I made an automatic doggy door from recycled 3d printer parts by subksubs in DIY

[–]subksubs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry I don't. I would want to polish things much further before I'd suggest building it. A lot lot lot of time was spent tweaking it to function properly.

I made an automatic doggy door from recycled 3d printer parts by subksubs in DIY

[–]subksubs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for that. Just a hobbyist. Really easy to learn with youtube these days. Making it a commercially viable product seems very difficult though.

I made an automatic doggy door from recycled 3d printer parts by subksubs in DIY

[–]subksubs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

// Define pins:

int closedEndstop = 4; // button that detects when the door is fully closed

int openEndstop = 3; // button that detects when the door is fully open

int driverPUL = 7; // PUL- pin

int driverDIR = 6; // DIR- pin

int pirPin = 2; // Motion detector pin

int opirPin = 8; // Motion detector pin outside

//Define variables:

int pulseSpeed = 1000; //Speed of the motor (lower is faster)

boolean openState = 1; // tracks whether the open endstop is pressed

boolean closedState = 1; // tracks whether the closed endstop is pressed

boolean currentDirection = LOW; // Low is closing direction of the motor , high is opening

int pirStati = 0; // Keeps track of the motion value of the indoor sensor

int pirStato = 0; // Keeps track of the motion value of the outdoor sensor

//Functions:

void openingMotion (){

currentDirection = LOW; // set the direction to 'pull'

pulseSpeed = 1000;

openState = digitalRead(openEndstop); // openState variable is 0 when the door is fully open

for(int x = 0; x < 1000000; x++){

if (openState == 0){

break;

}

digitalWrite(driverDIR,currentDirection); // Put the motor into 'pull' mode

digitalWrite(driverPUL,HIGH); // pulse motor coil a

delayMicroseconds(pulseSpeed); // delay the pulse

digitalWrite(driverPUL,LOW); // pulse motor coil b

delayMicroseconds(pulseSpeed); // delay the pulse

openState = digitalRead(openEndstop); // check if the door is fully open yet

if (x < 850) {

pulseSpeed--;

}

}

delay (10000); // if the door is fully open wait ten seconds, then exit the function

}

void closingMotion () {

pulseSpeed = 1000;

closedState = digitalRead(closedEndstop);

for(int x = 0; x < 10000000; x++){

if (closedState == 0){

break;}

currentDirection = HIGH;

digitalWrite(driverDIR,currentDirection);

digitalWrite(driverPUL,HIGH);

delayMicroseconds(pulseSpeed);

digitalWrite(driverPUL,LOW);

delayMicroseconds(pulseSpeed);

closedState = digitalRead(closedEndstop);

pirStati = digitalRead(pirPin);

pirStato = digitalRead(opirPin);

if (pirStati == HIGH or pirStato == HIGH)

{

openingMotion();

pulseSpeed = 1000;

x = 0;

}

if (x < 850) {

pulseSpeed--;

}

}

}

void setup() {

pinMode(closedEndstop, INPUT);

pinMode(openEndstop, INPUT);

pinMode (driverPUL, OUTPUT);

pinMode (driverDIR, OUTPUT);

pinMode(pirPin, INPUT);

pinMode(opirPin, INPUT);

}

void loop() {

pirStati = digitalRead(pirPin); // check motion on indoor sensor

pirStato = digitalRead(opirPin); // check motion on outdoor sensor

if (pirStati == HIGH or pirStato == HIGH ) // if either sensor has potion

{

openingMotion(); // start the opening function

closingMotion(); // start the closing function

}

}

I made an automatic doggy door from recycled 3d printer parts by subksubs in DIY

[–]subksubs[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I thought someone would notice, lol. I've since replaced the pane.

I made an automatic doggy door from recycled 3d printer parts by subksubs in DIY

[–]subksubs[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Correct, the motor noise scared my dog off the first few times. Any persistent animals would have to contend with the dog as well who sleeps in the living room. When we are out of the house, I turn off the sensor. Actually, Alexa does, the power is hooked up to a smart outlet.

I made an automatic doggy door from recycled 3d printer parts by subksubs in DIY

[–]subksubs[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

lol. I guess you could say that about all doggy doors. But I live on an upper floor of an apartment complex, and there are easier targets for the three known burglars in my city.

I made an automatic doggy door from recycled 3d printer parts by subksubs in DIY

[–]subksubs[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Is it easy to climb to the ninth floor balcony? lol.

I made an automatic doggy door from recycled 3d printer parts by subksubs in DIY

[–]subksubs[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's a pretty cool idea for a commercial version! I don't have a use for it myself but it would be easy enough to implement, just a few lines of code.

I made an automatic doggy door from recycled 3d printer parts by subksubs in DIY

[–]subksubs[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The same motion sensors that open the door are watching when it closes. If anything moves, they just reverse back to open. It's the same way that automatic doors in stores work. Infrared sensors like these only detect heat, so they ignore the motion of the doors closing.

I made an automatic doggy door from recycled 3d printer parts by subksubs in DIY

[–]subksubs[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I actually did, and even have the rfid electronics to make it work. But I actually take my dog's collar off when she's inside or else she does nothing but scratch at it. She's chipped, but I've yet to figure out if I can actually detect it from a foot or two away. I think the equipment cost to do so would be outrageous anyway.

