Just wondered if anyone had experience with one of these devices. Found a couple. They trigger from cash drawer kick and can be used for say kitchen printer as an alarm for order coming in to ensure the new order is noticed.

[image] JTRTech: can be used for say kitchen printer as an alarm for order coming in to ensure the new order is noticed. I’ve seen quite a few thermal receipt printers these days have this functionality built in. Some have a speaker and can make a loud noise, or even play a custom sound file…

That mean big $$$ :sweat_smile:

[image] sukasem: That mean big $$$ Nope, similar price as others on the market

[image] markjw: Nope, similar price as others on the market Yeah, if you want to buy brand new. I only buy used one lol for under $60.

There is a tutorial floating around on how to make one from common parts bought at an electronics store. . [image] [OFF TOPIC] Buzzer or Bell for printer V4 Question I think you can find something like this. http://www.eposperipherals.co.uk/melody-box-bixolon-rmb100/ Mor…

The new range of POS printers I actually bring in, have an inbuilt feature with not only flashy lights but also a beeping sound that notifies whoever is there, the order is here, and it only stops until the order is ripped from the printer. auto cutter embedded of course EDIT: They not as expensive…

[image] markjw: Nope, similar price as others on the market You got a link mark? Would be intrigued to have a look. The external ones were only £30-40 which I thought was quite reasonable however being a complete geek @Jesse s link has excited me :slightly_smiling:

[image] JTRTech: You got a link mark? Would be intrigued to have a look. This is my local supplier in Hong Kong. I haven’t used this printer before, but I’m also intrigued and going to get a loan of one from them probably next week to play around with it. The print speed is also very fast, …

Ewwwww, defiantly dont like the gold one LOL. Any idea what kind of RRP these would have.

[image] JTRTech: Any idea what kind of RRP these would have. They will both have MOQ for overseas order and I don’t think EC Line will ship to UK. I would say RRP would be around £130. I haven’t used either of them but I do have a relationship with both suppliers so I can sell them - send m…

Anyone used a pos printer/drawer alarm?

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Jesse February 8, 2016, 5:51am 6

There is a tutorial floating around on how to make one from common parts bought at an electronics store.
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