Wongelemengist Yilma Nadew

Automated Poultry Cage

Description

  • Constructed during COVID-19 lockdown at Home.
  • Design and prototype of automated poultry cage system suitable for Urban farming.
  • It can accomodate 8 - 10 fowls.
  • Automated feeder that is programmed to feed the fowl with pre-caclculated amount.
  • Nipple Drinkers to supply water continously.

How?

  • 3D Model designed by Solidworks 2019.
  • Utilized Arduino Uno and Arduino IDE to automate the whole system.
  • It is constructed in a scalable unit mode that can be replicated over small floor space.

Results

  • The high development cost per unit restrained me from implementing it on a larger scale that can be utilized to lower manufacturing costs.
  • Learned a lot on automation's electrical facet.
  • Gained experience on CNC, Lathe Works and Arc Welding.