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An image of very rough pennyBin, first of its kind.
Inspiration
We get coins back from Seven Eleven and we really never use them and rather store them at our home forever. That's why, we came up with a smart penny bin that encourages you to donate those coins for a cause.
What it does
When you put a coin in pennybin, it gives you a QRCode. When you scan that QR Code, you get redirected to a website where you can put your email address to get notified and choose a cause you want to donate for. Then, you can trace your money till it gets donated.
How we built it
We made a coin sorter mechanical device and used ESP8266 to get coins' count. We assembled all those in a box which acts as bin. We used python server to get data from ESP8266 where we generate QRCode. The QR Code takes you to a google form pre-filled with the amount you donated.
Challenges we ran into
Using Python Server to get Data from ESP8266 We could not find square force sensor We did not have mouse and keyboard for raspberry Pi
Accomplishments that we're proud of
We made everything with limited resources and it's very impactful in society. Also, the fact that it's first of its kind
What we learned
We learned to create python server and to use ESP8266 board.
What's next for PennyBin
To use Raspberry PI with its display and intergrate everything in a box.
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