My 2 year old is crazy about doors, so for Christmas I want to build him an automatic sliding door.
I'm thinking an aluminum frame with a Plexiglas pane on some sort and aluminum rail.
I was thinking to get a motion sensor and hook it up to a step motor but don't have any idea what kind of motor and what kind of gears I need. Maybe use a raspberry pi to control how long the slide the door.
I don't have much experience with electronics, last time I've done anything like that was in my basic circuits class in college, so any pointers are much appreciated.
I'm thinking an aluminum frame with a Plexiglas pane on some sort and aluminum rail.
I was thinking to get a motion sensor and hook it up to a step motor but don't have any idea what kind of motor and what kind of gears I need. Maybe use a raspberry pi to control how long the slide the door.
I don't have much experience with electronics, last time I've done anything like that was in my basic circuits class in college, so any pointers are much appreciated.
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