getting a vending machine to work

[Rick in PA]

In the old days, if you had a (mechanical) vending machine that was obstinate, you gave it a wack, then it worked. These newfangled (electronic) vending machines just don't respond to a little physical persuasion, but I found their weak point, power. Just threaten to withold their electricity by unplugging them for 10 or 15 seconds and they straighten right out. Try it, it works.

[1]OK, OK, you are actually reseting the microprocessor by turning off the power and this only works if the microprocessor "hangs", but it's worth a try if you're hungry and the dang snack machine will not accept your money. [/1]

[Powertrip]

Rick in PA (14 Jan, 2002 08:05 p.m.):
In the old days, if you had a (mechanical) vending machine that was obstinate, you gave it a wack, then it worked. These newfangled (electronic) vending machines just don't respond to a little physical persuasion, but I found their weak point, power. Just threaten to withold their electricity by unplugging them for 10 or 15 seconds and they straighten right out. Try it, it works.

[1]OK, OK, you are actually reseting the microprocessor by turning off the power and this only works if the microprocessor "hangs", but it's worth a try if you're hungry and the dang snack machine will not accept your money. [/1]

Or.... Just kick the crap out of it. It may not solve the problem, but it sure feels good!

[PT Ted]

Powertrip (14 Jan, 2002 08:14 p.m.):

Or.... Just kick the crap out of it. It may not solve the problem, but it sure feels good!

I like that. I think thats what I would do and it would make me feel better too. I may still not get the food and may still want something. But if you have had been there with this machine you would know how good it was just to kick again and again OH wrong machine Dammmmmm. Please for give me some times I go on and on. Sorry
LOL.
Ted

[PT_Hot_Rod]

If it is small enough you and a buddy tip it so far forward that the food products just fall out. Trust me it works.