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Day: October 19, 2023

Testing chicken door operation

For testing am using my 14″ band saw to secure the actuator mechanism (wi-fi valve).

Construction photos showing the main components and configuration of the device via the Alexa app on my Samsung J7 Pro phone.

 

 

 

 

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Author AlanM52Posted on 19/10/202315/06/2026Categories Chicken Door, Projects 2Leave a comment on Testing chicken door operation

Zia watching front yard activity.

Zia has been watching front yard activity for most of the morning observing the cooks and birds so not surprised she’s having a nap.

Author AlanM52Posted on 19/10/202320/02/2026Categories Cats, PetsLeave a comment on Zia watching front yard activity.

Bailey has been frisky all morning.

Bailey has been frisky all morning.

Bailey has been frisky all morning.

 

Author AlanM52Posted on 19/10/202325/04/2026Categories Cats, PetsLeave a comment on Bailey has been frisky all morning.

Bailey demanding attention

Bailey demanding attention.

Author AlanM52Posted on 19/10/202320/02/2026Categories Cats, PetsLeave a comment on Bailey demanding attention

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      • Tree Stump Makeover
      • Bird Bath
      • Garden Steps
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      • Cottage Garden
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      • Gazebo Paving
      • Garden Pond
      • Mower Repairs
      • Neglected Garden Pond
      • Garden Tools
      • Ryobi Garden Tools
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      • Automotive
        • Camry
        • Lancer
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        • Charlie
        • Bluey
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  • Workshop
    • Bandsaw
    • Bandsaw 2015
    • Bandsaw 2017
    • Bandsaw 2018
    • Bar Fridge
    • Ceiling Fan
    • Crosscut Sled
    • Drill
    • Disc Sander
    • Lathe Disc Sander
    • Dust Separator
    • Jigsaw Table
    • Mitre Saw
    • Planer Thicknesser
    • Fence Palings
    • Router
    • Router Lift
    • Saw
    • Scroll Saw
    • WS Storage
    • Tools
    • General
    • Workshop Other
  • Al’s Workshop
    • Night Lights
    • Lighting
    • eBay
    • Power Supply
  • Projects
    • DJ TV Stand
    • Chook Annex
    • Chook Run
    • Front Gates
    • Greyhound Drink Stands
    • Gooney Catrun
    • Laminar Water Jet
    • Motion Sensor
    • Motion Sprinkler
    • Motion Sprinkler 12V
    • Garden Sentry
    • New Chooks
    • Pitfield Makeover
    • Rabbit Hutch
    • Wall Mount TV
    • Water Spout
    • Sanyo Projector
    • Scrolling
    • Post Parcel Tray
  • Projects 2
    • Chook Shed
    • Chicken Door
    • Chook Shed Heater
    • Solar Stuff
    • Chicken Feeder
    • Poultry Poop Patrol
    • Bird Feeder
    • Cat Scarer
    • Ceiling Fan
    • Workshop Drainage
    • Weatherboards
    • Stairwell Barrier
    • Shishi Odoshi
    • Possum Dray
    • Projects 2 Other
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    • Kodak Negative Scanner
    • Backyard POD
    • Mailbox Delivery System
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