A DIY M&Ms and Skittles sorting machine
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A DIY M&Ms and Skittles sorting machine
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Re: A DIY M&Ms and Skittles sorting machine
#2Your video is even more compelling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceGlMV4sHnk
Re: A DIY M&Ms and Skittles sorting machine
#3It's brilliant! Well done for such a fantastic job designing the hopper and sort units. Plus the sound it makes while sorting is very pleasing. :)
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#4This is really cool! I love how it lights up with the color of the candy it's sorting each time.
I'm curious, have you tried putting both Skittles and M&M's in the same batch? I'd be interested to see if it determines that the purple Skittles and the brown M&M's are the same color, for example
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#5I've often idly thought about such a machine but this is much more beautiful than anything I would come up with, well done! I expect you'll be working on some statistical analysis on M&M color distribution now that you've got this part finished?
Also, what's the difference between processing M&Ms and Skittles? Is it just the expected colors?
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#6This one is so fast! Nice Job!
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#7Fantastic job! Functional and beautiful at the same time.
This is the kind of stuff that I love to read about in the mornings.
I know this machine will not solve world hunger or bring about world peace but I know this would bring peace to my family.
I apologize in advance but I am going to "borrow" your design and work with my kids to recreate this.
Thank you for giving me something worthwhile and productive to do with my kids today. Atleast give them something inspiring and fun to look forward to.
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#8The perfect machine for when you're hosting Van Halen concerts: http://www.snopes.com/music/artists/vanhalen.asp
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#9You know what would be even better? Sorting the difference between M&Ms and Skittles :)
Re: A DIY M&Ms and Skittles sorting machine
#10Top marks for:
1. Showing a diversity of maker skills
2. Making something that actually works
3. Industrial design savvy
4. Entertaining video
You've given me some motivation to get off of HN and work on one of my side projects for the rest of today.