Bit of an update, I cut out a door out of plexiglass using a CNC, then took an extending arm and hooked it up to a motor which runs on a timer, and can also be controlled by Alexa. So I downloaded the Alexa app on my phone, and just say "Alexa, turn off chicken door" to open it, and "Alexa, turn...
I think what I've decided to do, is I've found a motor with a timer for $20, which is also compatible with amazon alexa (which I can control from my phone/iPad). I will then cut a door using a CNC machine, and set the timer to around dawn/dusk, and have the door raise up.
I will also have the...
As I described in this thread here:
Thread 'Automatic door not closing reliably in the winter'
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/automatic-door-not-closing-reliably-in-the-winter.1498649/
My door isn't very reliable. I am looking for coop doors controlled by an app that work reliably...