended for bit rates less than
20,000 bits per second. Many modern devices can exceed this speed (38,400
and 57,600 bit/s being common, and115,200 and 230,400 bit/s making
occasional appearances) while still using RS-232compatible signal levels ("RS232", 2006).

Personal Error
Personal Errors may arise from a personal bias of the observer in reading an
instrument, in recording an observation, or his particular method of taking data,
As well as mistakes in mathematical calculations. Example of this error is the
taking of incorrect values from the measuring instruments caused by not looking
at the screen at a perpendicular angle. This may also be called Parallax Error
(Fontanilla, 2002).

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Statement of the Problem

The study aims to create an innovation of the Autonatic Vending Machine
made by the BSMx III-B class from 2015. The innovation should be able to vend
or deliver its products automatically to its costumer with just a single push of the
button.
It specifically aims to answer the following:
1. What are the technical specifications of the Automatic Vending Machine as to:
a. Mechanical Design
b. Electronic Design
c. Accuracy and Precision
2. What are the acceptability levels of the project in terms of:
a. Functionality
b. Reliability
c. Usability
d. Serviceability
e. Safety

Significance of the Study

This study is believed to be beneficial to the following:

Electronics Teachers This study can be used to teach a specific application of
the AT89C2051 MCU and the mechanical rotary encoder.
Students This study provides an example AT89C2051 assembly programming
for electronics studies. The project could also be used for faster accurate
measurements for projects.
Community This project can be useful to get accurate measurements
especially for indoor surveying.
Future Researchers The output of this study is a guide for other researchers for
brainstorming even more applications of microcontrollers and innovations of
other measuring devices.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
This study used the experimental and descriptive research methods. The
experimental method is used to determine the technical specifications of the
project. The descriptive method is used to determine the acceptability levels.
Flow of the Study
This study is composed of the three components: the input, process, and
the output. The input consists of designing and materials gathering.

The process consists of machining, programming, soldering, assembly,

testing, determination of technical specifications, refinery of the project and
descriptive statistics for the acceptability of the project.

FLOW OF THE STUDY

PROCESS
Testing
Furnishing
Labeling
Statistics

Machining
Soldering
Progamming
Assembly

INPUT

Designing
Technical Drawing Materials Gathering
Block Drawing
Canvasing
Schematic DiagramBudgeting
Flow Chart
Purchasing
Vending Machine

OUTPUT

Environment

This study was conducted in the Mechatronics Laboratory 3 in the ground

floor of the Technology Building of Cebu Technological University Main Campus,
R. Palma St. corner M.J. Cuenco Ave., Cebu City.
Respondents
The respondents are 10 students and 8 faculty members from the
Mechatronics Department of Cebu Technological University Main Campus.
Table 1
Respondent

Number of
respondent

Number taken as
respondent

Distribution

Students

30

10

56%

Faculty

44%

Total

38

18

100%

INSTRUMENT
The study utilized a researcher-made questionnaire constructed based on
different readings from different researchers. The questionnaire sought the
perception of the respondents regarding the functionality, usability, reliability,
serviceability, and safety of the project.
Statistical Treatment
The data obtained from the respondents through questionnaires were
tabulated to obtain information related to each element of the target population.

Percentage, P

This is used to determine the number of respondents per hundred who

chose a specific rating for a specific criterion.
P = 100fi/N
fi = number of respondents who chose a specific rating for a specific criterion
N = total number of respondents
Weighted mean, x
This is used to determine the average rating for a specific criterion of a
specific acceptability category as rated by the respondents.
x = (fixi)/N
Where:
x = mean of a criterion
f I = number of respondents who chose a specific rating for a specific criterion
xi = numerical rating for the criterion
N = total number of respondents
Average mean, x
This is used to determine the overall rating for a specific category of an
acceptability level.
x = (xi)/N
x = mean of a category
xi = weighted mean of a criterion of the category
N = total number of respondents

