Republic of the Philippines

President Ramon Magsaysay State University

(Formerly Ramon Magsaysay Technological University)
Iba, Zambales, Philippines
Tel/Fax No.: (047) 811-1683

TITLE:
Smart Pet Feeder

Team Members:
Apatan,Myra
Millamina,Jobert
Mirador,Juliet
Oñate,Kervin
Padrigo Danica Ivon
Posadas,Airah Zharine
Tolentino,Justin

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology major in Computer Technology 3B

December 2023
Background of the Study

In today's fast-paced world, the rapid advancement of technology has revolutionized various
aspects of our daily lives, including the way we care for our pets. As pet ownership continues to
rise, the demand for innovative solutions to address the challenges of pet care has grown
substantially. One such innovation that has gained prominence in this context is the "Smart Pet
Feeder."

Pets have become an integral part of many families, providing companionship, comfort, and
joy. With the increasing number of pet owners, the demand for innovative pet care products has
also grown. Smart pet feeders are among the latest advancements in pet technology, offering a
convenient and efficient way to ensure that pets are always fed on time and receive the proper
amount of food.

Smart pet feeders represent a convergence of cutting-edge electronics and internet

connectivity. This device is designed to provide pet owners with the ability to remotely manage
their pet's feeding schedule, portion sizes, and even monitor their pet's eating habits, all through
the convenience of a smartphone app or a web interface. Moreover, the feeder will be based on
interval not on time, detects and notifies the owner through SMS, it will also have a disposal as
their food is prone to bacteria and its mechanism is inspired in the coffee vending machine.

The integration of automation, data analysis, and user-friendly interfaces in these devices not
only simplifies pet feeding but also contributes to enhanced pet health, convenience for pet
owners, and the strengthening of the human-animal bond.
Statement of Project Objectives

This study aims to develop a Smart Pet Feeder that automates the feeding process, ensures
consistent and accurate meal portions, and provides monitoring and control capabilities for pet
owners. To also determine the efficiency of the developed equipment through survey
questionnaire.

The research will focus on the design and development of the smart pet feeder.

The study aimed to achieve the following objectives:

1. Design a Smart Pet Feeder

2. Fabricate a Smart Pet Feeder
3. Determine the capabilities and limitations of Smart Pet Feeder
4. Evaluate the efficiency of the Smart Pet Feeder in terms of:

4.1. Safety
4.2. Functionality
4.3. Durability
4.4. Accuracy
Significance of the Study

The study aims to improve the lives of pets and their owners. The research aims to develop
and provide functional pet feeder that are specifically designed for the middleclass pet owners.
The introduction of this device will contribute to a more effective and efficient handling the food
of pets.

The result of this study shall benefit the following:

Pet Owners: It will provide a more efficient monitoring of pet's feeding system. It is suitable
for busy professionals. It provides pet owners with peace of mind by allowing them to remotely
monitor and control their pet's feeding schedule, even when they are away from home. This can
be especially helpful for busy professionals who work long hours or travel frequently.

Future Researchers: This study will give the future Researchers to conduct regarding Smart
Pet Feeder which the future Researchers can improve and enhance what has not been conducted
and will boost insights that uses the results of this Study. It can also provide a reliable reference
in conducting related study.

Scope and Delimitation

The study utilized developmental method of research, the objective of this study was limited
to the design and develop Smart Pet Feeder that will make it convenient for pet owners. The
evaluation instrument used in the study was in the form of a questionnaire. This instrument was
designed to gather the assessment on the efficiency in terms of functionality, economy and safety
of the Smart Pet Feeder of the fifteen (15) randomly selected pet owners from President Ramon
Magsaysay State University Iba, Zambales during the period December 2023 to January 2024.
Project Design

LCD
SPEAKER

PIPE

BOWL
Materials

Arduino Uno 4x4 Matrix

16x2 LCD Servo Motor

Breadboard Resistor

LED Bulb Light Potentiometer

 CHAPTER 11

Theoretical Framework

This chapter summarizes and outlines the data that was obtained from different references
for the use of study. The collected works may be any printed or unpublished materials that
explain the topic. It can be from a book, journal, article, internet source, etc. These sources with
topics considered to be important in the preliminary configuration of the proposal and the growth
of the study itself. It shall assist the making of the study by widening the author’s point of view
and approaches to the proposal. This chapter presents related information regarding the
innovative Smart Pet Feeder in the field of Computer Technology.

Review of Related Literature and Studies

Smart Pet Feeder a device that provide regular feeding without disrupting owner's work.
The pet feeder enables owner to monitor feeding process with their android smartphone virtually,
set feeding interval and portion per serving through send feeding report (eaten or partially eaten).

