FAT PET FEEDER 🙀- Free 3D Printed Pet Feeder

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  • Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
  • FREE DOWNLOAD STLs & F3D files:
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    (NOW FREE) Fat Pet Feeder is a fully automatic 3D printed arduino pet feeder. Use it for cats, small dogs or maybe rodents? Keep your pet diet healthy, keep the pet food fresh, keep them fed while not at home, make this DIY project with your kids.
    Personal website: momwillbeproud...
    Help me making these videos and new projects, join my patreon and get the files, early access, behind the scenes content:
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    Parts required:
    SpringRC SM-S4303R continuous rotation servo - amzn.to/2YoAU0y
    Arduino nano clone - amzn.to/2YqMQPn
    3x Microswitches - amzn.to/2Hdo0N2 amzn.to/2PUCYtU
    Breadboard - amzn.to/2PW5Phy
    Prototype PCB - amzn.to/2Ymaht6 amzn.to/2vPhOEf
    DC connector - amzn.to/3OsON87
    4x M4 screws - amzn.to/2VA4Vxu amzn.to/2HeUaYC
    5V 3A power supply - amzn.to/2VvufEs
    For the battery version:
    3x D size batteries - amzn.to/2Q38NRy
    LM2587 boost converter - amzn.to/2YkXBm6
    IRL540N mosfet - amzn.to/2LwId4n
    DS3231 RTC - amzn.to/2Jz6Uun
    Capacitors - amzn.to/2LwIhB9 amzn.to/2YiCpgD
    Battery contacts - amzn.to/2Yofn7R
    Atmega328p-pu - amzn.to/2Ynayvw
    Code example:
    -Wall socket version with 8 hours delay:
    gist.github.co...
    -Battery version with button:
    gist.github.co...
    How to connect RTC:
    www.dropbox.co...
    3d-diy.ru/uplo...
    Leave your comment with a #FatPetFeeder hashtag to participate in a giveaway.
    If you need any help with 3D printing, wiring or coding please ask your very specific question in the comments.
    #3DPrinting
    #CatFeeder

Комментарии • 262

  • @make.anything
    @make.anything 5 лет назад +26

    Fun project for pet owners. Great presentation!

  • @andyb7754
    @andyb7754 3 месяца назад

    Your helper did a FANTASTIC job!! Thank you.

  • @piloterror1644
    @piloterror1644 5 лет назад +2

    Cool. Printing now. I've added a laser range finder for the hopper, a load cell to set the portions by weight, and an RTC with a battery backup. I'll update you with how it works.

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  5 лет назад

      Thanks for the purchase!
      Yeah, I forgot the RTC in the scheme but there's some code for it in the description (the library I used is universal).
      I'd be glad to see your results. Also I'm curious about the load cell.

    • @yusufkus1
      @yusufkus1 4 года назад

      Sounds great. Have you managed to finish it?

    • @Mernaya
      @Mernaya 2 года назад

      @@yusufkus1 I quess he is still making it

  • @MrNoipe
    @MrNoipe 5 лет назад +4

    Nice parameterized CAD files. I don't have a cat, but would totally make this for them if I went on vacation.

  • @fabianoslack4269
    @fabianoslack4269 Год назад

    Im happy to finally find your video on this sea! Thank you so much!
    I bought a petsafe smart feed in february this year. which is very similar to the format of your project.
    I live in germany and i asked my brother to install it in a opendoors (but covered) space in a small farm in brazil.
    I have three cats living in that farm. All I ask my brother to do is to fill the petsafe compartment with food every 9 days.
    After all these months using it, my cats bring attention to this equipment and other cats started appearing in the area.
    I can follow everything that happens there by a camera.
    I programmed food to be delivered 2 times a day. The three of my cats follow a line. There is no fight. Everything goes smooth. Once one finish, other assume the dish, until the last one.
    The problem is that this place is open. There are no fences. One of the invasor cats started to appear when my cats are there eating. This invader sometimes just ignore who is on the dish and just go there and start eating. It is really annoying. The invasor do not respect nothing.
    I started to think how is possible to close the dish by remote control when such an invasor appear. Maybe a lid that closes the dish when I see the invasor is around. Then I just close the lid until the invasor learns that this dish was not designed for him and just leave my three cats in peace.
    Hope you can help me to think on how to do something.
    Thank you so much for your project. It inspires a lot.
    I dont know what servo to use. I know a little bit about how to control it using raspberry.
    Please let me know if you can give me some drives on how to proceed to implement a lid on the dish.
    🤞🏼✨😺😺😺

    • @HungrysitesRu
      @HungrysitesRu Год назад +1

      Hi! Thank you for your warm words. I don't think its a good question in the context of this video, it's a separate issue. Basically, yes, you either create a new device with the new requirements for it. Or you add a cover+small servo to the existing device as a hack. You can use mg995/996 servo for this purpose or even something smaller like sg90. Choose your way and just pursuit. It's not hard to code and these servos have a driver inside, no need for complex logic, RPI + 5-6v power supply is enough to work with it.

  • @MyNameJif
    @MyNameJif Год назад

    Awesome video. Thank you for the files and instructions.

  • @1gna8Kuib3
    @1gna8Kuib3 4 месяца назад

    Love it!

  • @Patar15
    @Patar15 2 месяца назад

    "not intimidating to the pet in any way." There's a bowl, therefore it's too intimidating for my dog. She's scared of bowls. Which is odd because she's 3 years old now and It's only been a month now and all we've down with the bowl is put food in it.

