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How should Ben continue building his automatic can crusher? Post your idea + you might get a free Ben Heck t-shirt!

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Ben Heck needs your help! In the latest episode he explores different ways to build a solenoid-powered automatic can crusher. They're looking for your suggestions on different ways to build and power the can crusher. Post your suggestions here for a chance to win a Ben Heck Show t-shirt! Ten submissions will be randomly selected after Oct. 24.
 
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    I would use a simple shift screw attached to a single stage gear reduction. It would be slower, but far more effective then attaching the motor directly to the mechanism.

     

    The screw could be attached centrally to two platforms. Two shafts acting as stablizer bars on each side should keep the two platforms in place while the screw extends and contracts the upper platform.

     

    With a screw and single stage gear this would allow the motor and other assortments to be attached on the back of the unit for a very clean and minimal design.

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    I would use a simple shift screw attached to a single stage gear reduction. It would be slower, but far more effective then attaching the motor directly to the mechanism.

     

    The screw could be attached centrally to two platforms. Two shafts acting as stablizer bars on each side should keep the two platforms in place while the screw extends and contracts the upper platform.

     

    With a screw and single stage gear this would allow the motor and other assortments to be attached on the back of the unit for a very clean and minimal design.

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    Ben should use the very old ding don bell structure to quickly crush the CAN, All it need is an electromagnet and movable piston

    within a fraction the CAN is crushed , The amount of power needed will also be small as comapre to motor ideas the needed specs are

    all suffice by this idea

    1: force                 should be great and momentarly

    2:Power               Only at the actuating the electromagnet

    3:Standby            Nil

    4:Counitng           shouild be easy enough

    5:Batteries          can be used with capaciotrs banks ,to store the required energy

     

    Thanks

    Manish jain