Coin Count Machine

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Hello Everyone ,

I have a project to use coin count machine with Arduino. I will buy coin count machine like that "https://www.amazon.com/Cassida-C200-Sorter-Counter-Roller/dp/B0051QAN3M?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_3" there is no computer connection (e.g. RS232) every under 1000 $ machine. How can I get data from these machine to Ardunio. I found a solution that OCR using web cam or some PC camera but this way is not a good solution.

Thank you.

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What data are you looking to get from the counter?

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When you pop the cover off that unit you will find pretty easy access to the count sensors.

I never took apart my keypad, you likely will want to monitor the reset button.

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Yes, but what actual data are you looking for. The total count?

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Add a break beam sensor to each individual output and start counting. No doubt those coins will be spit out one by one.

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Weight the containers after counting.
That would give a good cross check on the total from the counting machine.

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Hello ,

I want to receive how much money was counted by coin count machine. I saw number on digital screen on the machine then I want to get number with digital and to use python program. How can I connect this machine without connection port.

Thank you.

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endoramax:
Hello ,

I want to receive how much money was counted by coin count machine. I saw number on digital screen on the machine then I want to get number with digital and to use python program. How can I connect this machine without connection port.

Thank you.

You would need to make your own connection port by getting a circuit diagram of the machine and working out how to modify it.
Or, you could add your own sensors to the machine.
Or, you could use a camera and image recognition to decode the numbers on the screen , but you have already ruled that out

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Hi ardly ,

Thanks for your help.

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Sorry for not being more positive but if the device does not already have an interface then you need to reverse engineer one.

Another approach would be to make your own machine. It is not actually that difficult as is shown in the example below. A system could be prototyped in cardboard and then built in something more substantial. If you build your own you can add sensors to count the coins falling through each slot.

I linked to this video in another post;

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Have you looked other sorters - there are some to which you can attach a printer to get reports

Eg safe scan, their £159 model has a printer connection