bottom feeder
28-03-2004, 08:34 PM
m.dekort wrote:
> Looking to see how many people might use this.
>
> Going on vacation, on travel to work or even being away for 8hrs can be
> a nerve wracking experience. Unless someone checks on your fish every
> hour you may not have enough time to solve problems once they start.
>
> By combining off the shelf products and a circuit I designed one can
> actually receive a phone call if the tank temp drops or the water is low.
>
> I think a lot of people - especially those with large expensive tanks
> loaded with expensive fish - might like this idea.
>
> Once a sensor (along with the small box I designed) is attached to the
> outside top edge of the tank and a normal phone (not cordless since they
> don't work when the power is out) is augmented with an off the shelf
> product one can actually be called with a pre-recorded message telling
> you the tank is experiencing problems. Several people can be called -
> on any phone. This would include friends and pet shops if you chose.
>
> Using this system one could monitor a tank 24/7. If something happens
> someone can respond quickly. Maybe a heater needs replaced, maybe the
> tank is leaking and maybe the power is out forcing you to have someone
> take your fish to the pet shop to house? In any case you are covered.
>
I still want an automatic feeder that can be controlled online, with a
webcam to check on the fish. You should get to work on that and then
send me some royalties for the idea :)
--
dan
> Looking to see how many people might use this.
>
> Going on vacation, on travel to work or even being away for 8hrs can be
> a nerve wracking experience. Unless someone checks on your fish every
> hour you may not have enough time to solve problems once they start.
>
> By combining off the shelf products and a circuit I designed one can
> actually receive a phone call if the tank temp drops or the water is low.
>
> I think a lot of people - especially those with large expensive tanks
> loaded with expensive fish - might like this idea.
>
> Once a sensor (along with the small box I designed) is attached to the
> outside top edge of the tank and a normal phone (not cordless since they
> don't work when the power is out) is augmented with an off the shelf
> product one can actually be called with a pre-recorded message telling
> you the tank is experiencing problems. Several people can be called -
> on any phone. This would include friends and pet shops if you chose.
>
> Using this system one could monitor a tank 24/7. If something happens
> someone can respond quickly. Maybe a heater needs replaced, maybe the
> tank is leaking and maybe the power is out forcing you to have someone
> take your fish to the pet shop to house? In any case you are covered.
>
I still want an automatic feeder that can be controlled online, with a
webcam to check on the fish. You should get to work on that and then
send me some royalties for the idea :)
--
dan