Sure, I crushed a can using stepper motors, but turning on and positioning the CNC every time I need to crush one isn't very convenient - I drink a lot of diet Pepsi.
What are your ideas for an electric can crusher?
Sure, I crushed a can using stepper motors, but turning on and positioning the CNC every time I need to crush one isn't very convenient - I drink a lot of diet Pepsi.
What are your ideas for an electric can crusher?
This is how the Physics dept at the University of Missouri - KC did it at Maker Faire Kansas City:
Can you tell it gave me a suprise? 
Here's a view of their device:
Look at that nice cap!
The student running it said they also use it to shrink quarters!
Cheers,
Drew