Plate dispenser using microcontroller (PIC)

This project implements the vending machine concept in plate dispensing for self service food outlets, such as food court or large canteen. This is to ensure that customer return the used plate at the right plate stations, instead of leaving it on the table. The system releases a plate when a proper and valid coin is inserted into the coin acceptor. Once the plate returned into the dirty plate receptor the coin will be returned to the customers. The implementation of the system is using microcontroller as it is easy to designed and modify, cheap, and robust.