I created a vending machine for dispensing toys or candies placed in balls. It is possible to use real coins or printed tokens.

I designed it so that everything can be printed on a smaller printer like the A1 mini.
If someone would like a version for a larger printer and for larger balls, they can find my older project at this address:

[https://makerworld.com/en/models/477619-mechanical-vending-machine#profileId-388710](https://makerworld.com/en/models/477619-mechanical-vending-machine#profileId-388710)

assembly procedure:

Into the base /picture 1/ we gradually insert the parts according to pictures 2-6
We attach the mixer /picture 7/ /we can also glue/ to the top ring
and put it together on the large gear wheel. As in picture 9 we center
so that the holes are in one plane.
Insert the coin mechanism /picture 10/, put a 2mm strip on it
and on the entire top plate /red in pictures 13,14/
Put the top ball basket on the base and glue it, or
screw it from the bottom. Then put the whole thing on the already built parts
/pictures 17,18/. I recommend
screwing it through the top holes /seen in picture 19/ /I used heated screws for a better connection/
We can put the balls on top and insert the top cover and the coin drawer.

Assembling the coin drawer:

assemble according to the pictures and glue the inner cover with super glue.

Assembling the top cover:

proceed as with the coin drawer and glue the inner cover.
When placing it on the machine, I recommend lifting it up a bit so that when you lock it with the key, the lock can easily fit into the ball basket. The key is the same for both the cover and the coin drawer. It can only be pulled out when it is locked. I ordered the coin mechanism on Aliexpress, but it can also be obtained in other stores. I used the version for 2€ coins, but you can also order versions for other coins. Printed tokens in the same size as coins also work in the coin holder.

I ordered the mechanism here:

[https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006542189581.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.17.2b3c1802ka2F93](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006542189581.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.17.2b3c1802ka2F93)

I would like to make a coin mechanism using 3D printing in the near future.