* Automated Chicken Door

This repo contains the plans I used to create an automated chicken coop door. I
do not think it was much cheaper than buying one off the shelf, and it took way,
way longer to build. But I learned so much about circuitry components and
design, Arduino programming, and using a laser cutter to build the mounts. I
hope you too can benefit from following the process detailed in this repository
to build your own custom solution.

** Design
This opener is designed to be used with a light (1/8" acrylic) door, captured in
table saw kerf rails on either side. The door slides up and down by being raised
with the stepper motor, or let out by the motor. When the door is fully opened
or closed, a solenoid is used to latch the door in place and the motor is
powered down.

** Future Improvements
The biggest improvement this door needs right now is waterproofing. The motor
and switches are exposed to the elements, sheltered only by the roof overhang. I
am sure that they will not last very long in the rainy PNW climate here. In
version 2 I will look into sourcing water resistant components or building
housings as necessary.