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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.
 
Just post a reply to this thread with your ideas, and you'll be automatically enrolled in the t-shirt giveaway.
 
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    My recommendation is to use a gear driven system. 2 gears with arms, lobes, or cylinders extending from them.   I've created a mockup animation on an extremely rough draft. I'd recommend first indenting the sides of the can to reduce the structural integrity of the can, allowing it to crumble with ease. I've made one simular to this years ago using a 1/2 hp motor that crushed a can in less than a second, complete with hopper and auto-eject when crushed all off a continous motion.

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    My recommendation is to use a gear driven system. 2 gears with arms, lobes, or cylinders extending from them.   I've created a mockup animation on an extremely rough draft. I'd recommend first indenting the sides of the can to reduce the structural integrity of the can, allowing it to crumble with ease. I've made one simular to this years ago using a 1/2 hp motor that crushed a can in less than a second, complete with hopper and auto-eject when crushed all off a continous motion.

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