ELECFREAKS Classroom Smart Pet Feeder Kit (Without micro:bit Board)

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ELECFREAKS Classroom Smart Pet Feeder Kit (Without micro:bit Board)

USD 36.90

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About this Product

The ELECFREAKS Classroom Smart Pet Feeder Kit is an interactive STEM learning kit designed for primary and secondary school students to learn IoT (Internet of Things) automation, sensor logic, and physical computing. Built around the IOT:bit expansion board (featuring built-in ESP8266 Wi-Fi), the feeder operates through dual-sensor verification: first, an Octopus PIR motion sensor detects an approaching pet; second, a Sonar:bit ultrasonic sensor checks if the pet is within 20 cm. Once triggered, the system rotates a 180° servo motor to dispense pet food before returning to its default position. Sensor logs and feeding frequency can be monitored remotely via web IoT platforms (such as smartiot.space). The kit seamlessly integrates with the Smart Home Material Pack (wooden house model) and supports MakeCode graphical blocks, JavaScript, and Python.

Features

Dual-Sensor Verification Logic: Uses a PIR motion sensor to detect thermal presence and a Sonar:bit ultrasonic distance sensor to measure proximity (within 20 cm).
IOT:bit Expansion Board Base: Includes built-in ESP8266 Wi-Fi connectivity and a Real-Time Clock (RTC) chip for internet data logging and schedule tracking.
180° Servo Mechanism: Provides precise rotational motion to open the food gate/box and automatically reset after dispensing.
SmartIoT Cloud Integration: Sends live feeding logs and event data wirelessly to online IoT platforms like smartiot.space.
Scenario-Based STEM Learning: Tailored for classroom assembly with the Smart Home Material Pack (wooden house model) for real-world diorama setups.
MakeCode & Python Support: Offers visual block-based coding for beginners and MicroPython scripting for advanced learners.

What's Included

  • 1 × IOT:bit Expansion Board
  • 1 × PIR Motion Sensor
  • 1 × Sonar:bit (Ultrasonic Distance Sensor)
  • 1 × 180° 9g Servo Motor
  • 1 × OLED Display Module
  • 1 × Jumper Wire Pack
  • 20 × R3090 White Rivets
  • 10 × R4080 White Rivets

Specifications

The Smart Pet Feeder Kit functions as a Wi-Fi-enabled edge device, running closed-loop sensor evaluation on a micro:bit V2 host while signaling a 5V servo output and sending telemetry over I2C and serial buses.

Product ModelEF08299
Compatible ControllerBBC micro:bit V1 / V2 (Not included)
Expansion BoardELECFREAKS IOT:bit (ESP8266 Wi-Fi + RTC)
Sensors (Inputs)Octopus PIR Motion Sensor, Sonar:bit Ultrasonic Distance Sensor
Actuators & Displays (Outputs)180° 9g Servo Motor, OLED Screen Module
Wireless Protocol2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (via ESP8266)
IoT Cloud Platform Supportsmartiot.space, Thingspeak
Operating Voltage3.3V – 5.0V DC (via USB / IOT:bit terminal)
Programming EnvironmentsMicrosoft MakeCode (Blocks / JS), Python