  • @IlanPerez
    @IlanPerez 4 года назад +1

    I am so excited to try and make this. Thanks for the work

  • @b5a5m5
    @b5a5m5 3 года назад

    5:15 if you want to make your switches have less throw you can remove the metal arms off the microswitches and move them closer, or add a spacer for upgrading existing prints. Cool project!

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  3 года назад

      It's already the case here.

    • @b5a5m5
      @b5a5m5 3 года назад

      @@MomWillBeProud Oh, whoops, I only noticed the large throw and that the arms were on in the beginning. 😅
      I guess the next option would be to move the switch actuator further away from the hinge point of the flappy button. 🙂

    • @HungrysitesRu
      @HungrysitesRu 3 года назад

      ​@@b5a5m5 it works fine when assembled, I don't see an issue here.

  • @VictoriasKingdom
    @VictoriasKingdom 5 лет назад +1

    Nice job!

  • @rhmontg1
    @rhmontg1 5 лет назад

    We are super impressed with the details and thought you put into this. We've been trying to design a 3D printed auto feeder for my rabbits, and this is so much better - we will be setting it up as soon as we can get all the parts together. Ignore the dislikes - there are some people who just do that to be annoying - and keep doing what you are doing. I will teach my husband what patreon is now :-)

    • @rhmontg1
      @rhmontg1 5 лет назад

      Oh, also, what printer do you use? It looks like it has a very large print bed

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  5 лет назад

      @@rhmontg1 Thanks, really happy to hear that! It's Prusa mk3, it's 25*21cm print bed, pretty typical for most of the printers. There's a smaller version in the pack, I use it for my cat.

  • @Progwale
    @Progwale 5 лет назад +6

    Wow. I don´t even have a cat but damn thats meowsome! :D
    Subbed 0/ crazy stuff man!

  • @Maximissesable
    @Maximissesable 5 лет назад +1

    Wow. This is fantastic.

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  3 года назад

      It's free now, you can download and print one :)

  • @m3phisto23
    @m3phisto23 2 года назад +1

    thank you so much for this project.
    i would like to adapt the code so i could set specific times of the day to trigger the feeder.
    has anybody here already tried this?

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  2 года назад

      Thank you. There's a code example with 8 hours delay though it's not made to use with a battery. The code for a battery version should be different (using timer/RTC pin interrupts).

  • @TheMuxiang
    @TheMuxiang Год назад

    Can you show a more detailed version of the wiring? I might make this, and want to know exactly how to insert the wiring. Thanks! (Also, mine is a plug in one.)

    • @HungrysitesRu
      @HungrysitesRu Год назад +2

      No, sorry, I do not provide detailed support anymore and I made the project free.

    • @TheMuxiang
      @TheMuxiang Год назад

      @@HungrysitesRu Oh ok, thanks!

  • @AndrewHoeveler
    @AndrewHoeveler 3 года назад +1

    I'm looking to make this or your earlier DIY cat feeder with two cans or some hybrid of both? Using one of my ESP32 modules. I'd like to power it via solar-charging USB powerbank for my yard, and triggered via motion sensors. I might have a lot of questions... :)

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  3 года назад

      Nice, go for it! The previous is definitely simpler but this one looks like a real household appliance. Both work really well.

  • @teulis
    @teulis 3 года назад

    I am going to attempt to make this

  • @crazysteve707
    @crazysteve707 5 лет назад +1

    Nice work!!

  • @davidcosta1504
    @davidcosta1504 7 месяцев назад +1

    Hi bro! Really good work on this project, I was so invested, I already bought everything and was going to start now connecting all the cables together, but the video doesn´t specify enough 😢. I´m having trouble on the eletronics. You don't give support to this project no more? I would love to be able to finish this project, going to shearch everywhere.

    • @HungrysitesRu
      @HungrysitesRu 7 месяцев назад +1

      Hi man,
      I'm pretty sure that persistence is key here. The instructions are pretty clear but obviously everything in life has some learning curve, just don't give up.
      Please see the description under the video if you haven't yet. I don't support this project anymore because I'm now a founder of ArtWorkout drawing app and I have millions of users to take care of.
      Thanks for watching.

    • @davidcosta1504
      @davidcosta1504 7 месяцев назад

      @@HungrysitesRuty, I will do that indeed. Need to try harder

  • @enderlemon890
    @enderlemon890 5 лет назад +1

    This is sick

  • @jnthas
    @jnthas 4 года назад +2

    Hey, nice project. Just to be clear, the LM2587, IRL540N, capacitor, etc are necessary only for the battery version? If I want to use the power supply, I will need only the arduino and servo. Is that right?

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  4 года назад

      Yes, that's right

    • @jnthas
      @jnthas 4 года назад

      @@MomWillBeProud Just one more question to effectively buy the license. Do you know if anyone has managed to 3d-print on Ender 3 with success?

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  4 года назад +1

      @@jnthas I don't have an answer for that, I know that at least one guy purchased the model and is using Ender, I don't know the result, I made a shorter version of the files for his Ender 3
      www.dropbox.com/s/b2r20r89l4zxu4n/Funnel-205.stl?dl=1
      www.dropbox.com/s/uq0cg0a4mn45d19/FeederOutside-205.stl?dl=1

    • @jnthas
      @jnthas 4 года назад

      @@MomWillBeProud We'll see then. I let you know what will happen :)

    • @jnthas
      @jnthas 4 года назад +2

      Hey, I'm pretty sure my mom is proud of me now: ruclips.net/video/aF1oW6MEi0k/видео.html
      By the way, I could 3d print using ender 3 with no problems. Thanks!

