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    Automatic coop doors: I'd love your input

    I DIY’d my setup have been using it ever since - it’s very strong and have never had issues with predators same/similar to yours (located in Colorado) I would recommend skipping to page 12ish though as a bunch of members contributed to making it even better, automated, and easier to use by...
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    Checking-In On Peeps - Post Here To Say Hello!

    Hi! I finally built my new coop! This seems to be the only one I can find at the moment, when it was 85%ish finished. I had gotten my ladies in a week before this snow storm. I LOVE the height. I made it tall enough to slip a trash bin underneath, when cleaning/sweeping out the bedding through...
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    Raspberry coop

    Thanks JT!
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    What's the temperature where you are???

    Ah! That makes sense! Thank you :)
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    What's the temperature where you are???

    Woah!! That’s a bit chilly... is it the humidity that makes it so much colder?? Poor plants and chickies! It’s currently 40F here in Northern Colorado @ 5:46am. LOL I definitely didn’t realize this post is over a decade old.... oh well.
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    My DIY Automatic Chicken Door

    Agreed! - you can customize it to go vertically or horizontally depending on what kind of space you’re working with. I can take measurements next time I clean out the coop but my estimate is that I have roughly 26in of vertical space with the actuator mounted above the door and it is plenty to...
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    My DIY Automatic Chicken Door

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    My DIY Automatic Chicken Door

    That’s a great point! Thanks for adding that in there JT, you’ve been the real MVP for helping answer questions! I appreciate you! :)
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    My DIY Automatic Chicken Door

    Great job, it looks awesome! Woo woo!
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    My DIY Automatic Chicken Door

    I haven’t tried a light sensor myself, but I’m sure you could play with one to try it out! I typically only have to adjust it a couple times a year & usually just do it on/around day light savings. Winter months I think I have it set to open around 7:45/8:00am and close at 7:00/7:30pm...
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    My DIY Automatic Chicken Door

    It depends on what power system you’re going with. If off grid, can I assume you’re going solar? If that’s the case then you would want the solar panel / battery setup instead. The DC Power supply is for the other method, plug in / running power to the coop.
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    My DIY Automatic Chicken Door

    Yippee!! Glad you got it! :D enjoy!
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    My DIY Automatic Chicken Door

    It might definitely be wiring with the DPDT relay OR timer. Im sure you’ve already triple checked the wiring though. When MANUAL and the actuator closes, is it on Manual OFF or Manual ON?
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    My DIY Automatic Chicken Door

    Dang! Have you tried connecting the power source (DC supply+adapter or battery) straight to the linear actuator by any chance? I would try this juuuuust to make sure the linear actuator is working appropriately. Switch the polarities back and forth to extend/retract. I can hear a slight “buzz”...
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    My DIY Automatic Chicken Door

    Thanks JT! I appreciate you taking the time to say that!
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