Coin acceptor command line tool Windows

The goal of this application is to run on a windows machine (win7 up to latest version) which operates a generic MDB coin acceptor to accept a fixed amount. When the price is paid, something happens (depending on the product).

The MDB interface to talk with the coin acceptor will be a USB device which behaves and shows up like a standard COM port.

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Configuration

Before running the application there is needed to configure the config.txt file according to your needs

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COINACCEPT COMx 200 10,20,50,100,200 3
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COM port to use (COMx)
Amount of money to collect (in cents, for example 2€ being 200
Value of the different coins (for example 10,20,50,100,200)
How much console output is produced
- 0 - Nothing
- 1 - Only money relevant
- 2 - MDB messages with the exception of the empty Poll/Ack
- 3 - Everything

Wiring

Please NEVER connect MDB Cables with the machine turned on, this can damage both devices

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