Hokus Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 PREFACE Coke vending machines are everywhere. They're getting more and more like regular computers with LEDs that show little "ICE COLD" messages and whatnot. Well, there's a lot more to those little built-in computers than you may think. Included in the low-level operating system that these babies run on is an actual debug menu that gives you access to all sorts of machine information and possibly gives you free cokes in older machines. WHICH MACHINES WORK? There's a very strict list of vending machines that have the debug menu. First off, they're all COCA-COLA product vending machines. This means the giant, un-missable picture on the front must show any of the following: Coke, Dasani (Water), Barq's Root Beer, Vanilla Coke, Cherry Coke, Sprite, Evlan (water), Fanta, Fresca, Frutopia, Hi-C, Sprite Remix, Mad River, Mello Yello, Minute Maid, Nestea, Odwalla, Mr. Pibb/Pibb Xtra, Planet Java, Power Ade, Seagram's Ginger Ale, Simply Orange, Sparkletts, or Tab. Of course anything Diet or Caffeine free works too. The machine must have an LED screen. Some of the older ones just allow the LED to be set to a price amount and won't have the debug menu. You're safer if the little LED is telling you something. Usually it will scroll a little message like "Ice Cold Cokes". Newer machines are more likely candidates. ACCESSING THE MENU To enter the menu, there's a button combination. HERE'S THE ONLY THING YOU HAVE TO REALLY REMEMBER: [4]-[2]-[3]-[1] The buttons are numbered depending on how they are positioned. They will either be vertical (more likely), or in horizontal rows of 4 buttons per row. If it is vertical, the first button is #1, the one below it is #2, and so forth. If the buttons are in horizontal rows, the first button is #1, and the one to the right of it is #2. The numbers work like a type writer after that. In rows of 4, the first button of row 2 will be button #5. So, to review, getting in to the debug menu looks like this: COKE MACHINE:::::: $1.00 ------- ------------- [ Coke ] <-- Hit this button last [ Coke ] <-- Hit this button second [ Diet Coke ] <-- Hit this button third [ Sprite ] <-- Hit this button first [ And so on ] ------------- Some text should show up on the LED (probably the word "Error", we'll explain what it means next sections). If nothing happens, your machine doesn't have the debug menu. NAVIGATION To navigate from option to option (What they are is next section), remember the numberings we gave the buttons. They work as follows: Button [ 1 ] - Exit/Back Button [ 2 ] - Up Button [ 3 ] - Down Button [ 4 ] - Select OPTIONS Depending on the age of the machine, you will get a varying amount of default options available. On older machines: SALE, VER, EROR, and RTN On newer machines: CASH, SALE, EROR, and RTN CASH - Machine Earnings Display The CASH option will display how much money is in the machine currently. It generally takes a second or two to load. From here, you can scroll up and down through 12 or 16 different options, depending on the machine age. These other options display how much money was spent on each individual item, classified through its button (or slot, as I like to call it) number. A neat side note about the slot numbers is that there are more slot numbers than there are actual slot, so usually the last 4 buttons contain zero money. This could be so that the same OS could be used on bigger machines, but the newer machines have even more slot numbers. SALE - Total Sale Count The SALE option displays how many drinks have been sold out of the machine. This tends to be cumulative, but not on all machines. The stock guy is probably supposed to reset this each time he re-stocks. Also, this has the same sub-options as the CASH option, where you can scroll up and down and see how many drinks have been sold from each slot. VER - System/Machine Version? This option will cause a large alphanumeric string to scroll across the LCD. The number looks very much like a serial number, but doesn't vary from machine to machine. It is most likely the OS or machine version number, but of the older machines that have the option, I haven't seen one that doesn't have the same number. EROR - Error Log There are 8 different types of errors - COLJ (Column Jams), VEnd (Vend Mechanism), door (Door Switch), sels (Select Switch), CHAR (Changer Errors), acce (Acceptor Errors), StS (Space-to-sales errors), and bVal (Bill Validators). The separate types and actual errors are useless, as you assumably can't get inside the machine, BUT(!) you can clear the errors. Hold the enter (Number 4) button down for about 2 seconds, and it should clear the error. RTN - Return This is simply the return option. Selecting this will exit the debug menu. On newer machines, pressing the BACK button at the main menu will not exit, and RTN must be selected. A side note: The menu can also be exited by pressing the coin return button. EXTRAS By holding in the coin return button and not releasing, on the newer "big-button" machines, this will display the internal temperature in Fahrenheit, as in "42F". **Update** There are many more menu options that are only accessible if they've either been enabled from the computer inside the machine, or on the internal computer behind the door (Probably not feasible for you to access). CPO - Coin Payout Mode You can can dump coins from the coin mechanism, and the various menu options allow you to choose which type of coins (Nickels, dimes, etc.) are dumped. tVFL - Tube Fill Mode This is useless to you. This allows you to load coins into the coin tubes, which you can't do from the outside. TEST - Test Routines This allows you to test the following various routines: SE Allows you to test the buttons. Will give you number of button when you press it SP Sold-out paddle test. Not quite sure, most likely internal function. Su Sold-out switch test. Same as paddle. CO Motor test. Will run various column motors. Cn Coin test. Put in a coin and it will tell you what kind of coin it is. nA Note acceptor test. Same as Cn, but for bills. dSP Display test. Will illuminate various LEDs. vErS Rattles off version number. RELY - Relay test This tests the relay electronic control of various parts. Do not do, as it will cause damage if various internal parts are not unplugged before usage. PASS - Password This is not normally accessible, but allows you to change the menu password from the 4-2-3-1. Whoo! PrIC - Price Setting Used to set the price for a drink. Not sure how to work it, but it seems simple enough. StOS - Space-to-sales routine Lets you change the STS routine and other options. This means that various buttons will all mean the same thing, i.e. the 6 coke buttons don't actually vend from 6 different columns, but vend from one (changing when one runs out of course). COn - Machine Configuration/Permissions This is the machine config menu that decides what of these options you are allowed to access through the outside panel. This is probably only accessible with the door open. I won't go into detail, but I'll list the Config numbers and what each do: C1 sets price