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RE: Cat Flaps


  • To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
  • Subject: RE: Cat Flaps
  • From: "Andrew Brockhurst" <andy@xxxxxxx>
  • Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2002 15:01:19 +0100
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Hi,
 
Yup, I have already installed one of these Staywell 31 (radio rather than magnetic) Cat flaps. It is not yet automated but it's on the list.
 
The key collar triggers the send of an impulse to a small 6v DC motor that pulls a pin so that the flap may open inwards. When the key is no longer present another impulse is sent to push the pin back in place.
 
I assume a motor is used instead of a solenoid for power consumption reasons, as it is designed to run off AA batteries.
 
This only prevents unauthorised cat from entering. You can override the entry exit by using the normal tabbed wheel to allow
in only with key
out only
in with key or out
no access.
 
Currently training the cats to use the cat flap. Then I plan on the time of access etc, logged to a website/homseer. Then I will move onto controlling the access at times of the day.
 
www.puddlepetcare.co.uk does a good price on them and fast delivery.
 
Andy
 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Andy Bovingdon [mailto:bov@xxxxxxx]
Sent: 12 July 2002 14:00
To: Ukha_D@Yahoogroups. Com
Subject: [ukha_d] Cat Flaps

 
So, has anyone tried to automate a cat flap? I know
you can get the electronic ones that only allow your
cats in and out through use of collars. What I want
to do is to link a catflap to HomeVision so that it
only allows them in and out during the day but
then only allows them in (not out) about an hour
before dusk or around rush hour.
 
Any thoughts? I was thinking of whether the standard
electrical cat flap could be hacked to always allow
them in, but only allow out when the power was
connected - anyone who has one got any comments?
 
Cheers.
 
Bov!
 


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