A cardboard ATM machine is a popular DIY project for children and is often made as a working model for school projects, essentially functioning as a personalized money bank. The construction involves building a cardboard cabinet and creating an internal mechanism to dispense or collect currency.
Materials generally include:
- Cardboard sheets and a cutter.
- A glue gun and super glue.
- Electrical components for a functional model (e.g., small DC motor, 9V battery, wires, and switches).
You must also design and attach a card-inserting slot, a display screen area, and a keypad to resemble a real ATM. Step-by-step video tutorials are widely available online for detailed guidance on assembly.