* Circuitry Parts List All of these parts were ordered from Adafruit. While not the cheapest, Adafruit provides a valuable service to beginners by narrowing down the nearly infinite field of components into a few of each category to choose from. ** Arduino - [[https://www.adafruit.com/product/3677][ItsyBitsy 32u4 - 5v]] ** Motors and Solenoid - [[https://www.adafruit.com/product/324][NEMA-17 Stepper motor - 12v 350mA]] - [[https://www.adafruit.com/product/412][Small Push-Pull Solenoid - 12v]] - 2x [[https://www.adafruit.com/product/807][Dual H-Bridge - L293D]] + I have learned since ordering this that it is a pretty inefficient chip, but it seems to be working just fine for my needs. ** Control - [[https://www.adafruit.com/product/1384][Log-scale Analog Light Sensor]] - 2x [[https://www.adafruit.com/product/819][Micro Switch w/ Roller Lever]] ** Connectivity - 3x [[https://www.adafruit.com/product/2880][2-pin JST Plug + Receptacle Set]] + Open limit switch + Close limit switch + Solenoid - [[https://www.adafruit.com/product/1663][3-pin JST Plug + Receptacle Set]] + For connecting two toggle switches for manual override + Optionally add one additional if you want the light sensor detached from the board - [[https://www.adafruit.com/product/578][4-pin JST Plug + Receptacle Set]] + For connecting the stepper motor - [[https://www.adafruit.com/product/373][2.1mm DC barrel jack]] - [[https://www.adafruit.com/product/2670][Bakelite Perfboard Plates]] ** Also need - 12v power supply + This could be a wall outlet, or a car battery - Breadboard and jumper cables for prototyping - Acrylic or light plywood for the door - Acrylic for the light sensor window