Inspiration
People with pets who are busy with work will not always be around during the day/night to feed their pets. As a result, it is difficult to keep their pets healthy and eating on a regular basis.
What it does
When a pet comes into close proximity, the IOT interface will ask users if they want to feed the pet through a chat. If they say yes, the servo motor will open, dispensing out pet food. There is also a manual override button for the users to dispense food manually.
How we built it
We first made the servo motor and distance sensor system with Arduino. We used code and skills from prior labs, putting them together. Then, we worked on the IOT interface, connecting the system to the cloud. After that, we worked on the 3D modeling using Solidworks. Lastly, we implemented a weight sensor into the system.
Challenges we ran into
The weight sensor is not sensitive enough to be used as a feedback response system. So, we decided to use the weight sensor as a tool to help users decide themselves if they want to feed their pet. Another issue we ran into was that in the beginning we wanted to make the dispenser a motor. However, the 3D modeling was too complicated, and we could not get it done in time.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
Getting the IOT to connect to the cloud.
What we learned
We learned how to connect different sensors and motors together.
What's next for Pet Plater Pro
We are 3D printing the parts right now, and we are excited to implement that to our final product.
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