Smart Pet Feeder Project Case
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Project Background: The client is a pet supplies company in Zhejiang, needing to develop a smart pet feeder for European and American markets, supporting timed and quantitative feeding, WiFi remote control, video monitoring.
Solution Design:
1. Main Control Solution: ESP32-WROOM-32 WiFi module
2. Food Dispensing Mechanism: Stepper motor + spiral dispensing, precise quantity control
3. Video Solution: OV2640 camera, 1080P video
4. Sensor: Weight sensor detects food amount, infrared detects food jam
5. Power Solution: 5V/2A DC input, built-in backup battery
6. APP Function: Remote feeding, video viewing, voice call
Technical Challenges:
- Food Dispensing Accuracy: Each meal food dispensing error <3%
- Food Jam Detection: Multiple food jam scenario detection algorithms
- Video Smoothness: WiFi bandwidth optimization, video delay <500ms
Deliverables:
- Hardware Design: Main control board, power board, motor driver board
- Firmware Development: FreeRTOS system, WiFi connection management
- APP Development: iOS/Android dual-platform APP
- Cloud Service: Supports Alexa, Google voice control
Customer Value: Product launched on Amazon North America site, awarded Bestseller in pet supplies category.
Proje Sonuçları
Project Results: Successfully delivered smart pet water fountain PCBA solution. Client has started mass production with monthly output of 18,000 units.
Key Metrics:
- Yield rate: 98.9%
- Power consumption: 1.5W pump, energy efficient
- Performance: Automatic circulation, filter reminder, low water alarm
- Reliability: Ultra-quiet pump, IPX7 waterproof
Client Feedback: Pump noise very low, pet acceptance high.