Intelligent Trash Can Kit

Introduction

Core Functions:

• Capacity detection
• Automatic notification
• Automatic lid opening
• Automatic bag sealing

Goal:

• Bring intelligence to outdoor trash cans at a low cost.

Problems Solved:

• Cleaning staff must regularly check to make sure that the trash cans are not full.
  • Solved by Capacity detection and Automatic notification.
• People have a habit of continuing to throw trash into trash cans that are already nearly full and left open, causing them to overflow.
  • Solved by Automatic lid opening and Automatic bag sealing

Poster

Authors

This project is brought to you by Group 4 in the SDM 242 course during the Fall 2022 semester.

Group 4 Members:

• DreamWalkerXZ
• drinktoomuchsax
• Doveqise
• David-s2029

Credits

• Using a Raspberry Pi distance sensor (ultrasonic sensor HC-SR04)
• Control a Stepper Motor using Python and a Raspberry PI
• Ultrasonic Sensor HC-SR04
• IR Sensor
• IR Sensor Module Circuit
• IR333 PT333 Module