I like skittles, especially the crazy sours ones, I also like to eat some colors more than others. I am often found sorting them out in my hand. After seeing a video on youtube of somebody building a skittle/M&M sorting machine, I thought I could do something similar.
So far, I have build the electronics to sort our the colors with an Arduino, a RGB Sensor and a small servo and a NeoPixel ring ( All from Adafuit) . The basics are in place, and you can see a small video of the detection process below.
I have then started to build a 3d model of the sorting mechanism that I will use. I made a few prints on the Replicator 2X. (with a few tweaks I got to a model I am happy with). It was a pain to find the right setting to extrude the PLA at the right speed and temperature. 3D Printing is still very much in the DIY/Hobby section…
I found that the XT-Filament is the best as usual to print consistently with predictable results.
Below is current state of the project…still early days ! Goes well with this music…
