Hummingbird Automata Automation

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Redesigned base for the Hummingbird Automata by Greg Zumwalt https://www.instructables.com/Hummingbird/ The redesigned, larger, hollow base allows room for the installation of an Arduino Nano, relay, voltage regulator, power socket, push button, PIR motion sensor, micro switch and wiring. When the PIR detects motion in the vicinity of the Hummingbird, the Arduino sketch controls the run time of the Hummingbird drive motor (adjustable) and allows for parking of the bird's wings in a desired position (adjustable and repetitive) after each run. The motor run time is adjustable (within the sketch) and the position of the Hummingbird is detected by a micro switch. The push button (momentary contact) delays any further motor runs for a preset period of time (adjustable) unless the button is pushed again. Motor run delay is handy if there is a lot of traffic in the area and you do not wish the Hummingbird to be running all of the time. Pushing the button again activates the motor run cycle and returns the PIR to normal operation. Right-hand and left-hand versions of the Hummingbird base and bottom are available depending on which side you wish to have the motor. There are also corresponding right-hand and left-hand bottoms for each base. The following video describes everything. Hummingbird Automata Automation https://youtu.be/l-70qZGFrGI