I have some issues while using Coin Acceptor - Programmable

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I just bought ‘Coin Acceptor - Programmable (6 coin types)’ and tried to make some programs but I enfronted some issues while trying to connect it to the Arduino UNO processor.

So I found the video instruction provided on the website, which is on https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11636.

The problem was,

first, is the program called Realterm necessary in order to sort the coins?

second, if not, how can I make the device to be connected with Arduino UNO and show signals on the serial monitor?

I want to get some information about how to receive and interpret signals on Arduino skectch software using some codes.

(I made the device to recognize 4 different types of coins after watching videos though.)

I will look forward to hear your response.

Thanks a lot.

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vividsm:
The problem was,

first, is the program called Realterm necessary in order to sort the coins?

second, if not, how can I make the device to be connected with Arduino UNO and show signals on the serial monitor?

I want to get some information about how to receive and interpret signals on Arduino skectch software using some codes.

(I made the device to recognize 4 different types of coins after watching videos though.)

I will look forward to hear your response.

Thanks a lot.

If you want to connect it directly to a PC you'll need a USB-TTL serial converter and some terminal emulator program. That could be Hyperterminal instead of Realterm if you want.

To connect to an Uno I would use the pulse output, connected to a digital input pin. I believe the 6 coin machine outputs a different number of pulses for each coin type. So have the Uno count the pulses and do a “print” to the serial monitor of that number and/or the associated coin value.