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bentech23
bentech23 over 6 years ago

Could I convert some cat toys with on and off switches that run on batteries to a sensor that would pick up movement of a cat ?? Obviously need it to still run in batteries .Would this work ??what would I need to do this ??-help ??

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  • jw0752
    jw0752 over 6 years ago in reply to bentech23 +4 suggested
    Hi Samantha, I had some time this evening so I decided to make a simple prototype of the trigger circuit. The first step was to make a simple trembler switch. I did this by soldering a light spring to…
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    jw0752 over 6 years ago +3 suggested
    Hi Samantha, How about an impact sensor with a timer. The cat would have to make the first move and bump the toy but once started the toy would continue until the cat lost interest and the timer timed…
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    jw0752 over 6 years ago in reply to bentech23 +3 suggested
    Hi Samantha, Do you have a maker space anywhere near your location? Sometimes there are people with the proper skills looking for a project. The trouble with making a project work is that there are many…
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  • Gough Lui
    0 Gough Lui over 6 years ago

    One way is to use a PIR motion sensor module or one from an alarm system that requires about 12V to operate. Some of these have an output that can be used to drive a relay, that would take the place of the original switch. This will, however, consume power all the time and may require more voltage than the toys originally operated from (necessitating a separate power supply).

     

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    0 Gough Lui over 6 years ago

    One way is to use a PIR motion sensor module or one from an alarm system that requires about 12V to operate. Some of these have an output that can be used to drive a relay, that would take the place of the original switch. This will, however, consume power all the time and may require more voltage than the toys originally operated from (necessitating a separate power supply).

     

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    0 bentech23 over 6 years ago in reply to Gough Lui

    So it would work but with a bigger battery ??the 9v ones are the small square ones so take it the 12v ones are the bigger square battery ?.So every individual toy would need one 12v battery to operate it then ?thinking of space to have three batteries not really practical but thank you for suggestion !!need to think of a alternative now !!.

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