https://github.com/0x0630ff/catlaseresp32_v2

The latest attempt and making my cat(s) happy. Version Two of the automated cat toy.
https://github.com/0x0630ff/catlaseresp32_v2

ardunio cat-toy laser servo

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The latest attempt and making my cat(s) happy. Version Two of the automated cat toy.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/0x0630ff/catlaseresp32_v2
• Owner: 0x0630ff
• Created: 2020-09-06T02:59:29.000Z (almost 6 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2020-11-14T03:06:13.000Z (over 5 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-02-14T05:44:25.787Z (over 1 year ago)
• Topics: ardunio, cat-toy, laser, servo
• Language: C++
• Homepage:
• Size: 1.45 MB
• Stars: 2
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 1
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md

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# The Cat Laser Toy - V2.2.

The latest attempt and making my cat(s) happy.

#

#### Project In Progress.

- Pardon while the kinks and bugs are slowly squashed.

#### Usage:

- The push button/switch will turn on the laser and start the auto run mode. 

    * Auto mode still needs some help. it 'works' for now though!

- To use the joystick, press down on the joystick and the D13 led will light up to show that manual mode is active. 

- Joy stick can then move the servo arm around. <-- This is still a bit off. I may need a better quality joystick for this.

#### To Do:

- Fix the servo angle values. 

    * 0 degrees on bottom servo should be pointing left

    * 180 pointing right

    * 90 straight ahead.

    * (this all could be fixed by adjusting the servo arms alignment.. im being lazy though)...

- Get the timers to work.

    * Servos are moving too fast. (or too slow or even not at all...)

- Get auto mode to work... <-- this more or less works right now..

- USE DUAL CORES!

#### Plans:

- Add dual core usage for the ESP32's two cores.

- Incorporate the Blynk library to use remote control via wifi.

- Web UI?

- Add bluetooth/ble

- Add more buttons or switches to change to different running modes.

- Make a second one for my other cat!

- uh...

#### Parts list:

- ESP32 HUZZAH32 Feather - https://www.adafruit.com/product/3405

    * Chosen for wifi/bluetooth connectivity and it's dual core support.

    * Other boards can be used if necesary. (Untested, code writen for esp32)

- 1x Laser diode - https://www.adafruit.com/product/1054

    * Connected to pin 12 on ESP32 Feather Huzzah32

- 3x Push Buttons - https://www.adafruit.com/product/367

    * Connected to pin 21.

    * any basic momentary push button switch. 

    * These will control the modes. 

    * These also share same button input pins as the display.

- 1x OLED FeatherWing display - ..insert link

    * Shows status and what not.

    * show some cute cat images.

- 1x SPDT Switch - https://www.adafruit.com/product/805

    * current version uses a switch instead of a button. less hassle, no debounce to deal with.

- 2x Servos and servo arm kit (Mini Pan-Tilt Kit) - https://www.adafruit.com/product/1967

    * Bottom servo (Horizontal movement) connected to pin 33

    * Top servo (Vertical movement) connected to pin 27

    * You could use your own 2 servo set up as well.

- Bread board.

    * Use a longer breadboard to mount the mini pan tilt kit to the breadboard with header pins or any other method.

- Wires...

    * I prefer wires cut to the proper length to avoid the servos catching them and pulling them out of place. (It also looks better)

Total cost for parts is about $55-$65 or so depending on what you already have or need.