How to Make an OwlBot: The Bird Intimidator - Part 1: Motion Sensing

This is the first video (Part 1) of a series of tutorials on how to build an OwlBot.

In this project we’re going to be performing the initial steps of what will eventually be the OwlBot. The OwlBot will be a device (robot/animatronic) that can be used as a bird intimidation tool to scare away pesky birds in the yard, around the house or barn, at restaurants, or in trees, bushes, and gardens. Hence, the phrase, “The Bird Intimidator”.

During the prototype process of making the OwlBot, I will be using the help of a previous project that was built, The Ultimate DIY 3220-Point Breadboard (TUDIY), to help in the prototyping process. I've provided the links to this project below. If you didn't make your own 3220-point breadboard, then don't worry! You can use just about any ole' generic breadboard you got laying around and still participate in this project. You can obtain everything you need to follow along on this build at the given links below.

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PARTS LIST:
https://motbots.com/owlbot-part-1-motion-sensing/#Parts_List

TOOLS USED:
https://motbots.com/owlbot-part-1-motion-sensing/#Tools_Used_in_Project_Optional

CODE FOR OWLBOT (Motbots):
https://motbots.com/owlbot-part-1-motion-sensing/#Programming_the_Arduino_to_Sense_Motion

CODE FOR OWLBOT (GitHub):
https://github.com/Motbots/owlbot-remote

Possible Errors in Code and How to Fix Them:
https://motbots.com/owlbot-part-1-motion-sensing/#Possible_Errors_and_How_to_Fix_Them

The Ultimate DIY 3220-Point Breadboard:
https://motbots.com/the-ultimate-diy-3220-point-breadboard/

🦉 Fake Great Horned Owl Decoy:
https://amzn.to/41AppH5

🖱️ Motbots Desk Mouse Pad:
https://motbots.printify.me/product/15039437/motbots-desk-mouse-pad

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