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Wired up my Chicken Coop with a Spinneret!

doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,243
edited 2013-09-25 13:20 in General Discussion
I've been hard at work on my Automatic Chicken coop door setup lately. Now I have it online with a Status page via a Spinneret:

It's a very plain page at this point, but I've got some of the basics working.

Give it a try: http://208.104.39.5:5000

Thanks for looking!

Doc
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  • ctwardellctwardell Posts: 1,716
    edited 2013-01-26 15:10
    Doc,

    I tried but I'm not getting anything from IE, Chrome or FF.

    C.W.
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,243
    edited 2013-01-26 15:10
    Of course, now it's not working. :(

    It was hanging up earlier. I thought I had it fixed.
  • NWCCTVNWCCTV Posts: 3,629
    edited 2013-01-26 15:17
    OK, So where's the chickens????? Good job. Some live video feed would really be cool.
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,243
    edited 2013-01-26 15:19
    I haven't figured out how to install a web cam yet. LOL

    The spinneret seems to be hanging ... perhaps too many requests?
  • davejamesdavejames Posts: 4,047
    edited 2013-01-26 15:30
    doggiedoc wrote: »
    Of course, now it's not working. :(

    It was hanging up earlier. I thought I had it fixed.


    ...at 3:29PST it was up and reporting door closed.

    Very cool!

    :thumb:
  • ctwardellctwardell Posts: 1,716
    edited 2013-01-26 15:32
    I got in.

    "Doc's Flock", lol, that is pretty cool.

    C.W.
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,256
    edited 2013-01-26 15:36
    I just checked and it reports that Doc's Flock has hacked & hijacked the FDA's website in retaliation for some new Chik-Fil-A store opening...
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,243
    edited 2013-01-26 15:40
    erco wrote: »
    I just checked and it reports that Doc's Flock has hacked & hijacked the FDA's website in retaliation for some new Chik-Fil-A store opening...
    Now that made me laugh! Thank you erco... I needed that!
  • NWCCTVNWCCTV Posts: 3,629
    edited 2013-01-26 15:46
    doggiedoc wrote: »
    I haven't figured out how to install a web cam yet. LOL

    The spinneret seems to be hanging ... perhaps too many requests?
    I have never worked with Spinnernet so I am not sure about that issue. However, a wireless web cam would be pretty easy to do. Just forward another port to it and add it to your web page. Unless you have a router set up in the chicken coup. In that case, just connect any IP camera to the router and open a port to the cameras IP address and create a link on the web page.
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2013-01-26 16:09
    Dang it! No open/close button! I'll bet there's a hidden page on that Spinneret with some controls.. :)

    Here chicken.. chicken.. chicken..

    Jeff
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,243
    edited 2013-01-26 16:18
    Oldbitcollector (Jeff) wrote: »
    Dang it! No open/close button! I'll bet there's a hidden page on that Spinneret with some controls.. :)

    Here chicken.. chicken.. chicken..

    Jeff
    Well.... I should probably keep that a secret. :D
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,243
    edited 2013-01-26 19:05
    It would appear I still have some kinks to work out.
  • Mike GMike G Posts: 2,702
    edited 2013-01-26 19:24
    Let me know if ya need some help.
  • WildatheartWildatheart Posts: 195
    edited 2013-01-26 20:40
    Fun stuff! Almost missed this thread... would you consider moving it to the Spinneret forum? I too am having similar hit and miss operation using the Spinneret and Mike's new code. Perhaps if you follow/comment my current 'problematic access' thread on the Spinneret forum we'll both resolve our problems. Hope that you'll post some working code, mechanical details, and video soon.
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,243
    edited 2013-01-27 03:18
    Mike G wrote: »
    Let me know if ya need some help.
    Thanks Mike G -
    Wildatheart wrote: »
    Fun stuff! Almost missed this thread... would you consider moving it to the Spinneret forum?
    This was supposed to be a 'show and tell' post, but it turns out it's not working like I thought.
    Hope that you'll post some working code, mechanical details, and video soon.
    I should probable start a new thread in the spinneret forum.

    Doc
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,243
    edited 2013-01-27 03:25
    I have pointed the port to a second Spinneret that I have running here in the house with the same code. The difference is the coop controller prop in this case is an 'emulator' of sorts so it does not have the Sensirion Temp and Humidity or the RTC. I have emulated the switch sensors and door position indicator and the ADC light monitoring.
  • LoopyBytelooseLoopyByteloose Posts: 12,537
    edited 2013-01-27 03:37
    @doggiedoc
    I received a PM from a sender that claims to be one of your chickens and is asking for help with your Spinnerette code.

    You didn't actually provide the coop with a computer with web browser, did you? If so, you might have a chat with your chickens about seeking outside help. I really don't know what to say to them. How much did you teach these chickens?

    BTW, I did visit your web page.. Doc's Flock.
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,243
    edited 2013-01-27 03:40
    Loopy Byteloose wrote: »
    @doggiedoc
    I received a PM from a sender that claims to be one of your chickens and is asking for help with your Spinnerette code.

    You didn't actually provide the coop with a computer with web browser, did you? If so, you might have a chat with your chickens about seeking outside help. I really don't know what to say to them. How much did you teach these chickens?
    Loopy, I have access to certain "chemical preparations" that enhance the chickens cognitive abilities. It was only logical after a point to provide them with internet access and a laptop in the coop for research.

    :D
  • skylightskylight Posts: 1,915
    edited 2013-01-27 05:39
    Got the page no problem, I'd watch out for those chickens, some have been posting on the forum!
  • Heater.Heater. Posts: 21,230
    edited 2013-01-27 06:09
    Have you chickens see this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO2TR_8jXPc

    Soon they will be wanting their own buggies.
  • LtechLtech Posts: 380
    edited 2013-01-27 06:16
    Fox frendly system, door open " bone apetit"
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,243
    edited 2013-01-27 06:20
    Ltech wrote: »
    Fox frendly system, door open " bone apetit"
    Oh but I have other 'fox deterrent strategies' that I employ:

    2987375973_2c2b8b0f49.jpg
    My Dog Po by doggiedoc@tcah.com, on Flickr
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,243
    edited 2013-01-27 06:23
    Heater. wrote: »
    Have you chickens see this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO2TR_8jXPc

    Soon they will be wanting their own buggies.
    I can't get the link to work on my laptop... :(
  • Heater.Heater. Posts: 21,230
    edited 2013-01-27 06:37
    Do try elsewhere when you get a chance. It's great.
  • Heater.Heater. Posts: 21,230
    edited 2013-01-27 06:44
    Ha, I just thought your next project might be building a chicken coup
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,243
    edited 2013-01-27 07:18
    Heater. wrote: »
    Ha, I just thought your next project might be building a chicken coup
  • skylightskylight Posts: 1,915
    edited 2013-01-27 10:07
    It will be great to see the webpage working once you have got all the sensors online, nice project
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,243
    edited 2013-01-27 13:22
    @skylight - I've got some of the kinks worked out. One problem was brown out issues form current draw on the battery. The WiFi adapter on the spinneret just pulls too much power. I ran a drop cord out to the coop for a quick fix until I can figure out something more permanent. There still seems to be a issue with the spinneret hanging on occasion but I haven't sorted that out yet.
  • LoopyBytelooseLoopyByteloose Posts: 12,537
    edited 2013-01-28 06:48
    How about two counters on the web site?
    One for egg production to date.
    One for chicken dinners to date.

    Maybe a monthly or quarterly fox sighting report.
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,243
    edited 2013-01-29 17:13
    Redid the code with MikeG's new code base - seems to be more robust now!

    http://208.104.39.5:5000
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