What automatic stuff and electronic stuff do you have inside your coop? Here's what I have in mine..

[jsuhre]

Quote: How does this stuff work? I am so confused. How do you hook everything up in your coop? What is a raspberry pi? I searched it on google but I don't really understand how everything works.

 

[bellehumeur]

My indoor and outdoor webcams are cheap 'wanview'. I cannot recommend them. I guess they are OK for the price.

 

[bellehumeur]

Raspberry pi is a credit card size linux computer. You need some IT and electronics backgroud to do this.

 

[The Lazy L]

... I'm thinking about trying to automate my whole coop and be able to control it form anywhere with my computer or phone. ..

 

[eggsellentfarms]

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Thanks, I had already watched your video. I'm leaning more towards a system that doesn't have proprietary parts so that I can have more options as far as design and parts that are compatible, and also hopefully will be cheaper. I realize the stuff you used is probably a lot simpler to install and less work, but I like a challenge.

 

[Farmall45]

Holy Cow!
The James Bond of the Poultry Business. More electronics than the CIA in that coop.

But, I kind of like all that stuff. You have your own, "chicken channel" to watch

 

[bellehumeur]

If you wish to use radio controlled home automation sensors and actuactors in your design, you should check out the busware extension for the raspberry pi.
http://busware.de/tiki-index.php?page=COC
I use ot in my house with a number pf fs-20 devices but it works with many other home automation systems.

 

[chicklet200]

I am interested in knowing more about your WiFi temp. gauge. I am trying to find a way to monitor the temp from a remote location. I bought a wireless weather station but the building my coop is in is made of steal. I can't seem to get a connection and I assume that is because of the steal. I have a smart phone and was trying to find a device that would work with my android phone. I am guessing the steal building could still cause interference but I am not sure on this. Any advice/knowledge would be much appreciated.

 

[tntchix]

When it comes to technology; I am still amazed with the flush toilet.