So I managed to install Raspbian on Raspberry, and now I am looking for some simple test utilities that will allow me to test connectivity to MEI using USB-RS232.
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The ATM has generic Logitech camera for scanning QR-codes and very common bill acceptor called MEI.
The camera is USB, while MEI bill acceptor is RS232 connected.
I will try to use USB-RS232 convertor to get everything on USB.
The camera is USB, while MEI bill acceptor is RS232 connected.
I will try to use USB-RS232 convertor to get everything on USB.
It's probably easier to go get a working USB bill acceptor.
Just my view, but if you do have issues then it's just another thing to diagnose. Is it the acceptor, is it the usb <-> serial adapter is it something else to go wrong.
I don't know your budget and yes a $25 usb to serial is a lot less then $300 for a new acceptor but it just might be worth it. Not to mention you can still sell the old one.
I don't know where you are so I am just using US prices, if you are someplace else in the world I could be totally off.
-Dave
The ATM has generic Logitech camera for scanning QR-codes and very common bill acceptor called MEI.
The camera is USB, while MEI bill acceptor is RS232 connected.
I will try to use USB-RS232 convertor to get everything on USB.
The camera is USB, while MEI bill acceptor is RS232 connected.
I will try to use USB-RS232 convertor to get everything on USB.
The major issue with converting ATM into some open source machine is the display and touch screen.
Touch-screen:
Transparent Glass I2C Interface 7" Multitouch Projected Capacitive Touch Screen FN070AV01.
Luckily Raspberry has capability to communicate using I2C.
I2C is a bus communication protocol similar to RS-485 (very popular in security systems) or CAN-bus (very popular in automobiles).
They are a little bit more complex that RS-232 or TTL that is being used for peer-peer connectivity.
Touch-screen:
Transparent Glass I2C Interface 7" Multitouch Projected Capacitive Touch Screen FN070AV01.
Luckily Raspberry has capability to communicate using I2C.
I2C is a bus communication protocol similar to RS-485 (very popular in security systems) or CAN-bus (very popular in automobiles).
They are a little bit more complex that RS-232 or TTL that is being used for peer-peer connectivity.
Hi everyone,
I own General Bytes BATMTwo Classic (with 600 notes).
I decided to get rid of General Bytes software and have some other software installed.
So if anyone has experience with getting it done, any help will be appreciated.
I will use this thread to keep everyone updated.
Thanks!!!
I own General Bytes BATMTwo Classic (with 600 notes).
I decided to get rid of General Bytes software and have some other software installed.
So if anyone has experience with getting it done, any help will be appreciated.
I will use this thread to keep everyone updated.
Thanks!!!
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