I'm new to arduino (but not entirely new to embedded programming) and was looking for some advice on what to purchase for my project.
I'd like to create a pet feeder. Initially I'll just need an arduino and a servo motor and I can set the program directly, but eventually I'd like it to be self sustaining, so I'd need a display device and some number of input buttons to externally set the progam (time, days, amount, etc).
So, for starters, are there any recommendations on the arduino and servo I should get? Are the little toy motors that come in the kit strong enough? How do the motors connect ... via a special connection or standard RS232?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.