Definition of Terms

Mechatronics - is a multidisciplinary field of engineering that includes a

combination of systems engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical
engineering, telecommunications engineering, control engineering and computer
engineering.[1][2] As technology advances, the subfields of engineering multiply
and adapt. Mechatronics' aim is a design process that unifies these subfields.
Originally, mechatronics just included the combination of mechanics and
electronics, hence the word is a combination of mechanics and electronics;
however, as technical systems have become more and more complex the
definition has been broadened to include more technical areas.
Arduino Uno - is a microcontroller board based on the ATmega328 (datasheet).
It has 14 digital input/output pins (of which 6 can be used as PWM outputs), 6
analog inputs, a 16 MHz crystal oscillator, a USB connection, a power jack, an
ICSP header, and a reset button. It contains everything needed to support the
microcontroller; simply connect it to a computer with a USB cable or power it with
a AC-to-DC adapter or battery to get started. The Uno differs from all preceding
boards in that it does not use the FTDI USB-to-serial driver chip. Instead, it
features the Atmega8U2 programmed as a USB-to-serial converter.
Sensors - are sophisticated devices that are frequently used to detect and
respond to electrical or optical signals. A Sensor converts the physical parameter
(for example temperature, blood pressure, humidity, speed, etc.) into a signal
which can be measured electrically.
LCD (liquid crystal display) - is the technology used for displays in notebook
and other smaller computers. Like light-emitting diode (LED) and gas-plasma
technologies, LCDs allow displays to be much thinner than cathode ray tube
(CRT) technology. LCDs consume much less power than LED and gas-display
displays because they work on the principle of blocking light rather than emitting
it.

Coinslot - An small opening on a vending machine, arcade game machine,

parking meter, etc. to insert payment and operate the mechanism.

DC motor - is any of a class of electrical machines that converts direct current

electrical power into mechanical power. The most common types rely on the
forces produced by magnetic field. Nearly all types of DC motors have some
internal mechanism, either electromechanical or electronic, to periodically
change the direction of current flow in part of the motor. Most types produce
rotary motion; a linear motor directly produces force and motion in a straight line.
Voltage - an electromotive force or potential difference expressed in volts.
Series connection - The defining characteristic of a series circuit is that there is
only one path for electrons to flow.
Parallel connection - The defining of a parallel circuit is that all components are
connected between the same set of electrically common points.
Light-Emitting Diode (LED) is a two lead semiconductor light source. It is a pn junction diode, which emits light when activated. When a sutable voltage is
applied to the leads, electrons are able to recombine with electron holes within
the device, releasing energy in the form of photons. This effect is called
electroluminescence, and the color of the light (corresponding to the energy of
the photon) is determined by the energy band gap of the semiconductor.
Programming is the process of taking an algorithim and encoding it into a
notation, a programming language, so that it can be executed by a computer
exist, the important first step is need to have the solution. Without an algorithm
there can be no program.

CHAPTER 2

THE ACCEPTABILITY OF THE AUTOMATIC VENDING MACHINE AS

PERCEIVED BY THE STUDENTS
A. Functionality
The first to be determined in the survey is the functionality of the device.
The results are shown in Table. Should the average mean of the Table be greater
or equal to: 4.5-5.0, the acceptability level as to functionality of the Automatic
Vending Machine is Highly Acceptable; 3.5-4.5, the acceptability level as to
functionality of the Automatic Vending Machine is Moderately Acceptable; 2.53.5, the acceptability level as to functionality of the Automatic Vending Machine is
Acceptable; 1.5-2.5, the acceptability level as to functionality of the Automatic
Vending Machine is Fairly Acceptable; 0.5-1.5, the acceptability level as to
functionality of the Automatic Vending Machine is Not Acceptable.

Functionality
Seven-segment
Display
Wheel Rotation

HA
60%

MA
30%

20%

80%

A
10%

FA

NA

x
4.5

VD
HA

4.2

MA

Up and Down Counting

Unit Conversion
Average mean
Average Percentage

30%
40%

40%
60%

30%

38%

53%

10%

4.0
4.4
4.3

MA
MA
MA

Legend:
HA = Highly Acceptable
MA = Moderately Acceptable
A = Acceptable
FA = Fairly Acceptable
NA = Not Acceptable
x = Weighted Mean
VD = Verbal Description
Table shows an average mean of 4.3 for the acceptability level as to the
functionality of the Electronic Surveyors Wheel, it is Moderately Acceptable.

