Jonathan Poland

This post details the software for the ESP8266 controller. See the previous post for a rundown on the hardware. Here's the high-level stack: And functionality: I won't go into the code here, that's best looked at via the bitbucket link above. Instead, I just cover…

This post details the hardware used in the coop for running the door, lights, etc. and how it's wired up. See previous post about physical structure. Having prior experience with Arduino, the ESP-12F in particular, that is the "brains" of the operation. It has ample…

Checkout my previous post about why I'm doing this. My backyard has some steep hills, so for this project, I decided to use that to my advantage. The plan calls for a modern shed with a walkout coop underneath, built into the hillside. Here's a…

One of the perks of living in the midwest is you can typically live on larger plots of land. This enables perks like gardens, sheds, etc that can really increase quality of life. Growing up, I had a lot of pets: rabbits, hamsters, cats, dogs,…