Automated Feeding System For Small-Scale Goat Farming Using Arduino

Automated Feeding System for Small-Scale Goat Farming Using Arduino1. System Requirements:
The system must dispense feed automatically according to:
Set weight of the feed (using a weight sensor).
Set times using a programmable timer.
If the system detects that there is still feed available (using a proximity or feed-level sensor), it should not dispense more feed until it is empty.
2. Design Specifications:
The system must be compact and mobile: It should not be too large, as it will be used in small-scale goat farming.
Power source: Should be battery-powered or able to use a portable power source, making it suitable for outdoor and mobile use.
3. Hardware Components (Suggestions):
Arduino board to control the system.
Weight sensor (such as a load cell) to measure the amount of feed dispensed.
Proximity or infrared sensor to detect if there is remaining feed in the tray.
Motorized feed dispenser (servo motor or stepper motor) to release feed into the tray.
Real-time clock (RTC) module for setting feed dispensing schedules.
4. Additional Features:
The system should be easy to program and adjust, with a simple interface (physical buttons or remote control) to adjust the feeding time and amount.#J-18808-Ljbffr