Cat Feces Detector
This revolutionary device will be useful, handy, and helpful for a lot of cat owners. Since, it reminds cat owners to clean cat feces immediately when the sandbox is dirty, furthermore, keeping a clean environment for cats. Which maintaining a clean environment for cat is crucial to cultivate a happy cat.
Here is how it works:
There will be ultra sonic sensors to detect a cat’s movement
after the ultra sonic sensor detects movement from a cat it sends signals to the arduino board
then, there will be a Red or Green Led indication for showing whether or not a cat had recently use the bathroom
last but not least, after the owner cleans cat sandbox, he or she could press the reset button for further usage
Supplies
Supplies will be enlisted in the following steps
Supplies Needed to Make Cat Feces Detector
1x green LED
1x red LED
1x ultra sonic LED
1x button
10x cable (better if they are in different colours, easier to differentiate)
3x 500Ω resistors
1x Arduino leonardo
1x breadboard
1x cardboard or Box (Big enough to put in Arduino and bread board is an abundant size)
Illustration on Blueprint of the Machine
This may help or aid in the overall understanding for the circuits of this particular machine
Arduino Circuit (Raw Image)
With different perspectives, to help understanding. Make making easier.
Arduino Code
https://create.arduino.cc/editor/benx1shi/31c8b183-15cf-4ff4-9275-10f5cb8a2b1c/preview
The code has descriptions on how it works (if you are interested in the process)
Add Decorations
Take a box ideally (25cmx18cmx6cm)
- make a square hole in the front of the box
- make a hole on top right of the lid on the box (for button)
- make two small holes on top of the lid on the box (middle is recommended)
- make a hole in the rear end of the box (for usb cable )
- polish the box and decorations by honing it with a sand paper, smooth out rough edges
- Following step one, insert the ultrasonic sensor
- Following step two, insert the button
- following step three, place a well cut paper on top of the two holes that were previously cut (For advanced projection of Led indications )
- Following step 4 insert a micro Usb in the rear end of the box
- Finally, close the box and plug in power outlet, then ENJOY the machine.
Product Video
This is the product video
which shows a cat going to the bathroom,
then drops his dung.
whilst unaware of being detected by the machine
the light (LED) on top of the machine turned from green into red
Red shows the sandbox is dirty, and needs care and immediate attention
Green shows the sandbox is clean, don’t have to worry about it being dirty
Furthermore, after cleaning and tidying up the box, press the reset button on top of the box if you notice the indication light is red.