RE: Cat Flaps

["Andrew Brockhurst" <andy@xxxxxxx>]

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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