how do i make an automatic door opener/closer ?

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seank

New Member

• Oct 31, 2010

• #1

any design ideas would help, i need it to work on a timer and if possible on a battery, i want it to open and close a dog house door that i converted into a hen coop, the door isnt a sliding one so normal automatic door openers for hen coops will not work, any thoughts???

 

4pyros

Well-Known Member

Most Helpful Member

• Oct 31, 2010

• #2

Ok so what kind of door is it?

 

Boncuk

New Member

• Nov 1, 2010

• #3

Hi seank,

since the door isn't a sliding door I assume it's a hinged one.

Here is one way for a door opener/closer.

It uses a geared motor.

The attached image should be clear concerning function.

Boncuk

 

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Boncuk

New Member

• Nov 1, 2010

• #4

4pyros said:

Ok so what kind of door is it?

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May be a guillotine type?

 

mbarazeen

Member

• Nov 1, 2010

• #5

regardless of the design of the door, you must be able to use the automatic opener you mentioned with slight modification, you better let us know some more details.

 

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seank

New Member

• Nov 1, 2010

• #6

it's a hinged door

 

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seank

New Member

• Nov 1, 2010

• #7

yeah was thinking would need to use something like that, would it run on a battery though?

 

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Euphy

New Member

• Nov 1, 2010

• #8

You may have seen:
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seank

New Member

• Nov 1, 2010

• #9

yeah seen that but need it to run on batteries plus it's a hinged door

 

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Euphy

New Member

• Nov 1, 2010

• #10

Yes sorry I read it back and realised it wasn't very helpful. Well they say it's the thought that counts.

 

Boncuk

New Member

• Nov 1, 2010

• #11

Hi seank,

running the circuit off battery power shouldn't be a problem if the door is not too heavy.

I'd think about using rechargeable batteries.

You might use a geared toy motor to drive the door for least current demand.

Boncuk