  • @paarooo
    @paarooo 4 года назад +1

    Can I replace the continuous rotation servo with a strong DC motor? I don't know where in the breadboard to plug the DC in, so I hope you can possibly help me. You don't have to spend a lot of time (cuz life span is limited) because this is a simple task!

    • @paarooo
      @paarooo 4 года назад +2

      And I bought the STL files. Great job on modeling those ones!

    • @HungrysitesRu
      @HungrysitesRu 4 года назад

      파루_RUclips you can. Basically the "continuous rotation servo" is not a servo, it's a DC motor with an embedded driver. But if you want to use standalone DC motor then you have to 1. change the model to fit your specific DC motor, 2. use an external driver or MOSFET to connect it to arduino because the current of arduino is not enough and you will burn your microcontroller if you don't use MOSFET. 3. you will have to significantly change the code because it's written for the servo.
      So if you don't want to spend days of making all these changes or don't have the qualification then I'd strongly recommend using the servo, it's only 10usd to buy one.
      I definitely can help to find an error in your code or recommend the ways you can change the model to accomodate the motor but I can't spend hours doing this. If at some point you feel that's not enough please message me on cubebrush in the next several days so I could refund your purchase before it's too late according to their TOS.
      Regards!

    • @paarooo
      @paarooo 4 года назад +1

      @@HungrysitesRu What a caring answer! But one thing: I live in Korea and it will take me forever to buy it with amazon and in Korea, there aren't so many servos to choose from. Thx for answering!

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  4 года назад

      @@paarooo I live in Russia, Amazon doesn't even deliver to Russia :D
      aliexpress.ru/item/32427003385.html
      banggood.com/Spring-RC-360-Degree-Continuous-Rotation-Robot-Servo-SM-S4306R-p-919271.html
      Are these any better in terms of delivery? I'm sure you can find similar "continuous servo" locally, you just need to match the dimensions ~~40*20*40mm, you don't need this specific model.
      Oh, btw, you will need something like an H-bridge, not just a MOSFET if you want it to turn both ways (jiggle to make sure the cat food isn's stuck there).

    • @paarooo
      @paarooo 4 года назад

      @@MomWillBeProud Oof thanks!

  • @altnomerus2150
    @altnomerus2150 3 года назад

    Thank you so much! This video is very helpful for me.

  • @trololol335
    @trololol335 Год назад +1

    Hello ! A big thanks for your project/video ! Now i have a small question : is it possible to power this using the usb port on the arduino instead of the DC connector? I think i saw somewhere that it is also 5V. Thnaks again :)

    • @HungrysitesRu
      @HungrysitesRu Год назад

      You can definitely do that but this servo can stall up to 2.5 amps at 7V, that's quite a lot for most of the USB ports and chargers. I tested 2 amp apple charger, it works, but 1 amp charges sometimes don't.

    • @HungrysitesRu
      @HungrysitesRu Год назад

      Also if you use arduino internal 12->5V converter, it's rated 5V 0.8 amps, that is even lower. So you have to use big capacitors or take the risk of something not working or even being damaged.

    • @trololol335
      @trololol335 Год назад

      ​@@HungrysitesRu ok so better use the DC connector then 😅 thanks , i'm new to electronics !

  • @analuiza2677
    @analuiza2677 5 лет назад +1

    Amazing! Thanks for sharing

  • @atfa2077
    @atfa2077 2 года назад

    may i mnow or can you teach me how to code for set time feeding process instead of pushing buttons?

  • @karimjedda
    @karimjedda 5 лет назад +1

    I absolutely loved this! I am going to make it this month!! :D

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  3 года назад

      It's free now, you can download and print one :)

  • @floresetc
    @floresetc 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you very much! Great video!

  • @DoMM2401
    @DoMM2401 Год назад

    Cool project! I saw the RTC isn`t included into the sketch, is there an update available where did you included it?

    • @HungrysitesRu
      @HungrysitesRu Год назад +1

      Yeah, I forgot it. See in the description.

    • @DoMM2401
      @DoMM2401 Год назад

      @@HungrysitesRu oh I found the sketch on the git revisions. 👌🏼

  • @cbaymac
    @cbaymac Год назад

    Great design. I would like to use with a NEMA 17 stepper motor, is that possible? Also, my cat eats four times a day. I would like to slowly reduce his intake as he is a fat cat. Can additional daily feeding times be added easily? Thank you for a great project very well documented.

    • @HungrysitesRu
      @HungrysitesRu Год назад +1

      Feel free to modify any way you want, the code and the model are available for free.
      I can provide no additional support though.

  • @raulvalenciavasquez
    @raulvalenciavasquez 2 года назад

    Good job

  • @terragady
    @terragady 5 лет назад +1

    Does not the food get stuck there between wheel and compartment? Like the pieces of food stuck between?

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  5 лет назад +1

      Some dust does but it doesn't affect the function. I took this seriously designing this thing.

  • @andra7076
    @andra7076 2 года назад

    Wow. Cool

  • @grantc8353
    @grantc8353 4 года назад

    This is awesome

  • @drspyqwerty
    @drspyqwerty 4 года назад

    Excellent Work!!!!

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  3 года назад +1

      Thanks. It's free now, go get one :)

    • @drspyqwerty
      @drspyqwerty 3 года назад

      @@MomWillBeProud Gee that is amazing !!!

