A Pi-Powered Coop Door Controller

This is a simple door controller running on a Pi Zero to allow ad-hoc operation and scheduling of a coop door.

Requirements

• Raspberry Pi Zero
• Generic 12V power supply
• 12v to 5v step down converter
• 12v linear actuator with built in end stops (cheap on eBay)
• 2 channel relay board
• An old plastic box
• A coop with chickens

Getting Started

You've got two easy ways to get your chickens' automated door up and running:

Option 1: Deploy with Balena (Recommended)

The easiest way to get started is using Balena. Just click the button below and follow the prompts:

This will:

1. Set up a Balena account if you don't have one
2. Create a new application for your coop door
3. Let you easily manage your device(s) through Balena's dashboard

Option 2: Run with Docker

If you prefer the DIY approach, you can run it directly with Docker. Just make sure you have docker-compose installed and run:

curl -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/lmacka/coopi/main/docker-compose.yaml | docker-compose -f - up -d

Both methods will automatically restart the application after power cycles or reboots, so your chooks won't get stuck!