diy coin mech..

[oldschoolgamer21]

so here is my attempt at a diy coin mech..
things i used for it are
some acrylic i got at homedepot for about $10
a reed switch which i got for about $1 (took it out of door chime they sell at the dollar store)
and a neodymium magnet about $2 on ebay
super glue to put it together
and a piece of stainless steel wire.. for the small lever to bring up the magnet when the quarter hits..

took me a few hours to make and it works really well..
im just sharing this lil project cause maybe some will one to try making one to instead of buy one..

its a very simple design and very easy to make..
here is a video of it working...

[GORF000]

Nice job. It seem to work very well. 

[oldschoolgamer21]

Nice job. It seem to work very well. 

thanks, trying to make some anyone can do..

[mgb]

Nicely done. works very smoothly.
I like the use of the magnet and reed switch.

[oldschoolgamer21]

Nicely done. works very smoothly.
I like the use of the magnet and reed switch.

thanks.. its also easy to adjust.. just bend the wire till you hit the sweet spot and it works perfect..
didnt cost much either ...

[withalligators]

I like this, so you can use pennies, tokens or whatever

[oldschoolgamer21]

I like this, so you can use pennies, tokens or whatever

yeah, i tried pennies, dimes and nickels, but if you wanted it to just accept a certain coin you could just adjust the opening and/or cut out a slit on the side to drop the coin thats not big enough, very easy to make for a certain coin tho..