B. Reliability

The second to be determined in the survey is the functionality of the

device. The results are shown in Table. Should the average mean of the Table be
greater or equal to: 4.5-5.0, the acceptability level as to functionality of the
Automatic Vending Machine is Highly Acceptable; 3.5-4.5, the acceptability
level as to functionality of the Automatic Vending Machine is Moderately
Acceptable; 2.5-3.5, the acceptability level as to functionality of the Automatic
Vending Machine is Acceptable; 1.5-2.5, the acceptability level as to
functionality of the Automatic Vending Machine is Fairly Acceptable; 0.5-1.5, the
acceptability level as to functionality of the Automatic Vending Machine is Not
Acceptable.

Reliability
Precision

HA
80%

MA
10%

A
10%

FA

NA

x
4.7

VD
HA

Robustness
Wheel Surface Friction
Average mean
Average Percentage
Legend:

10%
40%

50%
40%

40%
20%

43%

33%

23%

3.7
4.2
4.2

MA
MA
MA

HA = Highly Acceptable
MA = Moderately Acceptable
A = Acceptable
FA = Fairly Acceptable
NA = Not Acceptable
x = Weighted Mean
VD = Verbal Description
Table shows an average mean of 4.2 for the acceptability level as to the reliability
of the Electronic Surveyors Wheel, it is Moderately Acceptable.

C. Usability

The third to be determined in the survey is the functionality of the device.

The results are shown in Table. Should the average mean of the Table be greater
or equal to: 4.5-5.0, the acceptability level as to functionality of the Automatic
Vending Machine is Highly Acceptable; 3.5-4.5, the acceptability level as to
functionality of the Automatic Vending Machine is Moderately Acceptable; 2.53.5, the acceptability level as to functionality of the Automatic Vending Machine is
Acceptable; 1.5-2.5, the acceptability level as to functionality of the Automatic
Vending Machine is Fairly Acceptable; 0.5-1.5, the acceptability level as to
functionality of the Automatic Vending Machine is Not Acceptable.

.
Usability
Accuracy
Applicability
Portability

HA
60%
40%

MA
30%
90%
30%

A
10%
10%
30%

FA

NA

x
4.5
3.9
4.1

VD
HA
MA
MA

Average mean
Average Percentage
Legend:

4.2
33%

50%

MA

17%

HA = Highly Acceptable
MA = Moderately Acceptable
A = Acceptable
FA = Fairly Acceptable
NA = Not Acceptable
x = Weighted Mean
VD = Verbal Description
Table shows an average mean of 4.2 for the acceptability level as to the usability
of the Electronic Surveyors Wheel, it is Moderately Acceptable.

D. Serviceability

The fourth to be determined in the survey is the functionality of the device.

The results are shown in Table. Should the average mean of the Table be greater
or equal to: 4.5-5.0, the acceptability level as to functionality of the Automatic
Vending Machine is Highly Acceptable; 3.5-4.5, the acceptability level as to
functionality of the Automatic Vending Machine is Moderately Acceptable; 2.53.5, the acceptability level as to functionality of the Automatic Vending Machine is
Acceptable; 1.5-2.5, the acceptability level as to functionality of the Automatic
Vending Machine is Fairly Acceptable; 0.5-1.5, the acceptability level as to
functionality of the Automatic Vending Machine is Not Acceptable.

Serviceability
Spare parts availability
Reparation
Circuit Troubleshooting

HA
70%
70%

MA
10%
80%
30%

A
20%
20%

FA

NA

x
4.5
3.8
4.7

VD
HA
MA
HA

Average mean
Average Percentage
Legend:

4.3
33%

50%

MA

17%

HA = Highly Acceptable
MA = Moderately Acceptable
A = Acceptable
FA = Fairly Acceptable
NA = Not Acceptable
x = Weighted Mean
VD = Verbal Description
Table shows an average mean of 4.3 for the acceptability level as to the
serviceability of the Electronic Surveyors Wheel, it is Moderately Acceptable.

E. Safety

The last to be determined in the survey is the functionality of the device.

The results are shown in Table. Should the average mean of the Table be greater
or equal to: 4.5-5.0, the acceptability level as to functionality of the Automatic
Vending Machine is Highly Acceptable; 3.5-4.5, the acceptability level as to
functionality of the Automatic Vending Machine is Moderately Acceptable; 2.53.5, the acceptability level as to functionality of the Automatic Vending Machine is
Acceptable; 1.5-2.5, the acceptability level as to functionality of the Automatic
Vending Machine is Fairly Acceptable; 0.5-1.5, the acceptability level as to
functionality of the Automatic Vending Machine is Not Acceptable.