  • @khiarsalatin5253
    @khiarsalatin5253 Год назад +1

    What's the different function between 3 microswitches in this cat feeder sirr?(based on your program)

    • @HungrysitesRu
      @HungrysitesRu Год назад

      More, less, dispense now. But it's really up to you.

  • @SmartSolutionsForHome
    @SmartSolutionsForHome 3 года назад

    Love it! but how did you teach your cat to operate this feeder? ;)

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  3 года назад +1

      Not worth it. Just use a timer-based code.

  • @Adoula7
    @Adoula7 2 года назад +1

    Hi there, thank you for the design and tutorial. We built the DC circuit version so far and everything seems to work. We don't know what the buttons do exactly in the default program but we do see the motor move, could you let us know? and does it feed automatically with the default code in your link or does that take some extra work on our part? if the default code includes automatic feeding how often does it feed and how does it know when to start?

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  2 года назад +1

      Hi! The buttons change the portion size (the time that the servo turns, movement just indicates that the feeder understood the command) and the middle one is just to force dispense food once.
      fpf12h.ino serves food once every 12 hours, first serving is done immediately after plugging into the socket.

    • @Adoula7
      @Adoula7 2 года назад

      I finally printed everything and have some follow questions about the program. If I adjust the portion sizes up or down does that get stored? If I unplug the power does the portion size I last set it to stay or does it go back to default?

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  2 года назад

      @@Adoula7 the example program doesn't have any persistence but you can implement it yourself. It's probably like 10 lines of code, it's a good programming practice.

  • @SideScope
    @SideScope 4 года назад +3

    this project is so well thought out. Love the design. #fatpetfeeder

  • @amandeep1254
    @amandeep1254 3 года назад

    You really explained it well❤️ what if we use spiral conveyor shaft to dispense food instead of that rotary blades. Also did your food become humid?

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  3 года назад +1

      I don't remember why I decided not to use an auger, probably it used more space. You definitely can try to use it but it basically means to rebuild the entire project from scratch.
      It didn't become humid though I don't live in a humid place, it could be an issue elsewhere.

  • @harshith7869
    @harshith7869 3 года назад

    Can you make it using live camera and talking to the pet

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  3 года назад

      I'm not planning making these changes but it's definitely possible.

    • @harshith7869
      @harshith7869 3 года назад

      Please make it. That will be useful to many students or pet owners

  • @jeroenhaasnoot
    @jeroenhaasnoot 3 года назад

    Hi there! awesome design! Why did you choose for a hopper system? instead of a belt, or a screw driven transport system. was it more reliable? or just better looking ;)

    • @HungrysitesRu
      @HungrysitesRu 3 года назад +1

      belt is harder to manufacture DIY-style but I think it's the best option because it cannot jam if you dispense from the top of the feeder. Also you can use any bowl at the bottom.
      I don't think there's a big difference between screw and the wheel. Screw eats horizontal space, wheel eats the vertical one. There should be a hopper anyways if you want to use all the food you put into it. Even if you use a belt.
      Also probably a cheap stepper would be better than a continuous servo to make it more precise.

  • @francogusberti2786
    @francogusberti2786 8 месяцев назад

    How do you avoid it to get stucked?

    • @HungrysitesRu
      @HungrysitesRu 8 месяцев назад

      Let me know if you have this problem. If not - let's not theorize.

  • @lesterciano4994
    @lesterciano4994 2 года назад

    Hello sir, your project is COOOL, may I ask if what other motor could be used asides from this (since it's quite expensive for me hahaha)? Thanks in advance sir!!!

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  2 года назад

      It's $10 on aliexpress: aliexpress.ru/item/1005003697344882.html

  • @AERuffy
    @AERuffy 5 лет назад +1

    I have a dog with a electronic pet collar. I'd like to detect his collar and prevent him from stealing the cat food from this feeder. What kind of sensor do I need to detect his collar?

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  5 лет назад

      I don't know exactly the technology used in your dog collar. I suspect that it's an RFID tag there. You can use RFID reader/writer module like MFRC522 but you probably have to make your own antenna to work with it because it's made to work within 1cm range.

  • @sigi8055
    @sigi8055 2 года назад

    Hi! This is a fantastic build thank you! Is there a way to do this build with PVC pipes instead of 3D printing the materials? Also is there a possibility of making this solar powered?

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  2 года назад +1

      Hi. Sure, you can reinvent the project from scratch and it will be a completely new project. I have no intention to do that, sorry.

  • @angeldi9428
    @angeldi9428 3 года назад

    I don't have time make my own diy, where can i buy something like this? Please 🙏 I need this for my cats

  • @falconych
    @falconych 5 лет назад +1

    did you think to use arduino nano to connect to wifi and send command via computer or phone to feed a cat?

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  5 лет назад

      I mentioned it in the video. I don't need it and I'm probably not going to make it. But it's definitely possible and go for it.

    • @falconych
      @falconych 5 лет назад

      @@MomWillBeProud can you set up limit for feeding? i.e. /if button pressed and time is less than 3 hours, no food/ ? i think you will need time lock RTC for this, i guess.

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  5 лет назад

      ​@@falconych Arduino contains a microcontroller. You can program anything you can imagine into it. It's not that hard if you try.
      In my case there's 10 minutes limit 2 feedings, 24 hours limit 6 feedings.
      RTC isn't necessary to track time because Arduino can handle that well enough on its own (if the power delivery is consistent). But for the battery version I recommend it because Arduino isn't that good in tracking time during the deep sleep. It has to be in a deep sleep to save battery (2 months vs 2 years battery life).

