Description

The repository contains all code related to the CatFeeder prototype.

Full documentation and report.

• Refer the report.

Communication

• Slack channel (private for devs)
• Canvas discussions. (questions with professor)

Dependencies.

We have tried to use the open source software at almost all the places in our design. The free-tier services of AWS/IBM Bluemix are used extensively in the prototype.

The following is the stack used for the prototype.

Web server :

• Node js and React.js library.

Datastore :

• MongoDB setup in a three node cluster with high availability and replication.

Raspberry Pi :

• Raspbian OS (Jesse)

Bugs

• We will be using Github Issues for bugs.

FUTURE SCOPE

• After collecting enough amount of data, analytics can be provided and suggestions on the feed quantity and timings can be provide to the user.
• Developing mobile applications for ease of use.
• Feeder can be made more accurate, informative if sensors are implemented for the feed quantity available, real time feeding cat patterns.
• Converting the pie to a circuit which caters the required functionalities and minimizing the costs.
• Using lighter materials for the casing as well as the weight plates.

License Information.

MIT License

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