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Daytime feline intruder!

Posted on 25/03/2024 by AlanM52

This morning this first-time stalker has come up from the backyard and through the carport. Ruby and Rosie are in the (elevated) front yard. Things have been quiet for a while but now with this perimeter intrusion we need to … Continue reading →

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Wi-Fi Chicken Feeder – Update

Posted on 24/03/2024 by AlanM52

While reading the morning news (this morning) with a cuppa Ruby & Rosie passed through the carport on their way to the front yard so I opened the feeder for them. They were there for a while so the camera … Continue reading →

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12V/30W Solar Panel – 1

Posted on 22/03/2024 by AlanM52

Building another 12V solar panel.

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GENBOLT GB213K Outdoor Camera – impressive!

Posted on 21/03/2024 by AlanM52

      Found a DIY stand from another project so mounted the camera on that for initial testing.

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Chook shed fan

Posted on 18/03/2024 by AlanM52

Although it’s ‘only’ 27° in the chook shed trying something different to cool down Ruby & Rosie. I setup a box fan outside the wire mesh end of the shed, sitting on a BBQ bench seat.

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Ruby & Rosie having a rest

Posted on 18/03/2024 by AlanM52

Ruby & Rosie having a rest (me inside) after helping me (getting in the way) too prune the Ivy that runs along the top of the rock wall along the front porch and up the driveway.

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Ruby & Rosie doing another check

Posted on 10/03/2024 by AlanM52

I know they are good out there but I’m driven by habit. During awful days like this they spend morning time patrolling the front yard and hang around the front porch and carport areas and during that period the missing … Continue reading →

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Ruby & Rosie have cooled down

Posted on 08/03/2024 by AlanM52

Cooled down nicely in 3150 for Ruby & Rosie so just remotely turned off the USB fan.

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Solar Panel – Part 3

Posted on 29/02/2024 by AlanM52

Did some more work including refinements and additions.               For better visibility modified the MDF box for a tilting display so I can adjust the angle to reduce sun reflections.

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Rosie & Ruby waiting for Dad

Posted on 29/02/2024 by AlanM52

I have mentioned before about Ruby & Rosie spending time in the front porch and carport areas. Here’s Rosie next to my garden shoes (does that all the time) and Ruby under the chair.

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