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Arduino Recycle Bin: Technology Workshop Living Food Play Outside
Arduino Recycle Bin: Technology Workshop Living Food Play Outside
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http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-recycle-bin/
Intro: Arduino recycle bin
This Instructable will show you how to make a recycle bin with the Arduino. Put your hand in front of the bin and it opens itself!
- An Arduino Uno
- A Servo
- An Ultrasonic Sensor
- Hinges
- A drill
- Some screws
- Various Wires
- A breadboard
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Step 2: Make the box
I made a wooden box with a laser cutter. I used http://www.makercase.com/ to design the box. It's a very easy website, just fill in how big you want the box to be and
press generate.
If you make one with the laser cutter make sure to modify the top like I did. if the top (lid) isn't flat it won't be able to open.
If you don't have a laser cutter or you can't use it, you can always make a (wooden) box yourself!
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Step 3: Print the Arduino case (optional)
I printed an Arduino case so the Arduino won't get damaged inside the bin. I added the files so you can print them if you want. I got the files from this Thingiverse project:
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:628929
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File Downloads
uno_case_base.stl (1 MB)
[NOTE: When saving, if you see .tmp as the file ext, rename it to 'uno_case_base.stl']
uno_case_lid.stl (1 MB)
[NOTE: When saving, if you see .tmp as the file ext, rename it to 'uno_case_lid.stl']
Step 4: Code + setup
Now, for this to work you need to have the code. Connect your Arduino to the computer and install the code below on it.
When this is done you have to connect all the wires to the right places. Just to clarify things, I'll write down what goes where:
Ultrasonic Sensor:
- VCC goes to 5V
Servo:
For the Arduino to turn on you'll need a battery or the usb connector to the computer.
File Downloads
I put the Arduino and all the wires inside the bin at the bottom. Now for the Ultrasonic sensor I made two holes at the front so it fits right in. As for the Servo, I screwed it
to the box just in the right place so the lid will open when you activate it.
But of course the lid won't open itself. I used two small hinges so the lid can open and close.
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Step 6: Example of finished product
In this video you can see how the bin actually works. I made this for a school project, that's why the bin is so small. Feel free to make a bigger one! Any questions? Let
me know!
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