# chicken coop doors that open automatically. **URL:** \ **Category:** General Guidance\ **Created:** [June 25, 2018, 10:48pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/chicken-coop-doors-that-open-automatically/533391 "2018-06-25T22:48:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dohtar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f9ae1b/32.png) [@dohtar](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/dohtar)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2018, 10:48pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/chicken-coop-doors-that-open-automatically/533391/1 "2018-06-25T22:48:57Z")
Hey guys! Let me introduce me first: I am a total beginner and just got my first Arduino starter kit. It is a basic one with few transistors, LEDs, etc. I have actually made a traffic light. I own a computer repair service and have some basic knowledge of electronics, and what is more important, I have a lot of spare parts like old printers(motors). Now I would like to quickly move towards creating an automatical door for my chicken coop that opens in the morning and close in the evening. I have no idea how to start. What kind of motor should I get? What else do I need? What should I be careful about? I would like to learn things as I go and would like to get some kind of directions and help from someone who knows how to start a project like this. I am planning to get 220V to the coop and power my Arduino and electromotor with that. I also have some basic programming skills and I believe I will find some guides on the web regarding that. -\> I have searched the web for a project similar to what I would like to do but couldn't find anything related. If you can point me to a guide, I will be thankful too! Thank you for taking your time! ---
**Author:** ![LarryD](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/larryd/32/215550_2.png) [@LarryD](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/LarryD)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2018, 3:57am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/chicken-coop-doors-that-open-automatically/533391/3 "2018-06-26T03:57:50Z")
10 kagillion and 1 Search this site. Here is a start: ~~K1 shown de-energized~~ should be K2 shown de-energized ![2017-08-19_19-16-01.jpg](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/original/4X/d/4/a/d4a7bed19ed271a31fe8269aba312bd1c43cf343.jpeg) An RTC is good to add also. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/system/32/1140315_2.png) [@system](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/system)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2021, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/chicken-coop-doors-that-open-automatically/533391/4 "2021-05-05T18:36:38Z")