IoT-Based Smart Bin

A smart waste management solution that combines hardware automation with real-time monitoring capabilities. The system features an automated lid, fill-level monitoring, and a web-based dashboard for remote management.

🎥 Demo Video

Smart-Bin-comp.mp4

✨ Features

• Automated Lid Control: Touchless operation using ultrasonic sensors
• Real-time Monitoring: Track fill levels and bin status
• Web Dashboard: Built with React + Vite for real-time visualization
• Firebase Integration: Real-time data synchronization
• Component Status Tracking: Monitor the health of sensors and servo
• Configurable Settings: Adjustable bin height and status controls

🛠️ Technology Stack

Hardware

• Arduino (with WiFi capability)
• Ultrasonic Sensors (HC-SR04)
• Servo Motor
• Power Supply Unit

Software

• Frontend: React + Vite
• Backend: Firebase Realtime Database
• IoT: Arduino IDE
• Libraries:
  • Firebase Arduino Library
  • ArduinoJson
  • Servo Library

📦 Installation

Hardware Setup

1. Connect the components according to the following pin configuration:
   • Bin Lid Sensor: Trigger Pin 8, Echo Pin 12
   • Bin Store Sensor: Trigger Pin 4, Echo Pin 7
   • Servo Motor: Pin 9

Software Setup

Arduino

1. Install required libraries through Arduino IDE:

   - Firebase Arduino Library
   - ArduinoJson
   - Servo
   

2. Create a secrets.h file with your credentials:

   #define WIFI_SSID "your-wifi-ssid"
   #define WIFI_PASSWORD "your-wifi-password"
   #define REFERENCE_URL "your-firebase-url"

3. Upload the code to your Arduino board

Web Dashboard

1. Clone the repository

   git clone [your-repository-url]

2. Install dependencies

   cd smart-bin-dashboard
   npm install

3. Configure Firebase
   • Create a .env file with your Firebase configuration

   VITE_FIREBASE_API_KEY=your-api-key
   VITE_FIREBASE_AUTH_DOMAIN=your-auth-domain
   VITE_FIREBASE_DATABASE_URL=your-database-url
   VITE_FIREBASE_PROJECT_ID=your-project-id

4. Start the development server

   npm run dev

🌟 Key Features Explained

Automated Lid Operation

• Detects hand movement within 5cm range
• Opens lid automatically for 4 seconds
• Updates status in real-time on dashboard

Fill Level Monitoring

• Continuous monitoring of waste level
• Percentage-based fill indication
• Alert system for when bin is nearly full (95% threshold)

Component Health Monitoring

• Real-time status of sensors and servo
• Automatic failure detection
• Fault reporting through dashboard

📊 Dashboard Features

• Real-time fill level visualization
• Component status indicators
• Bin height configuration
• Active/Inactive status toggle
• Responsive design for all devices

🤝 Contributing

Feel free to fork this project and submit pull requests. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.