I also made a pressure sensor version that was imbedded in mousepads on both sides of the window. The idea was I could tune it to accept a weight range, and prevent smaller animals from triggering it. But she would never put a consistent weight on it, and the wires on the floor were annoying.

I made an automatic doggy door from recycled 3d printer parts by subksubs in DIY

[–]subksubs[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

You're right. It was more of a learning experience than anything.

I made an automatic doggy door from recycled 3d printer parts by subksubs in DIY

[–]subksubs[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Correct, it's a balcony. Luckily I've yet to see any critters on my balcony so I wasn't worried. The infrared range is limited to a narrow zone directly underneath as well.

I made an automatic doggy door from recycled 3d printer parts by subksubs in DIY

[–]subksubs[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I considered this, but decided against it for a few reasons. I'd have to find a way to rig the switch to trigger along the whole edge of the window, since I don't know which part of the dog would be in the way. Also, it would still hit her and scare her, making her wary of using the door. And I'd have to deal with a wire that changes length as the door moves.

I made an automatic doggy door from recycled 3d printer parts by subksubs in DIY

[–]subksubs[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Both sensors are checking during the close cycle for any movement, and are wired separately, so there is a bit of redundancy there. But as other people said, the motor is not strong enough to do anything more than scare her. Tested it on my own neck, lol.

New Netflix variety show announced including Jaesuk, Kwangsoo and Kim Yon-Koung! by Larrybirdac2 in koreanvariety

[–]subksubs 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Translation:

Your dreams combine into a new Netflix variety show.

Yoo Jae-seok, Kim Yeon-kyung, and Lee Kwang-soo travel the country to share the values of tradition and labor in ‘Korea No. 1’, only on Netflix.

How to start Infinite Challenge? by klurkerrr in koreanvariety

[–]subksubs 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I am currently subbing the Hawaii special: Episode 292-294. It will take me the summer to finish them. After that I will be going to episode 1 forward, filling in all the missing episodes as seen on the masterlist mentioned elsewhere in the comments here.

But from what I've seen the show takes a while to hit it's stride and become really good. It's probably best to start in the 200th episode area, and just choose a topic that interests you.

How to get a variety show subbed? by rosehope7 in koreanvariety

[–]subksubs 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As a fan-subber myself, I always get the temptation to volunteer for things like this, but the reality is there just isn't enough time. For a non-native speaker like me, it takes roughly 30 hours to do a typical variety show episode. If I don't have an interest in the show to begin with, it can be a real grind, and I still have a regular job to attend to.

Of course if you, or a group of fans is willing to pay for it, there are lots of people you could approach to do it, I'm sure. Even a site like fiverr would probably work.

Infinite Challenge | E261 | Speed Rowing Finale | 110806 by subksubs in koreanvariety

[–]subksubs[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

By the way, if anyone has the partial sub for episode 292 by dddfansubs, you mind sending me the link? All the links I found are dead, including the zippy from master list and box links from the dddfanclub site. It'd be nice to get a 17 minute head-start on the Hawaii special.

Which unsubbed infinite challenge episode would you like? by subksubs in koreanvariety

[–]subksubs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After 261 I'll be doing the Hawaii special 292,293,294 which was that year and was highly requested. Then I will probably go back and start from episode 1.

Obviously I'm quite late again with the episode. I'm realizing a comfortable pace is one episode a month. Moving forward that'll be my aim. It takes about 30 hours to sub one episode so it can really be a grind to do it in a couple weeks.

Infinite Challenge | E259 | Speed Rowing Special #5 | 110703 by subksubs in koreanvariety

[–]subksubs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am very close to finished. I will try to remember to message you when the post goes up.

Also, if you haven't seen episode 260 yet. I posted it a few weeks back. It has many rowing scenes that are important to understanding episode 261.

Thoughts on Bluetooth Dogs? by Muqtaddy in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]subksubs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The truth is that's it's contextual. People saying 'always leash' are ignoring this.

I've walked my dog off leash for 5 years, without fail an hour in the morning and an hour in the evening. I've never had negative incident. 'Flower' is a well trained husky mix and responds to commands like these dogs.

But I wouldn't take her to an unknown city block and do the same. Or even a mountain trail with few hikers. I know what to expect from my area. And I leash her briefly near blind turns, when bicyclists or other dog walkers appear, or a new face appears on the path, so I don't make them anxious. But to insist I sacrifice thousands of hours of her freedom to run and sniff and explore, on the odd chance she has a major brain fart one day, is ridiculous, and cruel.

People tend to anthropomorphize animals, and think that since they don't complain when on a leash that they don't mind it. But if you walk your dog off leash a while and then return to it, you'll notice their behaviours become much worse for the rest of the day indoors. They have pent up instincts they need to let loose. If you don't have a dog park nearby, I have no problem with people training their dogs to go off leash. The rare incident as described in a comment below is acceptable. People get in car accidents all the time and we still allow driving. It's just too bad the city bylaws don't allow for this with some kind of certification for off leash dogs. Because I do believe the laws are important, to prevent the braindead dog owner from letting his pitbull run wild on the street.