A simple and open source solution to get an alarm when your horse foals.
The small device can be simply mounted on any horse holster.
Using a recharchable battery, WLAN and instant App notification for Android and iOS.
Device: 3D printed case, rechargable battery, WLAN, customizable
Server: Go (Gotify with Docker)
This device is sending an instant alarm if the horse lies down to foal.
I looked for a proper device that is affordable without GSM as transmission method. We have no cell phone network in our stable, but WLAN. I did not found any products using WLAN with simple App notification - so I build it myself.
The device is mounted on the chin strap of the horse's holster. A gyro sensor is tracking the devices position and triggers an alarm if the horse lies down. The push notification is sent to a server, where the registered Apps are notified.
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improve sleep mode and add configuration for sensitivity
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improve case: simpler, more durable, waterproof
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reset button to reset wifi configuration and settings
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creating a DIY manual for everyone to reproduce the device
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configurable WLAN SSID and Password through Bluetooth -
smaller battery and smaller device case -
adding a measure unit to send an warning for low battery -
replacing the hardware components with smaller ones
If you have any feedback, please reach out to us at [email protected]