Raspberry Pi automated fish feeder

Fish Food

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Whether at work or on vacation, every pet lover worries about how to take care of their little roommates in their absence. What aquarium owners need is an automatic feeder.

Aquarium feeders have been around for a long time, but after my recent research, none of the devices really seemed practical to my mind. Very few devices provide feedback about malfunctions, which could be a nasty surprise when you return home. I created this automatic feeder project for my aquarium for peace of mind.

A Raspberry Pi Zero is a good choice as a control center for a fish feeder: It comes with everything you need to control the mechanical system and to grab images with a Pi cam (Figure 1). It is also compact enough to fit in a small housing. Integrating a Pi Zero W with your wireless home network will allow you to post various captured images online while you are on the road.

Figure 1: The DIY feeder made with a Raspberry Pi and a camera on the side of the aquarium.

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