First project, Your help is needed.

[bensr20det]

Hello I would like to build a small chip that can go on to my dogs collar and when ever he goes within a foot or so of his food and water bowls they will open for him and close once he walks away. Now i have never built anything like this before and i am very excited to learn. If anyone knows where i can look up and research the types of things i would need I would really appreciate it.

Your site seems great and from what i have read so far there seems to be a lot of very knowledgeable people around. I am always coming up with ideas for things i would like to build and i think it is great to have a community like this where you can come find answers and get ideas from intelligent people.

Thank you very much in advance,
Ben

 

[blueroomelectronics]

It would be a very difficult first project. What is your electronics background?

 

[bensr20det]

well I have not had much if any experience in building electronics nor do i know much about the different components.

 

[blueroomelectronics]

Then perhaps a simpler project might be a good idea. Low power RFID is not entry level.

Just the bowl mechanism will probably be a challenge. How about a switch the dog steps on when he is near the bowl.

 

[bensr20det]

That sounds like a great idea. I have no problems starting small and working up to the more advanced builds. Is there a good site or tutorials that i can start looking at so I can begin to get some ideas on how to construct my first device?

 

[nate4548]

yes go to the F.A.Q. on this website and you'll find tons of links to sites containing valuable info regarding what you need to start, and learn.

good luck

Nate,

 

[arunb]

teaching the dog to open or close the bowl may also work.....

 

[ericgibbs]

That sounds like a great idea. I have no problems starting small and working up to the more advanced builds. Is there a good site or tutorials that i can start looking at so I can begin to get some ideas on how to construct my first device?

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