DIY Home Automation: Coopener – Source code and IoT functionality
Complete source code and IoT integration for the Coopener - my automated chicken coop door. Covers web control, scheduling, and central management.
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DIY Home Automation: Coopener – Hardware and OS installation
Hardware assembly and Raspbian OS installation for the Coopener project. Covers Raspberry Pi to Arduino serial communication using Python.
DIY Home Automation: Coopener – Testing and retrofitting
Automated chicken coop door using Raspberry Pi and Arduino - opens at sunrise, closes at sunset, with remote monitoring. Full build guide plus 2026 Home Assistant integration notes.
Thermistor and PWM speed controller
Build a thermistor-based temperature sensor with PWM fan speed controller. Simple circuit that automatically adjusts fan speed based on ambient temperature.
Haptic compass band, revisited
DIY haptic wearable compass band using Arduino and vibration motors to give the wearer a constant sense of north - a wearable 6th sense experiment, updated for 2026.