Pulse by Paying.co is the software that turns any pulse-protocol vending machine, amusement cabinet, laundry unit, or unattended device into a modern cashless terminal. Our software talks directly to Datacap and Charge Anywhere — so your machine just accepts the payment.
Pulse is the simple, reliable electrical signaling protocol that runs millions of legacy vending machines, arcade cabinets, and laundry units. Pulse by Paying.co is the software that brings them into the cashless era. We talk pulse to the machine, we talk directly to Datacap or Charge Anywhere on the payment side, and we keep the whole flow running — without you touching signaling logic.
Our software emits precision pulse signals to the machine controller. Pulse width, count, timing, debounce protection, and signal integrity — all of it, handled inside the software.
We communicate directly with Datacap Systems and Charge Anywhere. No middleware, no gateway hops, no third-party API in between. Our software is the integration.
Contactless, chip, mobile wallets, and QR — the payment methods customers actually use. The software wires them into legacy pulse logic the machine already understands.
Devices drop offline. Signals get noisy. Cards fail mid-transaction. The software recovers automatically — reverses partial vends, retries the right calls, keeps your books clean.
Pulse is a beautifully simple protocol — until you try to wire a modern cashless reader to it. Pulse width matters. Pulse count matters. Debounce, signal integrity, machine-specific quirks across vending, amusement, and laundry — it's a swamp of analog detail.
We've spent years getting the signaling layer right so you don't have to. Our software emits precision pulses to the machine controller and communicates directly with Datacap or Charge Anywhere on the payment side. There is no middleman. There is no gateway in the middle. There is just the software, doing the work.
And because we abstract the processor underneath, you're not locked in. Switch from Datacap to Charge Anywhere — the software handles it. The machine never knows the difference.
Get startedPulse machines come in many shapes. Pick the mode that fits your hardware — from simple single-price vending to time-based pay-as-you-go systems. The software handles each mode natively.
For simple vending machines that accept one fixed payment per vend. Each pulse represents a set value, making it the most straightforward configuration to deploy.
Supports machines with multiple mechanisms or devices on a shared controller. Each device can be controlled independently, enabling complex multi-dispense setups.
Enables variable pricing — ideal for machines offering different products or services at distinct price points within a single unit. The software maps amount to pulse count automatically.
Designed for time-based or usage-based systems such as car washes, gaming machines, or arcade rides. Charges according to session duration or usage length.
Most cashless retrofit solutions for pulse machines are a middleware tax — a gateway sitting between your machine and the processor, charging a transaction fee for the privilege. We're not that. We install on the device, emit pulses to the machine, and connect directly to your chosen processor. That's it.
The software runs precision pulse generation — configurable width, count, polarity, debounce, and signal conditioning. The machine controller sees a perfectly clean, perfectly timed signal every transaction.
We integrate directly with Datacap Systems and Charge Anywhere on the payment side. No third-party gateway, no middleware fees, no extra hop. Authorization goes straight to your processor of record.
The same software supports both processors. Switch from Datacap to Charge Anywhere, or run them across different segments of your fleet — the software handles each integration natively. Your operations stay simple.
Automatic retries, signal verification, processor failover, partial-transaction reconciliation. The software keeps the books clean even when the wiring or the network has a bad day.
Our software integrates natively with all three of the leading unattended payment processors. Pick the one you already run on — or run multiple across your fleet. We handle the differences internally so the machine never has to.
Native integration with Datacap's NETePay and dsiEMVUS stack — the widest-deployed unattended payment platform in North America. Our software communicates directly with Datacap on every transaction.
Native integration with Charge Anywhere's payment gateway and unattended processing rails. Our software connects directly — no extra middleware, no per-transaction gateway fees layered on top.
Anywhere there's a pulse-compliant device that needs to accept cashless payments. Our software is the layer that makes it modern — without anyone replacing proven hardware.
Snack, beverage, and specialty vending machines with simple pulse-based dispensing mechanisms. The software bridges your modern card reader to the legacy vend controller — no machine retrofit needed.
Learn moreArcade cabinets, amusement rides, and gaming machines that rely on pulse signaling for credit tracking. Single-price, multi-price, and pay-as-you-go all natively supported.
Learn moreWashers, dryers, and other laundry equipment using pulse-based payment and cycle activation. Deterministic, reliable transaction handling — because a stuck cycle is worse than a slow one.
Learn moreNo per-transaction fees. No middleware tax. License the software once a year per device, pick your processor, and ship.
For deployments running on Datacap's NETePay and dsiEMVUS stack — the widest-adopted unattended payment platform in North America.
For deployments running on Charge Anywhere's payment gateway and unattended processing rails. Direct connection, no extra hops.
♦ Running a fleet? Need volume licensing, white-label rails, or have a custom processor requirement? Talk to us about an enterprise arrangement.
Pulse by Paying.co is the software that puts modern cashless payments on legacy unattended hardware. We talk to the machine, we talk to Datacap or Charge Anywhere — you take the payment. License the software for your processor and ship today.