Modular Conveyor belt for alum and plastic sorting

A compact, 3D-printed modular sorting station designed to separate plastic and aluminum efficiently. Featuring a lightweight structure, customizable components, and an eco-friendly design, this system provides an accessible and scalable solution for modern waste management and recycling applications.

 

Below is the link to the assembly video. Please ensure that all parts are thoroughly cleaned of any supports and brim before proceeding.
 

 

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For this project, you will need the following components:

• 1 Arduino Uno
• 1 L298N Motor Driver
• 1 SR04 Ultrasonic Sensor
• 1 Inductive Sensor
• 1 MG995 Servo Motor (including its screw kit)
• 1 Motor with an 8 mm shaft and a maximum speed of 3600 rpm
• 37 M4 nuts
• 10 M4 x 35 mm screws
• 26 M4 x 20 mm screws
• 6 bearings (28 outer ring - 12 inner ring)
• 2.5 m wire (1.5 diameter cut into 65 pieces of 31mm) for attaching belt elements

All necessary details are provided in the assembly video.
 

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