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 ==Specs==
-*PosiVend<sup>TM</sup> guaranteed delivery system
+*PosiVend™ guaranteed delivery system
 *Product capacity up to 672 items
 *Free-vend, cash, credit or debit card capable
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 ==Usage==
-<br /><blockquote>'''<big>⚠</big> Caution: Never shake, rock, or tip the vending machine. It weighs a lot more than you, and you will be hurt or killed when it lands on you. You won't get free product, and if it's jammed, someone with a key can make it right. Do not die for a bag of chips.'''</blockquote>
+<blockquote><br /></blockquote>
+{| class="wikitable"
+!'''<big>⚠</big> Caution: Never shake, rock, or tip the vending machine. It weighs a lot more than you, and you will be hurt or killed when it lands on you. <big>⚠</big>'''
-=== Cash (Cold hard coinage) ===
+'''You won't get free product, and if it's jammed, someone with a key can make it right. Do not die for a bag of chips.'''
+|}
-==== Short Version: ====
+===Cash (Cold hard coinage)===
+====Short Version:====
 Insert coin(s), make selection, get product.
-==== Longer Bikeshed Version: ====
+====Longer Bikeshed Version:====
-# Insert coins to add sufficient credit.
+#Insert coins to add sufficient credit.
-#* At any point press the coin return to end the transaction and receive a refund for any credit.
+#*At any point press the coin return to end the transaction and receive a refund for any credit.
-# Make a selection
+#Make a selection
-# If sufficient credit, attempt vend:
+#If sufficient credit, attempt vend:
-## If laser break-beam is triggered, vend assumed successful, transaction finalized and change provided as necessary.
+##If laser break-beam is triggered, vend assumed successful, transaction finalized and change provided as necessary.
-## If laser break-beam is NOT triggered, mark selection sold out, Goto 2.
+##If laser break-beam is NOT triggered, mark selection sold out, Goto 2.
-# Profit?
+#Profit?
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-=== Protocoin (using member RFID card) ===
+===Protocoin (using member RFID card)===
-==== Short Version: ====
+====Short Version:====
 Tap member card, make selection, get product.
-==== Longer Bikeshed Version: ====
+====Longer Bikeshed Version:====
+#Establish Protocoin balance on Spaceport [https://my.protospace.ca/paymaster Paymaster],
+#Tap member card on indicated reader,
+#*Spacevend controller will query Spaceport and display user's name and Protocoin balance.
+#*At any point press the coin return to end the transaction and receive a refund for any credit.
+#Make a selection:
+#*If sufficient balance:
+#**Submit 'spend' transaction to Spaceport for selection value:
+#***If ''transaction'' successful, add cash balance to the vending controller (escrow), and attempt vend:
+#***#If vend successful, Finalize transaction.
+#***#If vend unsuccessful, mark sold out and return to 3.
+#Definitely profit.
+== Stocking the machine ==
+=== The short version: ===
+# Acquire vendible goods, keep the receipt.
+# Load goods in the vending machine.
+# Submit receipt to payme@ to be reimbursed.
+<br />
+=== The longer version with multiple considerations and processes when stocking the machine: ===
+==== Selecting and Sourcing wares ====
+* Check machine: What is sold out/moving fast?
+* Before buying check existing inventory first - Located inside vending machine basement, on top of fridge, and in overstock cabinet located in fabric room.
+* Try to get items in wholesale/bulk/on sale. General guideline: Spend less than $1.00/item for chips/chocolate bars, less than $2.00 for premium snacks.
+** Consider how fast can we go through a case before expiry dates? Bulk pricing is great until you have 20 pounds of expired nougat.
+* What do people want (todo: forum poll, history tracking/analytics)
+* Non-snacks: PPE often successful: Safety glasses, n95 masks.
+* Physical size limitations - Most standard snacks/chips/bars work, but larger/rigid boxes might not. Check first.
+==== Communicate intent ====
+* Announce purchase plans to ensure not double-buying
+==== Purchase Stuff ====
+* Commonly sourced from Wholesale club, Costco, Dollarama (sells candy as a loss leader), Princess Auto (Bulk PPE)
+* Keep the receipt for anything you buy.
+** May need to return items.
+** Need receipt to be reimbursed.
+* Write down the effective cost of overstock on the case so the next person knows the correct vending price/slot.
+** eg. 24 pack of chocolate bars for $19.99 + tax = $20.99 / 24 =  <u>$0.88 cost</u> on the box.
+==== Effective Pricing ====
+* Aim for low-mid convenience store pricing. Some profit to justify the effort to fill the machine, power, and floor space.
+* Usually 25-50% profit margin for snacks, close to 0% for PPE.
+* 2024 example: Chocolate bar wholesale cost $0.95. Vend price at least $1.25.
+* Consider discounting vend price down to cost to move end-date items more quickly
+<br />
+==== Loading the machine ====
-# Establish Protocoin balance on Spaceport [https://my.protospace.ca/paymaster Paymaster],
+# Acquire the key from the wall lockbox using code from the vending squad or directors lastpass
-# Tap member card on indicated reader,
+# Use key to unlock door handle until handle pops out slightly, then pull handle fully outward to unlock until door swings out freely.
-#* Spacevend controller will query Spaceport and display user's name and Protocoin balance.
+# Put machine in Service Mode:
-#* At any point press the coin return to end the transaction and receive a refund for any credit.
+#* Entering ''Service Mode'' will allow pricing/settings changes, as well as automatically reset any 'sold out' or 'jammed' errors.
-# Make a selection:
+#* Inside near top of electronics area is a cylindrical white pull-switch.
-#* If sufficient balance:
+#*# Pull out: ''Service mode''
-#** Submit 'spend' transaction to Spaceport for selection value:
+#*# Push in: ''Normal mode''
-#*** If ''transaction'' successful, add cash balance to the vending controller (escrow), and attempt vend:
+#* Change prices: Outside the scope of this how-to. See manual pdf or instructions printed inside door.
-#***# If vend successful, Finalize transaction.
+# Pull out and lower product shelf to make loading much easier:
-#***# If vend unsuccessful, mark sold out and return to 3.
+## Slightly lift front of shelf while pulling towards yourself past retention detent (like a desk keyboard tray)
-# Definitely profit.
+## Pull out shelf approximately 3-4 toast until able to tilt downwards 1.5 toast where it will stably rest.
+##* '''<big>⚠</big> Do not remove shelf completely, it has wires that need to be disconnected or the machine will be damaged.'''
+# Stock items in slots ensuring each item leans backwards and stays within one 'coil' of the vend helix.
+# Lift shelf back to level position, then slide back into machine and lift over detent until secured.
+# Repeat steps 4-5 for each shelf, then reverse steps (3-1) to reassemble machine
+#* Ensure machine is placed back in Normal mode
+#* Close door firmly (the last few decitoast takes some force
+#* Remove key and push latch handle fully in to re-lock door.
+#* Return key to lock box
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