> > The vending machine should use a card like an ATM/gift card, not accept cash. > You should be able to "charge" the card with some cash via a web portal and > keep the card in the facility in your space. If something is needed, one can > purchase it with the card. If there is no money on the card, a person can > add cash to the card via a web portal somewhere. Scenario: remote hands > guy arrives on site, needs an SFP, card doesn't have enough money on it, > calls me, I can add the cash to the card, he can purchase the SFP and leave > the card in the space for the next time it is needed. > >
Actually pricing should be 8 bits, 16 bits, or maybe 32 bits for the really important stuff. George
