How Do You Make A Robot Can Crusher?
If you recycle your aluminum cans, good for you. If you crush your cans before you throw them into the recycling bin, even better; you can fit more in there that way. However, you know what you need to take your green efforts to the next level? A can-crushing robot. Because everything is better when it’s a robot. With a little friendly help, some expertise and some easily obtainable parts, you too can have your own robotic can-crusher. Step 1 Position the photocell—what will be the “eye” of the robot—directly above where the can goes into the crusher, using the adhesive foam and pointing down toward the empty space. Be sure the photocell won’t interfere with the operation of the crusher, or be in the way of any moving parts. If positioning it above the crushing area isn’t an option, try positioning to the side or even underneath the crushing area. As long as the insertion of a can will trigger the photocell, it should be fine. Step 2 Wire the power source to the photocell, leaving
