Medience Dispenser

Keeping up with a daily medication schedule can be difficult, but missing a dose shouldn't be an option. Welcome to the Medience Dispenser, a DIY automated solution designed to organize and dispense medication reliably.

In this project, I will show you how to build your own dispenser using a combination of 3D-printed parts, an Arduino microcontroller, and basic electronic components. Whether you are looking to help a family member manage their prescriptions or just want to build a useful mechatronic device, this guide covers the entire process—from printing the carousel mechanism to wiring the circuit and uploading the code. Let's get building!

Video Above:

Physical Supplies

1. 1 Arduino Board
2. 1 Breadboard
3. 1 mini breadboard
4. 1 Switch
5. 1 Button
6. 1 360 degree Continuous rotating Servo Motor
7. 10-15 Wires (extra in case)
8. 1 Pencil Box

Needed Files:

1. Arduino Code
2. CAD files

Power Rails:

1. Connect the Arduino 5V pin to the red positive (+) rail of the breadboard.
2. Connect an Arduino GND pin to the blue negative (-) rail of the breadboard.

Servo Motor:

1. Red wire (Power): Connect to the red positive (+) rail.
2. Black/Brown wire (Ground): Connect to the blue negative (-) rail.
3. Green/Orange/White wire (Signal): Connect to Arduino digital pin ~9.

Wiring for the 2nd Breadboard:

1. Connect a red wire (Power) from main breadboard to the mini board for the switch.
2. Connect a 2 black wires (Ground) from main breadboard to the mini board for both switch and button
3. Finally, connect wire (color of your choice) to mini board for the button to pin 3 on the Arduino and connect a wire to the bread board for the switch to pin 2 on the Arduino.

Explained within the Video

1. To Assemble we slid the servo into the slit on the big piece after sliding the wire through the back.
2. Then we put the servo holder on the top of the servo then screwed in the top model on the servo.

Explained within the Video

1. Beneath the CAD model, we made a cardboard box as a base where the Arduino board and wires are hidden.
2. The cardboard box has small incisions where the button and switch are placed on top on another smaller breadboard so they are accessible to the user.
3. Wire all components through the holes and place CAD model on top of platform.

Platform:

1. For the platform, we used a pencil box to hold the Arduino and the main breadboard.
2. We drilled 2 holes within the box to create( One in the back for the USB cord to connect to a laptop and another on top for the 2nd breadboard that has the button and the switch.
3. The CAD model sits on top with the wiring from the breadboard hidden with in the pencil box.