Build Your Own Automated Dustbin Using Raspberry Pi 2022

Installation, Setup & Configuration, Hardware Design, Distance Testing, Servo Programming, Debugging, IoT & more

What you'll learn
We will get to know about the working principle of the HCSR04 distance measurement sensor.
You will come to know about the circuit diagram which will help to establish communication between the Raspberry Pi and the distance sensor.
Going Ahead, we will execute the program through which we will able to test the distance measurement module, the program will be able to show the correct distance between the object and the sensor.
Further we will learn about the working principle and the inside mechanism of the servo motor.
We will also get to know about the concept of pulse width modulation (PWM) and how it is implemented through programming.
We will learn how the servo motor is connected with the Raspberry Pi and what are the power requirements to operate the same.
Going ahead you will learn what duty cycle to be implemented to move the servo to zero degrees and 180 degrees.
As we found out these two angles, we will use the mathematical formula to derive the duty cycle to reach any angle as per user choice.
We will then understand how IoT is the game changer and how we can design our own dashboard to check the status of the dustbin in real-time.
We will also practically test the IoT dashboard by sending the random numbers from the Raspberry Pi and the same will be reflected in real-time through the value and the graph widgets.
Finally, you will execute the main program which will be responsible to make the automated dustbin work. The program also includes the IoT section which helps to send real-time updates to the online dashboard.
Requirements
Anyone who has basic knowledge of using Raspberry Pi
Description
Hello Everyone, I would like to introduce you to a brand new online course where you can learn to build an automated smart dustbin from scratch. I have always been a firm believer in learning by doing and in this course, you will learn what you need to know by hands-on experience. You don’t need any special knowledge except basic computer skills to get started with the course. Every one of you comes from a different background and hence; the course is crafted from basic to advanced level with minute details in every lecture.The course is divided into 6 sections. In the first section, you will learn about the project concept and the working principle of the HCSR04 distance measurement sensor.In the second section, we will understand in detail about the circuit diagram which will help us to establish the connection between the Raspberry Pi and the distance measurement module, once we are done with this we will go ahead and explore the program which will help us to test whether the module we have purchased online or from the local market actually works or not.In the third section, we will get to know about the working principle and the inside mechanism of the servo motor. We will learn what is pulse width modulation and how this technique is implemented in programming. Going ahead we will also understand how the servo motor is connected with the Raspberry Pi and what are the power requirements to operate the same.The fourth section begins with the coding phase where we will first learn how we can achieve zero degrees and 180 degrees by supplying the required duty cycles. Once this result is achieved, we will then implement the mathematical formula through which we can derive the required duty cycle to achieve any user choice angle.In the fifth section, you will come to know how IoT is the game-changer. We will learn how we can design our own dashboard and analyze the data in real-time from anywhere. We will then practically test this by implementing a basic program and checking how data is being sent to the backend server and displayed in real-time on the dashboard.The sixth section exposes you to the final phase where you will understand the main program of the automated dustbin. The program includes all the activities that have to be carried out for the dustbin to work. Apart from this it also includes the IoT section which is responsible for carrying out the data to the backend server.Please note that the project covered in the course will work on any version of the Raspberry Pi.All the lectures contain English subtitles for clear and better understanding. If you face any technical issues, please post your query in the question and answer section and I will get back to you within 1 business day.At the end of the course, you will have a solid foundation on servo motor, distance sensor, IoT dashboard implementation, etc. So apart from building this project, you will also find it easy to build any other project of your choice.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction & Project Concept

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Working Principle of Distance Measurement Sensor

Section 2: Circuit Diagram and hardware module testing

Lecture 3 Hardware Requirements

Lecture 4 Understanding Circuit Diagram - Distance measurement

Lecture 5 Circuit Diagram - Distance Measurement - Breadboard based

Lecture 6 Circuit Diagram - Distance Measurement - Direct Connection

Lecture 7 Understanding the code - Distance Measurement - Part 1

Lecture 8 Understanding the code - Distance measurement - Part 2

Lecture 9 Complete Source code - Distance Measurement

Lecture 10 Real time Demonstration - Distance Measurement

Section 3: Understanding servo mechanism and connectivity

Lecture 11 Understanding the servo motor

Lecture 12 Working Mechanism of the Servo Motor

Lecture 13 Understanding Circuit Diagram - Servo Motor connection

Lecture 14 Circuit Diagram - Servo Motor Connection with Raspberry Pi

Section 4: Coding Servo for desired angle

Lecture 15 Adding handle to servo motor control horn

Lecture 16 Finding proper position Part 1

Lecture 17 Finding proper position Part 2

Lecture 18 Source code - Finding proper position

Lecture 19 Real Time Demonstration - Finding proper position

Lecture 20 Moving servo to desired angle

Lecture 21 Source code - Moving servo to desired angle

Lecture 22 Real time Demonstration - Moving servo to desired angle

Section 5: IoT Dashboard implementation

Lecture 23 Understanding IoT & the platform used

Lecture 24 IoT Dashboard Account creation and testing Part 1

Lecture 25 IoT Dashboard Account creation and testing Part 2

Lecture 26 Source Code - IoT Dashboard Testing

Lecture 27 Real time Demonstration - IoT Dashboard Test

Section 6: Automated dustbin

Lecture 28 IoT Dashboard account creation for the automated dustbin

Lecture 29 Understanding the Automated Dustbin Program Part 1

Lecture 30 Understanding the Automated Dustbin Program Part 2

Lecture 31 Automate the program to start on boot

Lecture 32 Complete Source Code - Automated Dustbin

Lecture 33 Real time Demonstration - Working of the Automated Dustbin

Lecture 34 Conclusion

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