Arduino-Based Laser Controlled Wireless Automatic Cat Food Dispenser

Latest video describing my cat feeder project. Now includes wireless PC connection as well as a web command interface. Learn more at http://andres-leon.blogspot.com/

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• arduino
• duemillanove
• microcontroller
• cat
• feeder
• laser
• led
• dispenser

[kryptekdta]

to push the bowl out of the way when shes hungry. So that was the fix. the same arduino board controls my deadbolt so I can unlock the door via internet but a password is required.

I would like to add a RFID tag to their collars and if they go up to it and they haven't eaten in awhile (in case i forgot) it will auto drop a snack or cup i have both coded. I wanted to do this design but I want to hold 50lb bag of food! When water is hooked up using a valve I'll post vid response when done GJ

[andresleon72]

Hi kryptekdta. Thanks for your description. Is there a chance you can post a video or some pics of you your version? Thanks again!

~Andres

[relldavis]

what was the music?

[andresleon72]

@relldavis Check credits at the end of the video.

[andygaskell]

This is cool, put it in a fancy box, build em in taiwan and you could flog them for £500. It'd be a bargain compared to pet hotel fees.

Perhaps a version for kids that dispensed oreos.

[013dirtdiver]

hi man,I like the laser idea,I have a laser ,a photoresistor and a speaker,how to make that code so that when the photoresistor indicates HIGH the speacker beeps or something

[nater121794]

could you possible post a link to the code for this.  I would like to do something like this and need ideas.

Thanks

[yourmomintheroom1]

if i was a cat i would probably go anorexic in your house

[SickKnowledge82]

super cool man, I just got my arduino in the mail a month ago and it can automate so many things.Your project is awesome tho!

[MrErnijs]

you can do it without laser if you use stepper motor or servo you can write how many steps to turn

[kryptekdta]

Mine is alot different,  I use linksys bridged and arduino and ethernet shield, the PVC pipe is attached to the bottom of the box and leads to a bowl, a servo holds a flat piece of metal in two spots 2 servos one servo opens drops to next then top closes and bottom servo opens to let food drop closes, top opens fills up just a cup closes.. waits for cycle/command via internet there is a trip wire set up so if the bowl is moved/out of reach of pvc it wont allow you to, the dog likes

[pipotherium]

Awesome