Published December 9, 2021 © MIT

Smart Scale Container

This product is aimed at providing more security, control, and efficiency around inventory processes in any industry storing by weight.

IntermediateShowcase (no instructions)10 hours251

Things used in this project

Hardware components

Particle Argon

Load Cell

https://www.amazon.com/Bolsen-Digital-Portable-Electronic-Weighing/dp/B07HQGQ3YR/ref=asc_df_B07HQGQ3YR/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=532502725104&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1055639647918291661&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9030447&hvtargid=pla-1433261917889&th=1

ElectroPeak 0.96" OLED 64x128 Display Module

USB-A to Micro-USB Cable

SparkFun Load Cell Amplifier - HX711

DFRobot Gravity:Digital Push Button (Yellow)

Single Neopixel

ESP32-CAM

Container with lid

Two containers purchased at the Dollar Tree. Plastic containers (generic) with lid that opens and closes attached at hinge.

Hall Effect Sensor, Source Output

Breadboard (generic)

Tinned Copper Wire, Solid

Acrylic Case for breadboard

Acrylic box designed with Makercase website and cut using a laser cutter.

Jumper wires (generic)

Micro SD

Software apps and online services

Microsoft Visual Studio 2017

All code for this project was written using Visual Studio Code.

Adobe Illustrator

https://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator.html Used to make vectore graphic to print and laser cut.

Adafruit

Adafruit dashboard used to display items being published from code, Scale weights and Container status (open or closed).

Adobe Rush

Video editing for the presentation.

Makercase

Zapier

Hand tools and fabrication machines

Laser cutter (generic)

Wire Stripper & Cutter, 18-10 AWG / 0.75-4mm² Capacity Wires

Tape, Electrical

Scissor, Electrician

Story

I decided to make this project in response to inventory needs throughout various industries. In a world where things can be notoriously complicated sometimes what we need is simple but innovative solutions to problems that can be overlooked. Whether you're in a laboratory where chemicals are stored by weight, a dispensary under lock and key where every gram has to be accounted for, or even just a restaurant where food cost is crucial my Smart Scale Container can expedite this process and make it secure, efficient and with more transparency than ever.