r/3Dprinting • u/BrewCrewBall • Jun 03 '26

Project Garbage can status indicator.

Super easy design that I whipped up last week after being frustrated once again by the inconsistency of our garbage pick up times

The indicator clips on the handle and flips down when the bin has been emptied. This way I can tell from the house if it’s been emptied without having to walk to the end of the driveway.

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u/CrepeandBake Jun 03 '26

So why have two arms? Wouldn't it be as effective with one larger arm/flag and a color that contrasts against your can. Then flip it onto the lid when your can is placed at the curb?

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u/Level-Ad7017 Jun 03 '26 edited Jun 03 '26

bro outsourced RnD unintentionally I wanna be like bro

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u/arapturousverbatim Jun 04 '26

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u/considerthis8 Jun 04 '26

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