Automatic Chopsticks

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These Automatic chopsticks were inspired by William Osman. Chopsticks have never been this easy to use. They accommodate a handle cut off from a plastic fork. Using a Distance Sensor and a Arduino Nano, These chopsticks will automatically close when food is within range and open after it has been eaten. (parts, Wiring and Code in description) (IF YOU WOULD LIKE THESE, I WILL BE MAKING THEM ON REQUEST): http://ebay.us/jUD7nF?cmpnId=5338273189 Video: In action:: https://youtu.be/L-HwtjBs8Tk ::https://youtu.be/sXpPrK8xV1I Parts used: Chopsticks: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083LD8YXS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_nTTAEbJP1832B Servo motor: SG90 9g Micro Servo https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YRXWX72/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_ASTAEb1SZQ3Y9 Arduino Nano: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C7WKCCV/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_cRTAEbTMM7BKM Distance sensor: (Ximimark VL53lox) Sensor Link:: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HP1NYVZ/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_eOTAEbEP42BMJ 9V Battery: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00009V2QT/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_FUTAEb0SGCS5D Spring: I used two pen springs to attatch the servo horn to the gear, but any comprable spring will work fine. Code / Wiring instructions : https://docs.google.com/document/d/184PEpJqKwkxsdgO88HBMADo9M9R1xpovYWF2ZtzBo2Q/edit?usp=sharing