Safety
Electrical Safety
Injury Hazard Free
Average Mean

HA
90%
20%

MA
10%
70%

A
10%

FA

NA

x
4.9
4.1
4.5

VD
HA
MA
HA

Average Percentage

55%

40%

5%

Legend:
HA = Highly Acceptable
MA = Moderately Acceptable
A = Acceptable
FA = Fairly Acceptable
NA = Not Acceptable
x = Weighted Mean
VD = Verbal Description
Table shows an average mean of 4.5 for the acceptability level as to the safety of
the Electronic Surveyors Wheel, it is Highly Acceptable.

CHAPTER 3
SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

Summary
This study was conducted to innovate the current Automatic Vending
Machine made by the class 3B of BSMx in CTU-MC, batch 2015-2016. The said
innovation would have to be able to dispense the chosen product automatically.
Eight (8) BSMx faculty members and Ten (10) BSMx students were
chosen as respondents in determining the acceptability levels of the project as to
functionality, reliability, usability, serviceability, and safety. The arithmetic mean
was used to interpret the data obtained. Specifically, its intended to determine the
technical specification the project especially regarding its precision and accuracy.
The projects design was based upon commercial Manually operated
hygiene vending machine and upon motor rotation monitoring, that is, in using
an Arduino uno to control its operation. After the project was constructed and
toubleshooted, its specification and acceptability were determined.

Findings
The following were the most significant findings of the study:
1. On the technical requirements in the development of the Digital
Measuring Wheel.

It was found that the specification of the project were approximate

enough to that of the commercial ones. Although, it is slightly bigger than
average. The accuracy and precision is very high.
2. On the acceptability level of the Digital Measuring Wheel by the
students.
2.1.
2.2.
2.3.

Functionality Reliability Usability Conclusion

Recommendation

CHAPTER 4
Rationale
The BSMx 3-B, batch 2015-2016 of CTU-MC, made an automatic vending
machine. It basically consists of two geared motors and pushbutton that is

powered when the prescribed amount is inserted in the coinslot . The device
would display the amount inserted and would despense the product that the
costumer have choosen.
This study sought to improve the said device and would call it the
Automatic Vending Machine as it would be now used not only for several product
but would be used in the automation of dispensing industry. The improvements
include: automatic dispense system, powerless button if the prescribed amount is
not inserted, dispensing process will stop automatically if a product is dropped.
Objectives
This section gives the following:
a. Materials used for construction
b. Operating Manual
1. Operating instructions
2. Tools for maintenance
Automatic Vending Machine
The project has already been discussed regarding its principles and
design. Here, the materials used in construction and instructions for the
operation and maintenance will be given.

OUTPUT OF THE PROPOSED

TECHNOPACK FOR THE INNOVATION

OF THE MANUAL VENDING

MACHINE(AUTOMATIC

VENDING MACHINE)

Automatic Vending Machine

Table 10
Parts and Functions of the Device
Part

Function

Motor

Main mechanism that drives the spring

Spring

Rotates and act as a path for the product

Coinslot

Acts as a key to power the button(where the amount is

inserted)

L.C.D (Liquid

Displays the amount inserted in the coinslot

Crystal Display)

(also serves as a reminder)

Pushbutton

Starts up the device when toggled

I.R. Sensor

Stop / resets the device(motor) when signal is

interrupted

Table 11
Parts Material Composition
Part

Material Composition

Motor

Metal & Coil

Spring

Music Wire

Coinslot

Plastic, Aluminum, & Circuit

L.C.D( Liquid

Liquid Crytal, & Circuit

Crystal Display)
Pussbutton

Plastic

I.R. Sensor

Cicuit

Table 12
Equipment and Tools Needed
Ite
m
No.