  • @kanyorb45
    @kanyorb45 20 дней назад

    hello Aleksandr ,need your help , you think 3 battery D can Use for NEMA 17 stepper motor?

    • @HungrysitesRu
      @HungrysitesRu 20 дней назад

      @@kanyorb45 it's 12-24v motor and 1.5*3 batteries without converters. It's better to use a lithium battery pack then.

    • @kanyorb45
      @kanyorb45 20 дней назад

      @
      Maybe you have a recommended link to buy ?

    • @HungrysitesRu
      @HungrysitesRu 19 дней назад

      @ sorry, no

  • @kiwisenk
    @kiwisenk 7 месяцев назад

    hi, i was about to start printing it and i realised you didn't post the electronics compartment without the battery part. I don't want to put some batteries because im remixing it a bit, you have the files or do i have to edit it by myself?

    • @HungrysitesRu
      @HungrysitesRu 7 месяцев назад +1

      Hi. There are no files without battery, I decided not to support this version.

    • @kiwisenk
      @kiwisenk 7 месяцев назад

      @@HungrysitesRu okay thank you for the great work on the model!

  • @rhoula
    @rhoula Год назад

    I own rabbits. I leave them in cages for many reasons. So I'm trying to come u with a simple system to make an automatic feeder to feed all of them depending on the size of the rabbit. Any help would be very appreciated. Thank you so much!

  • @thomasroger5045
    @thomasroger5045 4 года назад

    Hello fun projet. But I have a problem with the shell. the wall deforms during printing thank you for your help

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  4 года назад

      Hi! Please check that it sticks to the print surface well. Also maybe try: 1. higher fan speed, 2. lower temp but still with good layer adhesion 3. well ventilated room with temperature 18-25C
      Let me know if it helps.

    • @thomasroger5045
      @thomasroger5045 4 года назад

      @@MomWillBeProud
      Hi
      The fan is at 100% and my printer is not in a case so cool down normally. Do you have a email to send you a picture. I thing, the best will to increase the thickness of the wall to have more rigidity ?

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  4 года назад

      @@thomasroger5045 momwillbeproud gmail.com

  • @glenjohnaz
    @glenjohnaz 2 года назад +1

    Great Job, Great Science Fair Project! The video provides a nice summary of assembly and parts list is solid; although many things in 2023 are backorder on Amazon. Could use some help with the details of wiring; we are novices with electronics in our house... Guess we are not as smart as the 6-year old in the video. :-) Anyway, Thanks and if someone has a separate video for wiring and coding (e.g, how to load the code onto the Audrino Nano board... that would be GREAT!) #FatPetFeeder #WiringHelp

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  2 года назад

      Thank you. I'm sorry, I do not provide support anymore. You can find similar items to what I have in the parts list and see the wiring diagram and sample code in the description.

    • @glenjohnaz
      @glenjohnaz 2 года назад

      @@MomWillBeProud Thanks Much! Got it working just fine; awesome Science Project for my 5th grader! Only thing now is we are not quite smart enough with code to understand how to TEST the time parameters? Trying to TEST setting a time and see whether it automatically serves... Be not sure which parameters to change in the code? Figured out the feeder options and turning of the servo motor; no problem... Thanks in advance if you can send along any pointers on which variables to change for TIME OF DAY testing.

    • @HungrysitesRu
      @HungrysitesRu 2 года назад

      @@glenjohnaz There's no time of day option in the code provided. You can totally learn to do that depending on the RTC clock you use. Without RTC clock it's not possible to keep track of time well with Arduino.

  • @tpc8277
    @tpc8277 Год назад

    Would you mind sharing what was the total cost for this project?

    • @HungrysitesRu
      @HungrysitesRu Год назад +1

      I don't remember exactly, I think it's about $30 with cheap PLA and Arduino clones

    • @tpc8277
      @tpc8277 Год назад

      @@HungrysitesRu oh wow! That’s pretty good! Thank you for the quick reply!
      Amazing channel, by the way 👏🏾

  • @SumanBaul
    @SumanBaul Год назад

    Can you please build a drinker for pets with IOT?

  • @EntyFu
    @EntyFu 4 года назад

    that's pretty cool. I don't have a 3D printer, is there one you recommend to print large sizes like this?

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  4 года назад +1

      Hi. Depending on your budget it's always Creality Ender 3 (current version v2) or Prusa Mk3 (current version S+) for the last 3 years.

    • @EntyFu
      @EntyFu 4 года назад

      @@MomWillBeProud Thank you!

  • @tommyfams444
    @tommyfams444 2 года назад

    Is there a way of making this pc compatible where it is somehow connected to the pc and have it work via a software or by clicking a keyboard keybind?

    • @HungrysitesRu
      @HungrysitesRu 2 года назад

      Sure, arduino can talk to a computer through USB interface but you have to write a few lines of code for that.

  • @andyslonaker
    @andyslonaker 5 лет назад +1

    1. What 3D printer do you have?
    2. Can this be modified for rabbit pellets and portion control for them?

    • @HungrysitesRu
      @HungrysitesRu 5 лет назад

      1. Prusa i3 mk3s
      2. Probably. I haven't owned rabbits but for hamsters I would be concerned about them eating the plastic away to get to the food.
      For long pellets it would probably require to increase the gap above the feeding wheel, that means you would have to move the hopper upwards and the shell would be too high for my printer to print in one piece. I wouldn't recommend lowering the hopper height because then it would be too shallow angle to print.

