Hybrid air machine

An inflation machine configured to inflate an item, the inflation machine comprising:

• an air pump;
• a pressure sensor;
• a first air dispenser comprising a first hose and a first air chuck, wherein a user manually controls an amount of air dispensed, wherein a flow of air is stopped manually, and wherein the first air dispenser is in communication with the air pump;
• a second air dispenser comprising a second hose and a second air chuck, wherein the second air dispenser is an electronically-controlled dispenser in which a flow of air is stopped without manual control, and wherein the second air dispenser is in communication with the air pump;
• a user interface, wherein a user selects a desired air pressure using the user interface;
• a controller configured to activate the first air dispenser or the second air dispenser in response to a user input from the user interface;
• a coupon dispenser configured to dispense a coupon when the inflation machine is used by a user, wherein the coupon is configured for an establishment where the inflation machine is located;
• and
• a payment mechanism configured to receive a payment in exchange for operation of the first acid:
• or second air dispenser;
• wherein the controller is configured to inactivate the electronically-controlled dispenser in response to a signal from the pressure sensor that the desired air pressure is achieved.