youtube programming automatic chicken door

Youtube programming automatic chicken door plus#

The block should be set halfway up the threaded rod and in the center of the door. You can temporarily attach this to the door using a hot glue gun. Finally, I made a mounting block to hold a 1/2” nut for the shaft to run through to raise and lower the door. I also had to drill out the inside of the rod to get it to fit well onto both shafts.Ĭ. I used 1/2” all thread rod as the extension shaft. I needed to extend the shaft on the motor, so I took a 3/8x3 galvanized nipple and drilled and tapped holes in it so I could use machine screws as set screws to lock it onto the shaft. This was screwed to the top of the door frame.ī. I used some aluminum angle that I had in my garage to make 2 brackets and used a 1/4” bolt to attach the motor to the brackets. Here’s a synopsis of the door modifications:Ī. I won’t spend a lot of time on this since this Instructable is really about the electronic controls to make an automatic door. I’m using an existing sliding coop door, and will be retrofitting this to work. Wire connectors (make sure you get the 1/4' male and female quick connect - I had to go back to the store to get the correct female connectors.) These items can be purchase at your local big box store:

Youtube programming automatic chicken door plus#

Materials needed (with links when possible):ġ2v power supply (I’m using an old Wii power supply that’s rated for 3.7 amps)ġ2V Car LED Light Control Photo resistor Plus Relay Module –

Woodworking tools if you’re building the actual coop door Electrical test leads (helpful, not absolutely necessary)