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Projects at the intersection of mechanical + electrical + software engineering.

Automatic lid opener prototype render

Automatic Lid Opener

A touchless garbage bin that uses an ultrasonic sensor and SG90 servo to automatically open/close the lid.
CAD-modeled bin and mechanical parts in SolidWorks and 3D printed in PLA.

System Breakdown

  • - Microcontroller: Arduino Uno
  • - Input Device: Ultrasonic Distance Sensor
  • - Output Device: SG90 Servo Motor
  • - Electrical: Wiring, sensor, servo, microcontroller
  • - Mechanical: 3D-printed garbage bin moving system
  • - Software/Firmware: Arduino code
  • - Design/Fabrication: CAD in SolidWorks + 3D printing in PLA