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Mechatronics ⋆ IoT

Automated Chicken Coop

Fig. 01 ⋆ Completed coop

◦ Specifications

Design
TinkerCAD model and physical foundation planning.
Hardware
Linear-actuated gate, live Wyze cameras.
Feeding
20 kg gravity feeders with industrial-grade water nozzles.
Connectivity
Wi-Fi enabled with Google integration — app and voice control.

◦ Project

A smart agricultural solution that combines IoT technology with sustainable design to improve poultry management. The system automates everyday chicken care — feeding, watering, and coop access — to ensure optimal living conditions while reducing human labor and resource use.

Key features include gravity feeders, industrial-grade water nozzles, and a Wi-Fi enabled, linearly-actuated gate controlled via Google integration. The project demonstrates the application of smart technology in agriculture, and addresses real concerns around sustainable farming and animal welfare.

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Fig. 01

TinkerCAD model used to plan the frame and estimate material needed for the project.

Fig. 02

Frame built from pressure-treated outdoor 2×4s, precisely measured and cut with a handheld circular saw.

Fig. 03

Finalized frame compared to the CAD model — extremely accurate, with minimal waste.

Fig. 04

Gravity-driven feeding tube for automatic trough replenishment. Exterior access for easy refill.

Fig. 05

A secure, spacious home for the chickens — room to roam, perch, and explore.

Fig. 06

Nearly 12 eggs daily — sold to neighbors and gifted as fresh, organic eggs.