Colored Ball Sorter
Class: ME35 - Robotics
Skills: Sensor Calibration, Python,
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Project Description:
In this project, we used a TCS3200 color sensor to accurately sort balls by color. Our design incorporated two stepper motors and a rack-and-pinion mechanism to ensure precise ball release. Both the sensor and motors were connected to a Raspberry Pi for control.
Design
Our design featured two stepper motors: one to release the colored balls and another to rotate a bucket divided into four sections, each corresponding to a different color. The sequence operated as follows: the sensor would detect the ball's color, the first stepper motor would rotate the bucket to the corresponding section, the second stepper motor would release the ball, and finally, the first stepper motor would return the bucket to its initial position.
Video of Color Sorter In Action!
Here's a video of our finalized color sorter in action! The color sensor was acting weird and not calibrating properly.
