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The greenhouse employs an automatic door, allowing the chickens outside access during the day. The door currently used is from [http://AdorStore.com AdorStore.com].
The greenhouse employs an automatic door, allowing the chickens outside access during the day. The door currently used is from [http://AdorStore.com AdorStore.com]. The connections are simple and are documented on the front of the charge controller.


[[Image:ChickenDoor.png]]
[[Image:ChickenDoor.png]]
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* 6 Volt rechargeable Lantern Battery
* 6 Volt rechargeable Lantern Battery


[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003WHDSDY Amazon URL]
[[Image:LanternBattery.png]]


* Charge Controller
* Charge Controller
[http://www.ebay.com/itm/3A-6V-12V-PWM-Solar-Panel-Light-Controller-Battery-Charge-Regulator-Intelligent-/201387870224?hash=item2ee3a70810:g:lLkAAOSw3ydVo8Cx Ebay URL]
[http://www.ebay.com/itm/3A-6V-12V-PWM-Solar-Panel-Light-Controller-Battery-Charge-Regulator-Intelligent-/201387870224?hash=item2ee3a70810:g:lLkAAOSw3ydVo8Cx Ebay URL]
[[Image:ChargeController.png]]
[[Image:ChargeController.png]]


* Solar panel
* Solar panel
[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HQY7GDC Amazon URL]
[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HQY7GDC Amazon URL]
[[Image:SolarPanel.png]]
[[Image:SolarPanel.png]]
* Connection Diagram
[[Image:ChickenDoorConnections.png]]
Source: [https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1sU8NSJIFpzQj-2GCipbAtcuxPaV8u6eJ5QhlGZ4IsY4 ChickenDoorConnections]

Latest revision as of 14:39, 12 November 2015

The greenhouse employs an automatic door, allowing the chickens outside access during the day. The door currently used is from AdorStore.com. The connections are simple and are documented on the front of the charge controller.

ChickenDoor.png

This door requires a battery for operation and also provides a connector for an external switch to manually operate the door.

The recommended setup uses a rechargeable battery, solar panel and charge controller:

  • 6 Volt rechargeable Lantern Battery

Amazon URL

LanternBattery.png

  • Charge Controller

Ebay URL

ChargeController.png

  • Solar panel

Amazon URL

SolarPanel.png

  • Connection Diagram

ChickenDoorConnections.png

Source: ChickenDoorConnections