OpenTrashCan connects to your wifi network and sends you an email when its full, talks to you,
This 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. The trash can uses one range sensor in the front that opens the lid when it detects motion. There is a second range sensor in the back that detects the fill level of the trash can. Speech is played using an mp3 shield, through computer speakers.

You need:

A cheap trash can (this one is from Target)

Computer Speakers

An Arduino Leonardo

An Iduino Yun Shield

An Elechouse MP3 Shield

Googly Eyes (don't skimp on these, get the good ones)

A 4GB SD Card

A Micro Servo Motor

2 HC-Sr04 Range Sensors

Some Jumper Wires

A Hot Glue Gun

A drill

Some wire cutters or heavy duty scissors

A Mini Breadboard

An HC-06 Bluetooth Module

A 9V battery or Wall Adapter (to power the Arduino b