EDUST - Smart Waste Processor

EDUST is a comprehensive, intelligent waste management ecosystem that connects a smart hardware bin (ESP32) with a modern web dashboard and backend.

📁 Repository Structure

• /frontend: The React + Vite user interface for monitoring bins.
• /backend: The Node.js + Express backend API.
• /firmware: The ESP32 C++ PlatformIO code for the smart bin.
• /assets: Contains 3D models (model1.glb) and demo HTML files.

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🛠️ 1. Firmware Setup (ESP32)

The firmware is located in the /firmware directory. It uses ultrasonic sensors to detect waste levels and sends data to Blynk. It features advanced auto-reconnection logic and median-filtering for sensor noise reduction.

Getting Started:

1. Open the /firmware folder in VS Code with the PlatformIO extension.
2. Edit include/Config.h:
   • Set your WIFI_SSID and WIFI_PASS.
   • Set your BLYNK_TEMPLATE_ID, BLYNK_TEMPLATE_NAME, and BLYNK_AUTH_TOKEN.
3. Connect your ESP32 via USB and click Upload in PlatformIO.

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🖥️ 2. Frontend Setup (React)

The frontend is a React application built with Vite, located in /frontend.

Getting Started:

1. Open a terminal and navigate to the frontend directory:

   cd frontend

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Run the development server:

   npm run dev

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⚙️ 3. Backend Setup (Node.js)

The backend provides the REST API and authentication, located in /backend.

Getting Started:

1. Open a terminal and navigate to the backend directory:

   cd backend

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Create a .env file in /backend with the following:

   PORT=3001
   MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
   JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
   NODE_ENV=development

4. Run the development server:

   npm run dev

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🤝 Contributing & License

Built by Team FUTURION. MIT License