DIY Candy Dispenser Machine Using REKA:BIT With Micro:bit

Let’s learn how to make a candy machine using REKA-BIT, where it can automatically drop candies when we place our hand under the cone! ✨

Video Tutorial

Step 1: Components and Tools

Electrical Components Required:

• 1x REKA:BIT board with micro:bit v2
• 1x Servo Motor
• 1x Ultrasonic Sensor
• 1x Grove to female header cable
• 1x 4xAA battery holder

Tools Required:

• Cardboard
• Hot Glue Gun
• Scissor
• Cellophane Tape
• Aluminum Foil

All listed components can be found on our website Cytron Technologies

Step 2: Use Cardboard To Make The Candy Machine

Bring cardboard and cut it according to the dimensions that appear in the picture above.

After that, start to attach the cardboard parts as shown in the pictures above using a hot glue gun.

1. Attach the sides on the base of the box
2. Attach the yellow part on the front side
3. Use cellophane tape to attach the back part to the box on the left side only (so we always be able to open the box from the backsid)
4. Use cellophane tape to attach the top part on the box from one side only (so we can refill the candy from the top)
5. Finally, the box should look like picture number 5.

Note: I've covered the cardboard with white paper, and placed the "Candy Template" on the front side of the cardboard.

You can also print and use the same template, download the pdf file below:
Candy Machine - A4 Size Template

Step 3: Make The Cone & Attach The Components

Step 4: Connection

Step 5: Code

Now, connect your REKA:BIT to your device and open MakeCode editor to start programming.

Well done!