Equipment and Tools

Ruler

Plier

Soldering Iron

Soldering Lead

5
6
7
8
9
10

Iron Stand
Drill Bit
Flat Iron
Tupperware
Cutter
Wood Glue

Functions
It is used to measure the length and
the width.
Used to hold materials and strip wires.
It gives heat for the solder to melt
Used to attach two metallic material or
object, ex. PCV and Resistor
Used to hold the soldering iron to avoid
touching the heated part.
Used for mini drill to dig a small hole in
the circuit board.
Used to heat up the photo paper so
that it will transfer to
Used to store the Ferric Chloride
Used to cut unwanted wires
Used to stick / join wood

11

Locks or ensures glued area of the

wood
To smoothen the surface of the BOX

Pneumatic Nail Gun

12

Sand Paper

13

Precise cutting of wood

Table Saw

Table 13
List of Raw Materials
Raw materials
Wood

Purpose
Main body of the project

Table 14
Bill of Materials
Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

Materials
Arduino Uno
LCD(Liquid Crystal
Display)
5V Geared Motor
Voltage
Adaptor(cannon)
150 Resistor
Potentiometer
PushButton
CoinSlot
Spring
Wood + Machining
LED Stripps
Terminal Blocks
I.R. Circuit
LED
Ferric Chloride
Cotton
Box
Photo Paper
Wire, #22
Acrylic Plastic

Quantity
1

Price (Php)
250.00

180.00

60.00

20.00

3
3
2
1
1
1

1.50
7.50
20.00
85.00
5.00
300.00
0.50

2
1
1
1
1
1
6m
1

30.00
15.00
20.00
8.00
85.00
5.00
18.00
130.00

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22
23
24
25
26
27

bolt
bolt
screw
Visagra
Enamil Paint
Sticker Paper
Connector Pins

4
1
1
2
1
3
1

1.00
10.00
9.00
5.00

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User Guide
The Innovated Electronic Surveyors Wheel (Digital Measuring Wheel) is capable
of measuring the distance it has traveled in counts of one (each representing 2
cm).
Operation Manual
1.
2.
3.
4.

Insert the prescribed amount in the coinslot

Choose the product available for the amount inserted
Press the button to start the dispensing process of the choosen product.
Claim the dispensed product in the buttom left most side of the box and
ENJOY.

Maintenance service procedure:

1. If the device do not dispenses check if there is product still available.
2. Check for proper circuit connections.
3. Check electronic components functionality and replace if needed.

APPENDICES
Appendix A
Republic of the Philippines
CEBU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Main Campus, R. Palma St., Cebu City
COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
January 22, 2017

Dear Respondents,
Greetings!
The undersigned are conducting a study entitled Automatic Vending
Machine. The result of this study will be used for Instructional purposes in the
Mechatronics Department at the Cebu Technological University and as well as for
future industrial applications.
In this regard, the researchers are humbly requesting for your cooperation
by answering the questionnaire as honestly and candidly as you can. It is
assured data gathered shall be treated with utmost confidentiality.
Your cooperation and assistance to this study will be highly appreciated.

Researchers:
Baranggot, Erwin Michael V.

Bayno, Rodney
San Pascual, Garnet
Ares, Trishia Mae
Gonzales, Judy
Wagas, Justine

Appendix B

Directions. Using the rating below put a check (

) mark to the
column provided best represents your perception of the
device.

Scoring Procedures for Questionnaires

Scoring
Weight

Parametric
Scale

Categorical
Response

4.5-5.0

Highly
Acceptable (HA)

3.5-4.5

Moderately
Acceptable
(MA)

2.5-3.5

Acceptable

Verbal
Description
The Digital
Measuring
Wheel is
perceived to
be highly
acceptable
The Digital
Measuring
Wheel is
perceived to
be moderately
acceptable
The Digital
Measuring
Wheel is
perceived to

1.5-2.5

Fairly
Acceptable (FA)

0.5-1.5

Not Acceptable
(NA)

be acceptable
The Digital
Measuring
Wheel is
perceived to
be fairly
acceptable
The Digital
Measuring
Wheel is
perceived to
be not
acceptable

A. Functionality
CRITERIA
Liquid Crystal Display
Coin-slot

HA

MA

FA

NA

Arduino Uno programming system

DC Motors

B. Reliability
CRITERIA
Robustness
Durable
Applicable

HA

MA

FA

NA

MA

FA

NA

C. Usability
CRITERIA
LCD (Displays amount inserted)
Compact

HA

Muti-selection of Product
Serviceability
CRITERIA
Quick Service
Costumer Oriented
Easy to Use
Convenience

