Category Archives: Projects 2

Wi-Fi Bird Feeder – Repairs 1

Posted on 25/02/2026 by AlanM52

Feeder back in the workshop after it was toppled over with a broken leg by several Cockies zooming in from the same direction to make a landing! Damage up top as well with broken bits scattered over the lawn lol. … Continue reading →

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Wi-Fi Bird Feeder repairs

Posted on 11/02/2026 by AlanM52

Cockatoos – Very smart and their beaks are like surgical instruments and… can switch modes between dexterous and turbo power.

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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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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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Fan cat scarer

Posted on 27/10/2024 by AlanM52

This is a quick temporary solution to deter prowling cats. The actual Cat Scarer is back in the workshop waiting for a smaller motor to be delivered because the present motor is from a hand vac cleaner is a over … 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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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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