Our Smart Bin allows users to 'check in' with a special pass which is linked to a personal account. After checking in any garbage thrown in the bin will award the user a point. These points can then be used to purchase various gifts in the city of the garbage bin.

You will need the following to continue build this bin:

Electronics:

Arduino
Various cables
Sonar sensor (HC-SR04)
LED display (4 digit)
RFID reader (RFID RC522)
RFID tags

Other:

Wood
Glue
Screws
Colored paint or colored paper and tape
Solder

Tools:

Saw
Screwdriver
Drill
Computer to write and upload code
Soldering iron

Once you have everything you can start building!

Smart Bin - Step #5
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Step 1: Build the Bin

Using a saw cut the wood into the following dimensions:

2x 52cm x 30cm (side panels)
2x 48cm x 30cm (bottom and top panel)
2x 48cm x 52cm (front and back panel)

Cut a hole in the top panel for your garbage to be thrown in.

Glue the parts together, except the top which will become the lid for easy cleaning access.

Step 2: Design and Decorate Your Bin

Paint it!

Step 3: Connecting All the Parts to Your Arduino

Before you start I recommend connecting the parts one by one, so you can easily find any mistakes you possible make. Gather the parts you'll use together. Here's a list of items you will need and their connections. You can connect most of them quite easily by using some male-female jumper wires. For the RFID Reader you do need to solder a bit depending on the type you bought.

RFID Reader

SDA -> Pin 10

SCK -> Pin 13

MOSI -> Pin 11

MISO -> Pin 12

GND -> GND on Arduino

RTS -> Pin 9

3.3V -> 3.3V on Arduino

4 Digit 7 Segment Display

CLK -> Pin 7

DIO -> Pin 6

VVC -> 5V on Arduino