HA

MA

FA

NA

MA

HA

NA

D. Safety
CRITERIA
Hazard Free
Smooth Edges
Wiring insulation

HA

CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL INFO
NAME: Baranggot, Erwin Michael V.
AGE: 19 yrs. Old
DATE OF BIRTH: May 08, 1997
CELLPHONE NO: 09495921487
ADDRESS: Deca Homes Tungkil Minglanilla, Cebu
CIVIL STATUS: Single
CITIZENSHIP: Filipino
RELIGION: Roman Catholic
FATHERS NAME: Erwin A. Baranggot

OCCUPATION: Businessman
MOTHERS NAME: Emily V. Baranggot
OCCUPATION: Teacher

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
ELEMENTARY

Tungkil Elementary
School

2004 2010

SECONDARY

Bulacao Community
High School

2010 2014

TERTIARY

Cebu Technological
University- Main
Campus

2014 present

CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL INFO
NAME: Wagas, Jastine Y.
AGE: 18 yrs. Old
DATE OF BIRTH: January 13, 1998
CELLPHONE NO: 09753817252
ADDRESS: Blk. 4 Nivel Hills Busay, Cebu
CIVIL STATUS: Single
CITIZENSHIP: Filipino
RELIGION: Roman Catholic
FATHERS NAME: Rafael Wagas

OCCUPATION: DECEASED
MOTHERS NAME: Elma Y. Wagas
OCCUPATION: Production Worker

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
ELEMENTARY

Lahug Elementary
School

2004 2010

SECONDARY

Abellana National
School

2010 2014

TERTIARY

Cebu Technological
University- Main
Campus

2014 - present

CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL INFO
NAME: Bayno, Rodney N.
AGE: 18 yrs. Old
DATE OF BIRTH: September 28, 1997
CELLPHONE NO: 09332262807
ADDRESS: Upper Matumbo Pusok, Lapu-Lapu City
CIVIL STATUS: Single
CITIZENSHIP: Filipino
RELIGION: Roman Catholic
FATHERS NAME: Romelito Bayno Sr.

OCCUPATION: Chef
MOTHERS NAME: Jesusa Bayno
OCCUPATION: House Wife

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
ELEMENTARY

Pusok Elementary
School

2004 - 2010

SECONDARY

Pusok National High

School

2010 2014

TERTIARY

Cebu Technological
University- Main
Campus

2014 present

CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL INFO
NAME: Ares, Trishia Mae F.
AGE: 18 yrs. Old
DATE OF BIRTH: September 22, 1996
CELLPHONE NO: 09235705152
ADDRESS: 103 Logarta St. Cebu City
CIVIL STATUS: single
CITIZENSHIP: Filipino
RELIGION: Roman Catholic
FATHERS NAME: Chuck L. Ares

OCCUPATION: NONE
MOTHERS NAME: Rogacian F. Ares
OCCUPATION: House Keeper

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
ELEMENTARY

Tejero Elementary
School

2004 2010

SECONDARY

Tejero Night High

School

2010 2014

TERTIARY

Cebu Technological
University- Main
Campus

2014 present

CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL INFO
NAME: San Pascual, Garnet
AGE: 19 yrs. Old
DATE OF BIRTH: Febuary 7, 1997
CELLPHONE NO: None
ADDRESS: Dasuga I, Lotupan Toledo Cebu City
CIVIL STATUS: Single
CITIZENSHIP: Filipino
RELIGION: Roman Catholic
FATHERS NAME: Jerry San Pascual

OCCUPATION: Officer-In-Charge in O.C.S

MOTHERS NAME: Hennei Marie San Pascual
OCCUPATION: Housewife

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
ELEMENTARY

Gen. P. Del Rosario

Elementary School

2004 2010

SECONDARY

De La Salle A.S.M.C

2010 2014

TERTIARY

Cebu Tecnological
University- Main
Campus

2014 present

CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL INFO
NAME: Gonzales, Judy V.
AGE: 19 yrs. Old
DATE OF BIRTH: March 14, 1997
CELLPHONE NO: 09753406669
ADDRESS: Sta. Alegria, Cebu
CIVIL STATUS: Single
CITIZENSHIP: Filipino
RELIGION: Roman Catholic
FATHERS NAME: Teodoro Gonzales Sr.

OCCUPATION: Construction Worker

MOTHERS NAME: Julieta Gonzales
OCCUPATION: Fish Vendor

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
ELEMENTARY

Alegria Central School

2004 2010

SECONDARY

Sta. Rilomena
National High School

2010 2014

TERTIARY

Cebu Technological
University- Main
Campus

2014 - present