Wet Dry Metal Waste Segregation Project || Smart Dustbin Project Using Arduino

This is a tutorial from Skynet Robotics, and today we will learn how to make Wet Dry Metal waste segregation project using Arduino.

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Code: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lK_m_GahzXUPNbveCtvN7E-vKhn6nQRr/view

Materials Needed:

1. Plywood: 30x12x2 cm
2. Craft Paper: To cover the plywood and for labeling
3. Arduino Uno: The microcontroller for the project
4. Stepper Motor Driver
5. IR Sensor: For detecting objects
6. Stepper Motor
7. Proximity Switch: For detecting metal waste
8. Servo Motor
9. Raindrop Sensor: To detect wet waste
10. 18650 Li-ion Batteries & Holder
11. Buzzer
12. Shaft Adaptor
13. Jumper Wires
14. 3x20mm Bolts
15. PVC Pipes:1/2" UPVC pipe (20cm)
16. 2.5" PVC pipe (7cm)
17. 3" PVC pipe (6cm) - Quantity 3

1. Begin by preparing the plywood base. You can cover it with craft paper for a better look.
2. Using double-sided tape, attach the Arduino Uno, stepper motor driver, and buzzer to the plywood base.

1. Take the 1/2" UPVC pipe and install an end cap on it using a screw.
2. Attach a 1/2" UPVC L-bow to the top of the pipe.
3. Drill holes in another 1/2" UPVC end cap and attach this to the 2.5" PVC pipe.
4. Connect this 2.5" PVC pipe assembly to the L-bow.
5. Mount the IR sensor on one side of the 2.5" PVC pipe and the proximity sensor on the opposite side.
6. To create the flap for the sorting chute, take a 3" PVC pipe (30cm long), cut it vertically, and heat it to flatten it into a sheet.
7. Trace and cut a circular shape from this PVC sheet, including an extension for the servo motor attachment. This will be the flap that directs the waste.
8. Attach the servo motor to the 2.5" PVC pipe assembly.
9. Drill holes in the PVC flap and attach the servo motor horn to it using glue.
10. Finally, attach the raindrop sensor to the PVC flap.

1. Using the flattened PVC sheet, trace and cut a three-leaf clover shape that will serve as the rotating base for the waste bins. Use the three 3" PVC pipes as a guide for the size.
2. Glue the three 3" PVC pipes onto this clover-shaped base.

1. Follow the circuit diagram provided in the video to connect all the electronic components.
2. Connect the stepper motor to the stepper driver.
3. Connect the raindrop sensor, buzzer, servo motor, and IR sensor to the Arduino.
4. Connect the stepper driver and the battery holder to the Arduino.

1. Connect the Arduino to your computer via a USB cable.
2. Download the necessary code and libraries from the link provided below
3. Open the Arduino software, paste the copied code, and add the stepper driver and servo motor libraries.
4. Select the correct port and upload the code to your Arduino board.
5. Once the upload is complete, you can disconnect the USB cable.

Servo Library: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-0kZTbaHAZpWOhCsAgO4igQppt3mJt1f/view?usp=sharing

Stepper motor Library: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QQTCygkXrlKzLTGzOYVpOMXWCPtoFfQk/view

Arduino software: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zLMTHtGnibHrG6itlEvxm9ocrbwrSygg/view

1. Insert the 18650 Li-ion batteries into the battery holder.
2. Attach the shaft adaptor to the center of the clover-shaped PVC base.
3. Mount this entire assembly onto the stepper motor.
4. You can now decorate the three waste bins with different colored craft paper and label them as "DRY," "WET," and "METAL".
5. Mark an arrow on the sorting mechanism to show the direction of waste flow.
6. Now it's time to test your smart dustbin! Drop different types of waste into the chute and watch as it automatically sorts them into the correct bins.