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--- projects:automated_pet_food_dispenser2 [2014/03/24 02:12]
kennethsbecker
+++ projects:automated_pet_food_dispenser2 [2014/04/05 01:43]
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 __Summary Status__
-Starting over with a more traditional project.  Found a motor at the Makerspace.  Bought an auger.  Cut a hole in a PVC pipe.
+I've been trying to find a way to control the motor with a raspberry pi.  I decided to buy an RTK Motor Controller Board Kit from Adafruit.
 Click [[http://beckermaker.blogspot.com/search/label/Pet%20Food%20Dispenser|here]] to view all of the updates on my blog.
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 | Motor, 17v DC | Buehler Products | | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
 | 1.5" ID PVC, 8" long | | | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
+| RTK Motor Controller Board Kit | Adafruit | 1687 | 1 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
 **Consumables**
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 | <del>Cut a hole in the PVC</del> | Done |
 | <del>Connect the motor to the auger</del> | Done |
-| Test the auger and motor with dog food | Not started |
+| Test the auger and motor with dog food | In progress |
-| Figure out how to control the motor | Not started |
+| Figure out how to control the motor | In progress |
 | Design the food box | Not started |
 | Build the food box | Not started |

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