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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: Coinage on October 17, 2009, 06:46:32 pm
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Now the main problems with coin comparitors/acceptors that I have gathered from different sources is that they jam up, the only way it would work is if the coins fall single file.
I took apart my coin counter which is the same model as this one...
You-Tube clip of similar Coin sorter that I have
Tay Chian TC-240 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8IFl0aRfK0&feature=player_embedded#)
When the coin rotates around the disc the coins fall into the hole that it fits in and there is a sensor in the hole that counts the coin. Ive played around with the senors in the holes and it seems very accurate. I rapidily moved my finger in and out of the holes as fast as I can and it seems to track every movement... also, It doesnt seem to get confused when I stick 4 fingers in 4 different denomination holes as fast as I can, it still keeps up. I'm assuming this sensor technology is cheap and available, since it is just tracking movement, not coin size or material.
Now, what I want to do is, get these sensors and a read out display connected to tubes that would be connected to a Klopp coin sorter, since it sorts each denomination and puts them in its own bin.
Klopp coin sorter
(http://kloppcoin.com/images/sorters/klopp-coin-model-coins-se.jpg)
Do, you know where I can get these sensors and a digital number count display?
Secretly I'm hoping my counter breaks down, so I can rip it apart and use the sensors. :dunno
I would be willing to pay someone to build these tube sensors with the LED read out. I don't need these things on a commercial scale, just 1 unit, possibly another 1 in the future.
I was wanting 6 tubes (each coin), with a small motion sensor in each one with wires about 5 - 8 inches between each tube and extra wire for the LED so I can figure out how I need to mount everything.
I will have a delivery system for the coins, I'll probally use that "Klopp" coin sorter, so the coins will have some control. Each denomination will go into its own tube.
I live in Vancouver Canada.
You can email me at: j-presley@hotmail.com
If you know anyone or company that could help me out with this project, please let me know.
Thanks,
James.