#Chicken feeder light update#
I will probably update the script once I have better knowledge on how they is reader-supported. The script worked ok but I just don't know enough about scripts to make it work really well. I would have liked to have figured out a better way to attach the arm to the servo. This drained the power faster than the solar panel could charge so I had to come up with a new solution. As mentioned previously, I attached the feeder to a battery that I'm using for the auto chicken coop door. It's not a big issue, just means you will have to plug the arduino in to the computer and play around. If the lid doesn't go down far enough, then you will need to do some adjustments to the script. If you need to adjust then you can move the project box up or down the feeder. remove your hand and the lid should lift up. Test by putting your hand over the light sensor and make sure that the lid closes over the food section. Attach the wire that you added the connector to the batteryĢ, Next connect the connector from the feeder to the battery connector.ģ. So you've finished and it's time to add some juice and get the ting to workġ.
#Chicken feeder light code#
You could also just use the simple code provided in the 'ible by quaddel This will do the job but will mean you can't play around with the variables (or not that I could work out any how!) You can also play around with some of the values in the script to either make the servo move less or more.ĥ. If everything works then it’s time to add the circuit to a circuit boardĤ. Test to make sure that the servo moves when the light sensor is covered. Next check out the image they have of how everything is bread boarded and copy. It’s only short but it will give you an idea of how it’s put togetherĢ. Watch the video that is loaded on the website. The only thing I changed was the resister to a 10R one as the one they recommended was no good for this project.ġ. I tested most of them and the one that worked best for me was on this website. If you look on the net for Arduino controlled servo and light sensor you will be able to find a few examples. The first thing you’ll need to do is to test the servo and light sensor set-up. It opens when the sun rises and closes when dark - exactly what it's supposed to do, and I haven't seen any rats around. Overall I'm happy with the way that it turned out. I'm going to have to revise this though as it's drawing too much power, especially in Winter. The power source comes from a 12v battery that I'm using for my Automatic chicken coop door. The solution I came up with works ok for the moment but I might have to revisit at some stage. The trickiest part of the project was to work out the best way to attach the lid to the servo.
#Chicken feeder light how to#
You can find a 'ible here on how to do this. The actual feeder is made from 90mm PVC pipe and is very easy to put together. This way I could easily remove it or change its position if necessary. The project box which has all of the electronics inside is connected to a 4” exhaust clamp that is used on trucks. I'm very much a novice when it comes to Arduino, but after discovering the Control Servo With Light 'ible by quaddel and testing the idea, I knew it wouldn't be too hard. This is done by a photocell or light sensor detecting whether it’s light or not through an Arduino. The lid to the feeder is lowered once the sun goes down and rises each morning. I got sick of seeing their food scattered each morning so I decided to make a feeder which automatically closes at night. Most of the rats I have caught in traps and have cleared but I know it won’t be long before they are back. They love to get into the chickens food at night and make a mess.
Anyone who has chickens has probably experienced rats or mice at some stage.
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