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		abiogenesis on Sept 1, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Show HN: I've built self-opening trash bin, I rela... The sensors could detect that, but a motor that opens the lid so fast could be dangerous.

adrianmonk on Sept 1, 2020 | [–]

Some garbage cans have lids that open inward, so I guess you could do it that way.

Cyphase on Sept 1, 2020 | [–]

This comment caused me to imagine a garbage can that smacks the garbage you threw at it back at you.

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