This IOT project started out serious, then I kept thinking of funny things I wanted to make it do. The only way I could think to present it was a corny infomercial style video. It talks, sends you an email when its full, and I made an accompanying Android App for more control over its functionality.
Full Instructions:
http://www.instructables.com/id/OpenTrashCan-a-Smart-Internet-Connected-Trash-Can-/
Code and Android App can be found on: www.WireBeings.com
You need: A cheap trash can (this one is from Target)
Computer Speakers
An Arduino Leonardo
An Iduino Yun Shield
An Elechouse MP3 Shield A 4GB SD Card
2 HC-Sr04 Range Sensors
Some Jumper Wires
A Hot Glue Gun
A Mini Breadboard
A Bluetooth Module HC-06
A Micro Servo Motor
A 9V battery or Wall Adapter (to power the Arduino board)
- Actuators / output devices: SG90 micro servos
- Control method: Bluetooth, Android App
- CPU: Arduino
- Programming language: Arduino
- Target environment: indoor
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://community.robotshop.com/robots/show/internet-connected-trash-can-robot-that-talks
