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Automated Chicken Feeder System Using Arduino

The document outlines the design of an automated chicken feeder system using an Arduino, incorporating sensors and actuators to streamline the feeding process. Key components include a load cell for weight measurement, a DC motor for dispensing food, and limit switches to detect the presence of chickens. The system operates by monitoring food levels and activating the motor to feed chickens when necessary, ensuring efficient and automated feeding without manual intervention.

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Automated Chicken Feeder System Using Arduino

The document outlines the design of an automated chicken feeder system using an Arduino, incorporating sensors and actuators to streamline the feeding process. Key components include a load cell for weight measurement, a DC motor for dispensing food, and limit switches to detect the presence of chickens. The system operates by monitoring food levels and activating the motor to feed chickens when necessary, ensuring efficient and automated feeding without manual intervention.

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Automated Chicken Feeder System Using Arduino (PLC Design)

This design mimics a simple PLC-based automated chicken feeder system. The main
components include sensors and actuators, controlled by an Arduino board to automate the
process of feeding chickens. We will use sensors like a weight sensor to detect if the food is low
and a motor to dispense the food. Additionally, we will use limit switches or photo sensors to
detect when the chickens are close to the feeder.

Components Needed:

1. Arduino UNO (or any other Arduino board)


2. Load Cell (for weight measurement)
3. HX711 Load Cell Amplifier (to interface the load cell with Arduino)
4. DC Motor (for dispensing the feed)
5. Relay Module (to control the motor)
6. Limit Switches or Photoresistors (to detect if chickens are near)
7. Power Supply (5V for Arduino and the motor, 12V for the DC motor)
8. Jumper Wires
9. Breadboard
10. Motor Driver (L298N) (if the motor requires higher voltage or current)
11. Resistors (for sensors)

Basic Concept:

 The load cell will measure the weight of the food in the container.
 When the food level is low, the Arduino will trigger the DC motor to dispense food.
 Limit switches will detect when the chickens are near the feeder and stop the feeding
process.

System Diagram:
+-----------------------------------+
| |
| Automated Chicken |
| Feeder System |
| |
+-----------------------------------+
| |
| |
+-------+---+--------+
| Load Cell (HX711) |
| (Food Weight Sensor) |
+---------------------+
|
| (Arduino Reads Data)
|
+------+------+
| Arduino |
| (UNO) |
+------+------+
|
+-------+-------+
| DC Motor |
| (Motor Driver)|
+---------------+
|
+-------+-------+
| Power Supply |
| (5V and 12V) |
+---------------+

Code for Arduino:


#include <HX711.h> // Include HX711 library for the load cell
#include <Servo.h> // Include Servo library for motor control

// Pin definitions
#define DOUT 3 // Data pin of HX711
#define CLK 2 // Clock pin of HX711
#define motorPin 9 // Pin for motor control
#define limitSwitch 7 // Pin for limit switch (detect if chicken is near)

HX711 scale; // Create an HX711 object


Servo feederMotor; // Create a Servo object to control the motor

long weightThreshold = 500; // Set the weight threshold (when to feed)


long currentWeight = 0; // Variable to store the current weight of food

void setup() {
Serial.begin(9600);
scale.begin(DOUT, CLK); // Initialize the load cell
feederMotor.attach(motorPin); // Attach the servo motor to the pin
pinMode(limitSwitch, INPUT_PULLUP); // Initialize limit switch pin
}

void loop() {
currentWeight = scale.get_units(10); // Get average weight from load cell

// Display the current weight on the serial monitor


Serial.print("Current Food Weight: ");
Serial.println(currentWeight);

// Check if the food weight is less than the threshold and chicken is near
if (currentWeight < weightThreshold && digitalRead(limitSwitch) == LOW) {
Serial.println("Feeding chickens...");
feedChickens();
}

delay(1000); // Delay for 1 second before next check


}

void feedChickens() {
// Rotate the motor to dispense food
feederMotor.write(90); // Dispense food (servo turns to 90 degrees)
delay(2000); // Dispense for 2 seconds
feederMotor.write(0); // Stop dispensing food (servo returns to 0 degrees)
delay(1000); // Wait for 1 second before next action
}

Explanation of the Code:

 HX711 Library: Used for interfacing the load cell to measure the food weight.
 Servo Library: Controls the DC motor (if using a servo for dispensing food).
 The program continuously checks the food weight. If it falls below a threshold, it
activates the motor to dispense food.
 A limit switch is used to detect if chickens are close. The feeding happens only when this
switch is triggered (indicating chickens are near).
 The weight threshold is set to 500 grams, and the motor dispenses food for 2 seconds.

How it Works:

1. The load cell detects the weight of the food in the feeder container.
2. If the food weight is lower than the threshold, the system checks the limit switch to see if
chickens are nearby.
3. If the switch is activated (i.e., chickens are near), the motor is turned on to dispense the
food for a fixed period.
4. After the motor runs, the system waits for the next check.

This simple automation system provides a way to automate feeding, ensuring that chickens are
fed when necessary without requiring constant manual intervention.

Visualization:

You can visualize this process as follows:

 Food level drops (detected by the load cell).


 Chickens approach the feeder, triggering the limit switch.
 Motor turns on, dispensing food for a set period.

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