* Cans usually are thrown down by gravity. Ours will rise up with a lift for an easy pick.
* New concepts to operate the machine and for the as well as current paymentmethods. We discuss new approaches using mobile phone appsphones (NFC/APP).* Our machine form Design, look and function will be attractive extraordinary appealing to set it up suit at events or in the lobby of a at hotellobbies.* Hardware and software of our machines are will be Open Source!.
'''We are still looking for collaboration, supporters to participate in and participants for the below-described modules!'''
== Concept ==
The idea for the new vending machine concept was is born in a vitual space. The project will bring the design to our physical world.
The current design lives exists on [http://www.marbleisle.com:9000/wifi/user/account/ Marble Isle],
a virtual 3D world based on [http://opensimulator.org/wiki/Main_Page OpenSimulator].
<gallery caption="Getränkedosen-Automat im Design Prototype of a can vending machine in an OpenSimulator">
Datei:Getraenkeautomat 001 OpenSimulator Snapshot.jpg|Two Avatars check the design
Datei:Getraenkeautomat 002 Heber.jpeg|Can lift mechanics
== Modules ==
=== Aufbau innen Inner Structure === * Objective: inexpensive material, easy to carry* (initial prototype made of wood for functional testing)
=== Housing Casing ===
* Aluminium (weight ...)
** water tubing
** Transport via belts
** OptionenOptions: threaded rods, bicycle gears, ... in discussion
<gallery>
Datei:GDA_Lift_001.png|Konzept für den Dosen-Lift Draft of the soda can lift
</gallery>
=== Usability ===
* Objective: Steuerung am Automaten mit Touchdisplay sowie per HandyOperating via Android touchdisplay at the case, as well as Near Field Communication (NFC/Text/Tablet etcApp. per App) * zunächst Initial Prototyp: Microcontroller per Zehnertastatur und alphanummerischem Displayvia ten-key and alphamerical display** später2nd step: Android OS Tablet oder Smartfone "fest" im Automaten integriert --> Androidor smart phone as component of the vending machine** interne Kommunikation z.B. per internal communication via Bluetooth
=== Payment ===
* Objective: Many several payment options, like as coupons, lotteries, micropayments, Apps** Android AppsApp.
** Near-Field-Communication
** Text/SMS
** Barcodes or coupon codes
* [https://github.com/FellowTraveler/Open-Transactions Open Transactions]
= OLD - we switch to English Jan 2011 =
To allow international contacts we will We switch the project documentation to English english to support international collaboration / 2011-01-15
== Ziel des Projekts ==