Automatic Door Closure System Based on Lighting Conditions

Chickens are social animals that prefer to be in the company of their flock during the day and seek shelter at night. Providing them with a safe and comfortable coop is essential for their well-being, but managing the door can be a tedious task, especially during the changing seasons when the light conditions vary. Automating the door opening based on light conditions can simplify this task, save time and effort, and ensure that your chickens have access to fresh air and sunlight during the day and a comfortable nesting place at night. In this work, the opening of the door to the chicken coop based on the light conditions will be solved. The device will consist of a main microcontroller that will handle all the functionality. A light intensity sensor will be connected to it, based on which the door will be opened or closed. This function will be provided by a stepper motor. In addition to this basic function, the device will also take temperature and send the data via Wi-Fi to a website where the data can be viewed. The power supply here will be solved using a solar panel. The goal is therefore to achieve independence and therefore independence from the power line.