Category Archives: Projects

Video intercom weather box repairs-

Posted on 04/12/2024 by AlanM52

The plywood top of the box needs replacing, took a shortcut and replaced the top without removing the whole thing which worked out OK. Cut a piece of plywood in the workshop.            

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Bird feeder modifications 4

Posted on 30/11/2024 by AlanM52

Charlie along with other partners in damage, attempting to get to the covered feed tray, hacked away at the feed cover until it was ripped away from the servo actuator arm and ended up on the lawn. Yep… it’s back … Continue reading →

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The pond pump is not working – no waterfall?

Posted on 21/11/2024 by AlanM52

The pond pump is not working – no waterfall? No wonder!… I know I keep harping on it, been dealing all year with the left eyeball plus a detour for a kidney stone procedure means the job list is getting … Continue reading →

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Wi-Fi Bird Feeder modifications – Part 3

Posted on 16/11/2024 by AlanM52

Back out in the front yard for testing and if all ok I’ll give the new timber a spray with Brunswick Green. The wi-fi bird feeder is back out in the front yard – for testing.

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Wi-Fi Bird Feeder modifications – Part 2

Posted on 15/11/2024 by AlanM52

In this session we pick up from where we downed tools and start by cutting out the square and circular sections. We finished the last session here, with the board marked out it’s time to grab the jigsaw.

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Wi-Fi Bird Feeder modifications – Part 1

Posted on 15/11/2024 by AlanM52

* Provide more standing room * More protection from damage * Support feed cover in open position After my morning rounds we are moving the feeder into the workshop.

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Wi-Fi Bird Feeder update

Posted on 10/11/2024 by AlanM52

Due to a lack of sunlight I have been powering the bird feeder with a 240V extension which I bring in under cover each night. Decided it’s time once again to power the feeder with the solar panel setup.   … Continue reading →

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Autofill/Recycle Bird Bath cleaning

Posted on 15/08/2024 by AlanM52

Eye surgery recovery is going well and I am now up and about doing light duties and the chooks are happy to have me out in the yard again. Spent yesterday afternoon cleaning the birdbath as well as some minor … Continue reading →

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Wi-Fi Chicken Feeder – Refinements

Posted on 31/03/2024 by AlanM52

I found two metal cat food bowls which got me thinking about how to keep the scratched out food separated which would also make it easier to clean-up. The food is now contained and the metal cat food bowls sit … 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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