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Case 27: The Smart Garbage Can

Purpose​


Make a smart garbage can.


micro:bit Wonder Building Kit

Materials Required​


Bricks build-up​


Installation Mthods of Hardwares​

Install the sonar:bit with the bricks.

Hardware Connection​

Connect a servo to S0 and a sonar:bit to P0 port on Wukong breakout board.

Software Platform​


MakeCode

Coding​


Add extensions​

Click "Advanced" in the MakeCode to see more choices.

Search with Wukong in the dialogue box to download it.

Search with IOT:bit in the dialogue box to download it.

Program​

Link:https://makecode.microbit.org/_XeMXzj7z3JFx

Result​

When the micro:bit is powering on, it displays a heart icon, then the lid will automatically open when the ultrasonic sensor detects someone approaching, and it will automatically close after three seconds.