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A smart waste sorting pendulum system to classify and physically sort trash.

alex-duAlex Du 04/03/2026 at 05:390 Comments

CAD design for sorter. Trash is kept in the container during classification. Once classified, the container will swing and depose the trash into its respective bin (recycle, trash, compost).

Full assembly view of CAD design. 

Electrical system power flowchart.

Electrical wiring assembly. Buck converter steps down battery voltage for raspberry pi and servo. Battery directly powers stepper motor. 

Laser cut wood for trash storage. 

Laser cut acrylic panel, fitted with camera and light mount for trash classification. 

Assembled trapezoid-classifier part. Will be placed above the 3 bins (recycle, trash, compost)

Final assembly!

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