  • @Mernaya
    @Mernaya 2 года назад

    Nice project! Why PLA instead PETG?

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  2 года назад

      I don't like PETG because in my experience it makes worse overhangs and stringing. It depends on the manufacturer, you can definitely use it.

  • @ibanix2
    @ibanix2 4 года назад

    That fritzing diagram seems to be missing the RTC, but should be easy enough to figure it out

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  4 года назад

      Yes, you're the first one who caught me! :D
      You can take the pin numbers from the code.

    • @ibanix2
      @ibanix2 4 года назад

      @@MomWillBeProud Thanks. I don't quite understand the use of the MOSFET. Is that so the boost converter only triggers when the servo is called to run? How are you powering the arduino off just three D-cells? Doesn't the arduino require at least 5V?

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  4 года назад +1

      1. MOSFET cuts the current to boost and servo. It saves a lot of battery life.
      2. I use arduino at 8MHz (burn the respective bootloader) and 3V is enough. It can also work even at 1.8V@4MHz.
      3. If you want to save even more battery you need to cut the leads to the internal linear converter. Otherwise it will drain in weeks.

    • @ibanix2
      @ibanix2 4 года назад

      @@MomWillBeProud Can you explain the linear converter cutting? Thx.

    • @HungrysitesRu
      @HungrysitesRu 4 года назад +1

      @@ibanix2 andreasrohner.at/posts/Electronics/How-to-modify-an-Arduino-Pro-Mini-clone-for-low-power-consumption/ same for any arduino.

  • @avprojectlog8760
    @avprojectlog8760 4 года назад

    Hi this is exactly what I have been looking for. I went ahead and purchased your files to make this myself. Would it be okay if I made a video out of it? I haven’t posted in a while but would like to go back to making videos. I have a small (really small) channel but I still thought it would ask.

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  4 года назад +1

      Sure, just follow the fair use rule if you're using parts of this video.

    • @avprojectlog8760
      @avprojectlog8760 4 года назад

      Mom Will Be Proud • DIY channel awesome thanks. I don’t think I will use any part of your video but I’ll make sure to mention you and provide a link to your video. Thanks!

  • @hanseikelenboom854
    @hanseikelenboom854 3 месяца назад

    I have two cats let’s go printing

  • @automtech
    @automtech Год назад

    There are not supporter during printing. Can it be? I don't have much experience 3D printing, please advice me!

    • @HungrysitesRu
      @HungrysitesRu Год назад

      The design was specifically made to be printed without supports, yes.

  • @sourekpetr
    @sourekpetr 4 года назад

    Hello, so there are 2 of them, one is battery operated (fully) and the other is using wall connector ? I have problem to think, why would I need to combine both.

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  4 года назад +1

      There's only 1 version of 3D model but you have 2 options of powering it.

    • @sourekpetr
      @sourekpetr 4 года назад

      @@MomWillBeProud Great thanks for info.

  • @huseyint
    @huseyint 5 лет назад

    Is this better than your previous one made with pringles box?

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  5 лет назад +2

      Previous one is cheaper and better keeps flavour.
      This one looks much better, it's sturdier and more convenient to clean, transport, add more food. Also this one doesn't need a power brick but this feature you can also add to the previous one. The portion size is much more consistent.
      Both work well, just a matter of personal preferences and priorities. If you want something cheaper or don't have a 3D printer - the first one is fine.

    • @huseyint
      @huseyint 5 лет назад

      Another question, what’s the default size of the feeder. I am asking if my printer is big enough to print the model

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  5 лет назад

      @@huseyint XYZ 210x130x210 maximum print size

  • @mascuparius6598
    @mascuparius6598 4 года назад

    Hi friend. Can you give more info about portion wheel ?

  • @karolispetrauskas5063
    @karolispetrauskas5063 3 года назад

    Could I buy this? I need it for a college project 😁

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  3 года назад

      You can probably order it from local makers

    • @karolispetrauskas5063
      @karolispetrauskas5063 3 года назад

      @@MomWillBeProud I checked there’s no homemade pet feeders in my country

  • @hephaestus5521
    @hephaestus5521 3 года назад

    Hey can u pls help me i wanna do your arduino cat feeder but idk how to add a light to it can u pls help me

  • @VicFPV
    @VicFPV 3 года назад +1

    Now I have to get a Cat.

  • @sosa8725
    @sosa8725 3 года назад

    Hello, I wanted to attempt this project and I'm putting together the list of parts into my cart. I'm new to fiddling with electronics, so what exact wires are you using? There's male to female and other variations. I'm not sure which one I'm supposed to use. Don't want to use the wrong wire and make something explode!

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  3 года назад

      Hi!
      You can even solder them in, it doesn't really matter, you just need the correct endpoints to be connected. If you want a modular prototype then I'd recommend bying all three types - f-f, m-f, m-m, if you're going to try other projects, these will help a lot. The absolute minimum is 3 wires male to female to connect the board to the servo. As for the buttons, there are no pins so you have to solder/twist the wires there. You can use the same male to female and strip one end to be soldered to the button. Though the feeder can be functional with only a servo+arduino.

  • @yigitcantaskale5007
    @yigitcantaskale5007 23 дня назад

    Hello, how many grams of cat food does the top side have on average?

  • @johnjohansson
    @johnjohansson 3 года назад

    Is the flashforge adventure 3 big enough to print these parts?

