EcoSort

I worked on the setup of my data collection method.

Goal
My goal is to make an automated waste classifying trash can. This would reduce contamination rates and keep our landfills safe.
Progress
I’m almost done with the main component that will move the item(the platform).
Status
Today I finished the pulleys on each side of the platform to allow the platform to open to drop the item. I also worked on making a setup for making my own custom dataset to train my CNN on. A CNN is an ai model that can be trained on images and predict what is in the image.
To Do
I need to add a camera mount above the platform so I can have a fixed camera height. I need to add a mount to connect the gt2 belt to the platform so it can fully open the platform.

Goal: My goal is to make a autonomous waste classifying trash can. Status: I have finished about 70% of the CAD. Progress: I have finished the motor pulley completely for the side to side movement of the platform. I partially finished the opening system for the platform. To Do: I have to work on the platform mechanism to allow the item to drop through the platform. Suggestions: If you have any suggestions please write it in the comments.

Goal To finish the platform that will move the item to the classified bin. Progress I have finished the motor mount with the screws, NEMA 17 motor, and screws. I’m yet to have put the pulley idler on the other side of the exterior frame. To-do I need to add the pulley idler on the other side of the frame, so I can add a GT2 timing belt to move the platform side to side.

I fixed minor problems with the platform like the heat inserts were placed to close to each other. I ended up also having to redo the curved guide rails to be able to go above the bin. This allowed from the platform to be centered over the right bin.

I worked on adding dividers in between each trash can so that the platform links can go into the divider. This had some issues at first, but I think I got a good plan on what to do next.

I worked on adding two carriages and allowing the platform to move over the correct bin easily. I also worked on the bearings for moving the platform from the frame.

EcoSort

Goal

Making a trash can that sorts trash into the correct bins. So a banana peel would go in compost, paper goes in recycling bin, and snack wrapper goes in trash.

Status

My CAD model is about 75% done. You can see my cad files, images, and journal on my GitHub https://github.com/Onlycoder1/EcoSort/.

What I did today

I added more to my JOURNAL.md to include photos and more detailed writing.

Down below is some cad images for fun! This includes platform cads and the frame of EcoSort.

I have got most of the platform that will hold the item done. I finished the guiderails that let the panel links move smoothly. Next I have to mount the platform on linear rails.

I’ve added bearings to my platform this will allow the platform to move in these guide rails I will design later.

Today I was working on the platform that holds the item. I was able to finish this assembly. Next I need a frame to use to hold the platform and allowing it to move and drop the item. Overall today I got a lot accomplished. If there is any updates you would suggest add it in the comments. Here are some of the photos down below.

I have updated my README.md and JOURNAL.md you can check it out here. https://github.com/Onlycoder1/EcoSort/.

I have started this design earlier and I think by now I have spent 20 hours on it already. I forgot to log it though 😭😭. Although today I have been working on the moving platform aspect of the design and I happy to say that I accomplished this task. The top view is the linear guide rails and the grey squares are the bins. Next I have to add a platform that can drop an item.