menu on, C2 sets special (manufacturer) options on), C3 disables the "ICE COLD COKE" message. C4 is autoviewing of menu when door is opened, C5 is door switch status, C6 is mysteriously reserved for "future use", C7 determines whether your money credit stays in for 5 minutes or indefinitely, C8 is Force Vend, C9 allows multiple vends without putting in more money (i.e put in a 5 and get 3 cokes and then your change), and C10 is Escrow Inhibit. CCoC - Correct Change Only Control Adjusts Correct Change only rule to your liking. TIME - Time Adjustment Allows you to set the machine's local time. LANG - Language Selection Not sure how many languages are supported, but there are apparently more than just English. USEFULNESS Unless you can get behind the door, there's little you can do with this except impress your friends. However, if you're able to set the C-switches properly, you'll be able to manipulate the machine in any way you want, get free drinks, change the price, set up cool buy-one-get-one-free deals, etc, etc . Not to forget, knowledge is power. One step closer to free sodas! i have yet to figure out how to get the free sodas...discuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kr430n5_666 Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 days days days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Rage- Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 I do believe this has already been posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kr430n5_666 Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 Originally posted by sans sheriff@Feb 20 2005, 12:00 AM I do believe this has already been posted. Quoted post 900% correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokus Posted February 20, 2005 Author Share Posted February 20, 2005 oh..my bad..well i guess go ahead and delete then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Rage- Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 You can not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villain Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 I'll have to remember this for my urban survival training... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaCosaNostra Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 All this shit is useless.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villain Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 Oh see i already forgot. Someone make an urban survival training book. I picked up a few tricks in jail in case of emergency type shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kr430n5_666 Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 I tried this on a newer model and I got an error. I thought it was pretty awesome, regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokus Posted February 20, 2005 Author Share Posted February 20, 2005 like what?..you should share..is their already an urban survival thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CACashRefund Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 Originally posted by LaCosaNostra@Feb 19 2005, 05:05 PM All this shit is useless.. Quoted post Very... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villain Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 Hmm... well I've seen books on how to disappear, how to blow shit up, making fake i.d.s but I dont think I've seen urban survival. I can't tell everyone now can I? If I tell everyone, then everyone is going to do it, then honest crooks will have to go back to knocking Mr. Plum over the head with the candlestick in the study again. *How about this... If you really think you need or want to know then pm or email me or something. I will not respond right away. I am busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villain Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 Ok, here's one everyone should know. 1-800-SHELTER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Leader Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 I didn't read it. But it looked like a lot to save a fucking dollar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Peanut Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 buy me a coke and i'll read all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2old2care Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 Anybody know the name of the old thread like this... I searched and came up with nada :( :( :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffie Crave Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 i guess this means pepsi has more hi-teck machines then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackstand Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 WOW SO INTERESTING. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferris Bueller Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Did you get this out of 2600 or what? There was an article about this - although it only told how to get the system messages, not going as far as nabbing yourself a free soder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeizm Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Coca-cola machine hacking device Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_dowmagik Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 this reminds me - is there any truth to the rumor that emmanual goldstein is a sex offender? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermdog Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr.testical Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 you do realize how much shit you have to do to get a coke? come on now, buy the time you get your coke channel 10 news will be there reporting live becuase your ass had to sit there for 20 minutes with directions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26SidedCube Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Well, this is great if pushing a series of buttons will quench your thirst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymity1 Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 seriously, you are better off going to the store and running out with some beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRON KING Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 i thought you dump hella sopy ass water into the key thing and money pops out the wazoo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telo Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 It seems as though it would be a whole lot easier to not be a cheap ass and invest in a whopping .75 to 1.00$... If you are breaking the bank and cant afford 1.00, you need to be in rehab for your crack addiction.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokus Posted February 22, 2005 Author Share Posted February 22, 2005 i dunno, i thought it seemed kinda cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telo Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 No biggie.. It really is kind of interesting.. But im not trying to push 75 buttons and sit there for half a day.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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