expired Posted by tunabreath • Jun 13, 2021
Jun 13, 2021 10:53 AM
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Item 1 of 3
expired Posted by tunabreath • Jun 13, 2021
Jun 13, 2021 10:53 AM
Insignia Automatic Trash Can (Stainless Steel): 13-Gallon
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this is what I started with. it's a different model/voltage, and he uses a 6v DC power adapter, to match it up for his 6v model..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Jc9dy3
I wired my trashcan to be USB powered, since using a voltmeter showed that my can required 1.5v in... I think this one runs at 6v like the video, so ymmv:
So... I've got USB connectors [amazon.com] and a USB male to USB male cable sitting around, which would be step 1. I bought a variety pack [amazon.com] for building other things. It came with Micro, which would make a little more sense for most people without a male to male cable on hand.
You just need to find the USB pinout for 5v+ and ground. Those get soldered to a buck converter [amazon.com] (mine came pre-labeled + and - on the underside), which will accept incoming voltage, and adjusts down via a Philips screw on the converters PCB. If you spring for the extra big ones [amazon.com], they have a little LCD screen on them that tells you the output voltage.
I soldered the output wires to the backside of the battery terminals. This allowed me to keep the PCB out of the way, and when I melted the window in the battery door, it sunk in the USB connector so it's actually out of the way of the batteries. I could unplug the USB from the back and run on batteries without any adjustments.
Then, lovely people comment on the fact that standard bags are actually 13 gallon, pointing out that the $35 deal is better, WITH a $1 filler, saving me from having to run another errand.
Thank you everyone!!
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Then, lovely people comment on the fact that standard bags are actually 13 gallon, pointing out that the $35 deal is better, WITH a $1 filler, saving me from having to run another errand.
Thank you everyone!!
Then, lovely people comment on the fact that standard bags are actually 13 gallon, pointing out that the $35 deal is better, WITH a $1 filler, saving me from having to run another errand.
Thank you everyone!!
Or did y'all break up because she didn't wait for that good trash can to go on sale before buying it?
Or did y'all break up because she didn't wait for that good trash can to go on sale before buying it?
But yeah, I let a lot of stuff go for that reason. 😉
edit: I'm going with the 13g but I guess your use will determine what is better for you
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