The discussion centers on the feasibility of tipping a closed can using a device that incorporates a motor and an Arduino for control. The proposed method involves spinning a weight around the vertical axis of the can to create a tipping motion. Participants debated the principles of action and reaction, concluding that while the concept is intriguing, the effectiveness of this method remains uncertain without practical experimentation. The discussion emphasizes the need for further exploration of the mechanics involved in such a setup.
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You know about arduinos, but have never witnessed tiping a container from the inside? Kids these days...Max Johnson said:I want to be able to tip a can by building a device that fits inside the can and is able to tip it even when the can is completely closed. I have a motor and an arduino to control it. Would I be able to tip it by spinning a weight around the vertical axis of the can? Or would action and reaction cause the can not to move?