Hey,
I've had an idea, and with very little knowledge want to try and make it happen to make life a bit easier. So I'm after some pointers to get me going in the right direction if anyone can help. Basically, I want to open a door at a specific time in the morning. for example 7am it's only a small wooden door so there's no weight there. The door falls and then makes a ramp so I only need to get it going then gravity should do the rest.
Basically I was thinking of using a timer from maplins type 32996 in the product search box and that will show the one.. I'd post the link but I don't have enough posts here for that yet
The plans to use something like that for the timer function and then when that trips, a solenoid will knock the door open......ow yes it's a sketchy idea filled with details!!
Obviously the timer linked is geared for mains voltage and this is going to be outside...will I be able to convert to battery powered which I'd imagine would depend on what power the solenoid will need to operate. Even if someone can confirm the idea and parts...well the timer are feasable to use I can at least carry on trying to work the electrics out knowing I'm not wasting my time!
(hopefully that makes some sort of sense?)
Thanks,
Dan.
I've had an idea, and with very little knowledge want to try and make it happen to make life a bit easier. So I'm after some pointers to get me going in the right direction if anyone can help. Basically, I want to open a door at a specific time in the morning. for example 7am it's only a small wooden door so there's no weight there. The door falls and then makes a ramp so I only need to get it going then gravity should do the rest.
Basically I was thinking of using a timer from maplins type 32996 in the product search box and that will show the one.. I'd post the link but I don't have enough posts here for that yet
The plans to use something like that for the timer function and then when that trips, a solenoid will knock the door open......ow yes it's a sketchy idea filled with details!!
Obviously the timer linked is geared for mains voltage and this is going to be outside...will I be able to convert to battery powered which I'd imagine would depend on what power the solenoid will need to operate. Even if someone can confirm the idea and parts...well the timer are feasable to use I can at least carry on trying to work the electrics out knowing I'm not wasting my time!
(hopefully that makes some sort of sense?)
Thanks,
Dan.