I am trying to figure out what is used to make a release cage for pigeons that will let me open the release cage by remote. I have pictures of the basket and a link to a video of one being used. Any help would be appriciated.
i would suggest that you buy a 'door popper' set for each cage. these are kits to fit to a car that has the external handles removed. they come with a little rf remote for your keyring.
the power is provided by a solonoid, usually with a wire loop attatched. press the button on the remote and the solonoid pulls the wire. im sure you can figure out how to connect the wire to open the cage.
What's the maximum distance you need from you to the cage. How often id the cage opened?...think power consumption. Will you be using more than one cage at a time?...think multi-channel Tx/Rx.
KMoffett,
The maximum distance will be about 50 feet and there will only be one opened at a time. They will only be opened when needed for weddings and funerals. I will not use them on the training releases i do.
InventionUnlimited,
I looked at the door popers but the ones i find are costly. Trying to find something faitly inexpensive.
I also would like for it to opperate on small 9 volt batery instead of 12 volt
Found the kit to do what i want if there is a way to make it work without a 12 volt battery. The one on ebay is what i am trying to make. They make a kit with remote and solenoids, but the 12 volt battery is to big. Is there any way to make it work with two 9 volt batteries? I think this is what the one on ebay has done.