Smart Bird Feeder : Self-propelled and interactive

Abstract: Bird feeding is somthing most are familiar with, either when children are feeding the swans or adults using some type of bird feeder in the garden. This project took that as inspiration to create something that automatically feed the birds while also monitoring them by capturing a picture and sending out this information as a teet on Twitter. This thesis examined if it was possible to connect different components relatively simple in order to create something more advanced. Research of the components was the first step in order to ensure the ability to create such a product. The following components were used, a Raspberry Pi 3 b+, Raspberry Pi camera module, IKEA PIR sensor, zigbee USB dongel, ultrasonic sensor and a micro servo motor. These components were connected to the Raspberry Pi and tested individually to ensure quality and function. When successfully tested, implementing them together was done and later construction of the mounting brackets and housing was made. Testing was done and results were finalized. This showed that all of our research questions were successfully answered with positive results and further research around implementing AI and weather protection would be usefully to successfully make this a fully functioning product.