  • @allawallabedalla
    @allawallabedalla Год назад

    Hey! Do you also have the prusa files ? :D

  • @luisalmeida3818
    @luisalmeida3818 3 года назад

    I, i want to make a automatic feeder for my reptiles, how can i make a servo turn 51degres every 48h

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  3 года назад

      Hi. You don't have control over the angle when using continuous servo. If you want to control angles you can use similar standard servo like MG-995 or MG-996

  • @EdwinLaarz
    @EdwinLaarz 5 лет назад +1

    #FatPetFeeder
    Great design! Now to find a matching water bowl.

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  5 лет назад

      You get one. Contact me, email is in my profile. Don't forget to mention your RUclips account name.

  • @qasimasghar1608
    @qasimasghar1608 2 года назад

    How did you do animate this part 3:39?

  • @farzadbakhtiar
    @farzadbakhtiar 2 года назад

    This is a great project. Quick question. Whenever I change a parameter in Fusion 360 in the model I get loads of errors. Is it working for anyone else?

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  2 года назад

      Maybe the design was too complex, maybe the implementation has too many dependencies. Yeah, basically you have to fix them all. It's pretty hard so I think it's better not to change or limit yourself only to changing some specific parts like bowl diameter.

    • @farzadbakhtiar
      @farzadbakhtiar 2 года назад

      @@MomWillBeProud Thanks for the reply. I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything. I need to change the overall size because my 3D printer is too small. Anyway, great project! It's the best DIY pet feeder project I've seen out there. Is your Patreon still active? I would like to support your work.

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  2 года назад

      @@farzadbakhtiar Yeah, it would be pretty hard to fit into a smaller printer. The patreon is not active but I'm good, man. I made this project and it's doing pretty good: artworkout.app.link/

  • @markhaakman4024
    @markhaakman4024 5 лет назад +2

    Very cool project! #FatPetFeeder

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  3 года назад

      It's free now, you can download and print one :)

  • @Pedrophs96
    @Pedrophs96 3 года назад +1

    Hey, first off all, thank you very much for your efforts and abilities on this project!! I just brought your 3D Files, but i need them in other formart (SLDPRT), can you send me, please?

  • @Cramivert
    @Cramivert 3 года назад

    Which is the amount of food delivered in each serving? Can this be modified?
    Furthermore, is this project uploaded to thingiverse or any similar webpage so it can be downloaded for free?
    Thanks!

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  3 года назад

      1. It's not super-precise, ~10-20g
      2. yes
      3. no, it's on cubebrush cubebrush.co/momwillbeproud/products/ndqc7a/ultimate-3d-printed-pet-feeder

  • @chahaljovial5598
    @chahaljovial5598 4 года назад

    I want to know if this 3D printed model parts will fit in for the fully automatic feeder as well, which u had shown in your other video. The second one made with cans

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  4 года назад

      Chahal Kailashiya Sure they will. It's only the code that is different. The code is also provided

  •  3 месяца назад

    Does it work with a Servo SG90 180°?

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  3 месяца назад +1

      No

    •  3 месяца назад

      Thanks for responding :) will 360° work with SG90? Or should it be a more powerful servo?

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  3 месяца назад +1

      Yes, it should be more powerful. Also the seat is made specifically for the servo in the spec

    •  3 месяца назад

      Thank you, I will modify the dimensions of the 3D project to place the SG90 360°, reduce the amount of food so that it can move the weight.

    • @HungrysitesRu
      @HungrysitesRu 3 месяца назад

      That would be quite challenging I believe. And even if it's done could result in some things working poorly. But these issues are also solvable.

  • @andrei1234fma
    @andrei1234fma Год назад

    how much the 3d printed
    assemble weights

  • @iperezgenius
    @iperezgenius 4 года назад +1

    How would I connect this to Alexa or Google

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  4 года назад

      You have to learn, it's not that hard. Maybe IFTTT could help you.

  • @ben10rocks53
    @ben10rocks53 2 года назад

    Can you update the link for the DC connector?

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  2 года назад

      Sure, thank you for noticing.
      amzn.to/3OsON87

  • @MrBuggitt
    @MrBuggitt 5 лет назад +1

    This looks great! Was jamming ever a problem in the designing process? Any measures to overcome it? #FatPetFeeder

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  5 лет назад +1

      It was fully redesigned several times because of jamming issues with the previous versions. In this version - no jams ever.
      1. Gap high enough to let food get through
      2. Blades are rotated so there's no point when the entire blade is against the hopper corner
      3. Blades have a triangular profile so the last part that is against the hopper corner is much lower than the first one so it has more space for food to get through
      4. Software has two forward one back nature so even if something gets stuck it will release in the next cycle. I.e. 500ms forward,100ms back, 300ms forward, 100ms back for one feeding.
      Also there are parameters for the blades height and the gap height so it's pretty easy to change.

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  5 лет назад

      You get one. Contact me, email is in my profile. Don't forget to mention your RUclips account name.

  • @Technobug1
    @Technobug1 5 лет назад +1

    Hi sir , I bought the files , but want to cancel the button and make it by schedule, and how to add WiFi camera on it
    #cat_feeder

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  5 лет назад

      Hi man! gist.github.com/ulitiy/25d675591af73f347926b7a4e6921797 this code feeds every 8 hours but you can tweak it.
      As for the camera I don't have such a demand and there are so many device options so you have to find out on your own, you have the source.
      WiFi camera can be independent or you can make a raspberry pi with a camera and the code running on it but it's not arduino-compatible.
      Please ask if you have any specific issues, obviously I can't rewrite the code for each user needs but I can give you a hint on how to solve a thing that you're stuck on.

