Makers: Randy Glenn, Rudie Shahinian, Chris Johnson
Date: July 2011
Description
The Project Vending Machine is a device that allows a user to copy information about a number of projects to a USB memory key. The user inserts a memory key to begin the process, selects a number of projects from a physical control panel, and hits a big red button to start the copy process. The machine then copies the project details to the USB key, so that the user can take the details home to build and tweak the projects to their hearts’ content. The design and code for the Vending Machine will be open-source when completed.
Feature List
- Spots for up to eight project information downloads.
- Nearly universal USB device recognition.
- Absolutely virus free information downloads.
- Advanced push-rod technology.
- Ambiguously coloured status lights.
Technical Specs
- Downloads powered by Linux base Chumby Alarm Clock
- Optical sensors and Push-Rods interfaced over serial.
- Bash/C scripts running on the Chumby support mount/cp operations.