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.
Category: Projects 2
Wi-Fi Bird Feeder repairs
Cockatoos – Very smart and their beaks are like surgical instruments and… can switch modes between dexterous and turbo power.
Bird feeder modifications 4
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 in the workshop :-)
Those buggers are strong and smart and I don’t want to loose the jousting competition… thinking. Went for a walk around the garden and found this large pot plant saucer that hopefully will prevent them from grabbing the edge of the feed cover.
Wi-Fi Bird Feeder modifications – Part 3
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. Continue reading “Wi-Fi Bird Feeder modifications – Part 3”
Wi-Fi Bird Feeder modifications – Part 2
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.
Wi-Fi Bird Feeder modifications – Part 1
* 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.
Wi-Fi Bird Feeder update
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.
Fan cat scarer
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 kill and (even with short duty cycle) draws to much from the AGM 12V / 3.7A battery.
Cat Scarer waiting for a smaller motor.
12V/30W Solar Panel – 1
Building another 12V solar panel.
Solar Panel – Part 3
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.