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Arduino Controlled Can Crusher With LCD Readout.

Step 9Bonus points!

Keep all of your receipts and calculate how much it costed to build this machine. Call the local recycling center and get the price of aluminum, then:

 
1) Add code to the program that will tell you how many cans you are away from paying for the parts. 
  
2) Add code that will tell you how many cans away from buying solar panels to power the machine you are.

3) Add code that will tell you how many can you are away from paying for more soda.

4) See how many people will start to recycle (or give away cans) just to see the machine work.

5) Share photos of your can crusher in the comments.

6) Make a mount to hang it above a large trash can or make a tall stand.
  
7) Add speakers and a light that playes Iron Man while you crush cans.
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May 1, 2011. 11:22 AMtraxman66 says:
I love 3, 4, and 7.
XD...
Great project!!!

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