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This futuristic-looking dustbin features a motion-activated iris mechanism | Arduino Blog

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This futuristic-looking dustbin features a motion-activated iris mechanism — May 11th, 2026 Have you ever met a person with an exceptionally neat, tidy, and well-decorated office? Everything is intentional, from the furniture finishes to the potted plants. Even the trash can needs to fit the aesthetic. That’s why Akashdeep Singh of The Wrench YouTube channel designed this fancy 3D-printed dustbin that features a very cool motion-activated iris mechanism.  This is a small dustbin perfect for putting on a desk. Not only does it look awesome with cassette futurist aesthetics, but it is also functional. Wave your hand over the top and the camera aperture-like iris mechanism will open up for a moment, so you can toss your garbage in. A few seconds later, it will close, keeping smells contained and unsightly refuse out of view. Finally, the body of the dustbin attaches to the base with magnets, so getting access to empty the bin is quick and easy.…

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