  • @wakkendul1434
    @wakkendul1434 5 лет назад +2

    I hope i can buy the 3D printer to make it.. good project and i like your project.. Hi from Malaysia #FatPetFeeder

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  5 лет назад

      You get one. Contact me, email is in my profile. Don't forget to mention your RUclips account name.

  • @rocky190
    @rocky190 5 лет назад +1

    Is it too late for a #fatcatfeeder? awesome video man!

  • @Zuluparaszt3
    @Zuluparaszt3 3 года назад

    Hm I put together the battery version and it does not works. :/.

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  3 года назад +1

      Well I guess it's a part of any learning experience. You'll figure it out.

    • @Zuluparaszt3
      @Zuluparaszt3 3 года назад

      @@MomWillBeProud Thank you fopr the fast answer. I am really noob in this kind of stuff. I used LM2596 DC-DC Step-Down instead of urs, maybe thats the problem? also I use uno.

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  3 года назад

      @@Zuluparaszt3 try running it with usb power maybe just to check

  • @firdauskamarudin9343
    @firdauskamarudin9343 4 года назад

    Hi can anybody help me with the parameters? I have not tried fusion 360 before and whenever I change the parameters it gives back errors. And converting to stl is a mess using Cura. My 3d printer is I3 Mega which has a smaller build plate. Can anyone help?

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  4 года назад

      Oh my man... That's really not that easy to fix because you have to follow all the broken steps from the first one to the last and repair all the broken references. Now Fusion made it a bit simpler but still I bet it will be a couple of hours even for me.
      Please issue a refund on cubebrush if you don't manage to fix it.

  • @thermosoup9624
    @thermosoup9624 4 года назад +1

    How big is your 3D printer

  • @andreyisupov5797
    @andreyisupov5797 5 лет назад +1

    7:24 ахах. Мой кашак захател такую кармушку😁 🐅

  • @abdurrehmanakhtar1972
    @abdurrehmanakhtar1972 4 года назад

    how much feed it give one time?

  • @oscarserrano7717
    @oscarserrano7717 5 лет назад

    which is the maximum size of the dry food?

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  5 лет назад

      Pellet size up to 10mm should be ok but you can increase the height of the feeder wheel so it can take larger ones and not lock up.

    • @oscarserrano7717
      @oscarserrano7717 5 лет назад

      @@MomWillBeProud in the video what are de dimentions of your feeder? Which printer do you use ?

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  5 лет назад

      13*21*21cm for the small version, 18*21*21 for the big one (the largest part)
      Net internal volume is 1-2L
      Prusa i3 mk3s

    • @oscarserrano7717
      @oscarserrano7717 5 лет назад

      @@MomWillBeProud I have ender 3 pro, I wandering what are the maximum volume for the food. Or if can I print aditional part , like an expansión for more volumen for food

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  5 лет назад +1

      @@oscarserrano7717 maximum I think is 1.5L, it will fit into your printer (the volume is limited by the construction of the hopper, I really tried to make it bigger). You can easily make an extension on top. Or if you don't want to model, just print a second shell part and glue it to the bottom one so the volume will be up to 9L

  • @babymachoasic5832
    @babymachoasic5832 5 лет назад +1

    I loved it, please do help me for the arduino code for my pet feeder with innovation of notifer. Please do reply. Thank you!

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  5 лет назад

      Please be specific, what do you need help with? I can't spend hours writing code for you but I can spend 5 minutes finding an error in your code.

    • @babymachoasic5832
      @babymachoasic5832 5 лет назад

      Mom Will Be Proud • DIY channel Iam having hard time to program my dog feeder which is Iam using Arduino Uno and with real time clock for timer, a servo motor, a sim900a for the notifier and a keypad membrane switch. Can you help me to program all this three to work.

    • @babymachoasic5832
      @babymachoasic5832 5 лет назад

      Mom Will Be Proud • DIY channel because the mechanics of the dog feeder is, it is set to a exact time to fed the dog, and it will trigger the servi to opperate and afterward the device will notify the owner of the dog feeder that his or her dog is already been fed.

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  5 лет назад

      @@babymachoasic5832 please reread my previous message. You can't just ask people to donate their hours of life to do the job for you. Life span is limited. You haven't even provided any code.

    • @babymachoasic5832
      @babymachoasic5832 5 лет назад

      Mom Will Be Proud • DIY channel because the thing is I have codes but seperately each module.

  • @FredKelly
    @FredKelly 3 года назад +1

    Hi there, thanks so much for an awesome project. I am trying to adjust the FeederInside part to fit a slightly smaller servo 40.5x19.8mm - I'm still a F365 newbie and wondered if there's an easy way to do this (e.g. editing a parameter)? Much appreciated!

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  3 года назад

      Sure, you can edit the numbers on a MotorStand sketch and maybe on an extrude action for the height.
      Though these numbers are very close to the ones used (41.4x20.5 minus 0.4 gap) and I'd recommend just keep it as is, it's not supposed to fit there tight. It's kept from falling out by the top part.

  • @ДмитрийДержаев-я4й
    @ДмитрийДержаев-я4й 4 года назад

    Александр, не увидел, какую 3d программу здесь используете?

  • @jmg021283
    @jmg021283 5 лет назад +1

    #FatPetFeeder, Awesome pet feeder.

    • @MomWillBeProud
      @MomWillBeProud  5 лет назад

      You get one. Contact me, email is in my profile. Don't forget to mention your RUclips account name.