According to Salahuddqn et.al, 2020 Smart Pet Feeder is an automatic feeding machine
designated for pets by using applications inside the phone device. Next, the machine is equipped
with a closed camera circuit for users to monitor their pets and is designed to help in feeding
process during their absence at home. (edit this part) Unfortunately, the busyness and limited of
time at work causes lacking of care and left their pets in hunger. In addition, the machine is
fabricated and designated easily in order to save users time and energy to feed their pets. In
addition, the machine is designated using an existing concept innovated with the addition of an
internet connection on the device. Among the innovative components of machine are used in a
bottle can last for a week with electrical connections such as the Arduino UNO Rev3, and the
server motor. It serves to distribute food automatically according to the interval and quantity of
the food. Furthermore, the machine available at the market usually by manually functioning and
most of them does not use IOT. With this Smart Pet Feeder, users can use it automatically and
stop their worrying to find out about their pets. For those pet’s lover, they will absolutely choose
this machine for their pets at home. Consumers are also will not worried about leaving their pets
for a long period of time such as going back to hometown or full-time working. Finally, it is an
effective way to enhance and utilize top and local users, especially in the mechanical industry.
Thus, Smart Pet Feeder is very useful in petting procedure and also upgrading the local
industrial.
 According to Suffian et.al, 2021 Smart Pet Feeder main concerns here are to solve the
issue of unavailability of pet owners and the hygiene aspect in pet feeding. The developed
automated system enables pet owners to feed their pets while they are away. The main objective
of operating this research is to develop an automated pet feeding device focusing on in house
pets by utilizing Arduino Uno as its Central Processing Unit (CPU) or microcontroller which
function to control a weight sensor (load cells) and a servo motor. Smart Pet Feeding Machine is
an automated pet feeding device designed to run based on weight mechanism. It will
automatically dispense pet foods when minimum amount of pet food weight is triggered and will
automatically stop dispensing when it reaches maximum amount of weight. Its architectural
design includes a vertical storage compartment to store pet foods, a square opening at the bottom
of storage compartment as opening for dispensing, a motorized dispenser and an aluminum bowl
to place dispensed pet foods. The motion of dispenser is operated by a servo motor attached to
the dispenser.

Conceptual Framework
This smart pet feeder aims of making life better for pet owners that are busy professionals.

INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

Project
Review of planning and
existing smart designing
pet feeder Evaluation of
Project Upgraded
construction experts and end
and design. smart pet users.
Development
Research Pa feeder
Problem of Testing and
existing of pet validation
feeder
Revision

Research Paradigm
Frame 1 refers to the INPUT, which presents the review of existing Smart pet feeder device, and
the conceptualization of the Smart pet feeder device. It is anticipated that the issues that may
occur will also be covered in this section.
Frame 2 Pertains to the PROCESS,
which addresses project design and planning, material acquisition, project development, testing a
nd assessment, revision and completion, and production of the device.
Frame 3, which is the OUTPUT, presents a finished Upgraded Smart pet feeder.
Frame 4 is the result of the evaluation of Smart pet feeder device by experts and end users in
terms of safety, functionality, durability, and accuracy.
Assumption
The Smart Pet Feeder is acceptable as evaluated by the respondents in terms of safety,
functionality, durability, and accuracy.
Definition of Terms
For a better clarification and understanding of the study, the researchers used several
terms which are defined operationally as it is being used in the study.

SMART PET FEEDER - Smart pet feeders can easily help you feed your pets in a timely
manner and with a customizable amount of food. This can be based on their weight, age, and
habits. They can even be updated with voice and camera functions. The smart pet feeder is a
great solution for today's families.
ARDUINO UNO - Arduino is an open-source electronics platform based on easy-to-use
hardware and software. Arduino boards are able to read inputs - light on a sensor, a finger on a
button, or a Twitter message - and turn it into an output - activating a motor, turning on an LED,
publishing something online.
INTERVAL - Time interval is the amount of time between two given times. We can calculate
the time interval in math by determining the difference between the start and end times. We can
show differences in time using a number line or by simply subtracting two different times.
 CHAPTER III

Operational Framework
This chapter discuss project design, project development, testing and operating
capabilities, and project evaluation.
This section also includes methods involved in Construction of Smart pet feeder device.
This section also covers Project Design, Development, and Evaluation, which covers research
design, predicted end users, evaluation instrument, data collection technique, data processing,
and statistical data treatment.

Project Design
This section explained how the project work. This contains component portion
definitions as well as what each component accomplishes for the system or project. Block
diagrams, raw materials utilized, and specifications and details were all detailed.

Major Parts of device are the following:

Arduino uno
Arduino is an open-source electronics platform based on easy-to-use hardware and software.
Arduino boards are able to read inputs - light on a sensor, a finger on a button, or a Twitter
message - and turn it into an output - activating a motor, turning on an LED, publishing
something online.
Supplies and Materials
The quantity, name and description, unit cost, total cost and materials used in the construction of
the project is shown in table 1.
No Materials Description
1 Arduino Uno is an affordable, user-
friendly, and versatile open-
source microcontroller board
ideal for beginners interested
in electronics and
programming.
2 4x4 Matrix Key Pad A common electronic
component with 16 buttons
arranged in a 4-row by 4-
column grid, despite needing
16 wires for individual
 control, has an internal wiring
scheme.

3 16x2 LCD Display modules, with 16

characters per line, are
popular for their low cost,
ease of use, and wide
availability in electronic
devices.
4 Servo Motor is a special type of electric
motor that allows for precise
control of its angular or linear
position, velocity, and
acceleration.
5 Resistor is a fundamental building
block of electrical circuits,
acting as a kind of "traffic
cop" for electrons. In essence,
it's a passive two-terminal
electrical component that
opposes the flow of electric
current. Imagine it like a tiny
dam in a river of electrons,
slowing down their
movement.
6 Breadboard is a tool for temporarily
building electronic circuits,
enabling the connection of
various components without
soldering, making it ideal for
prototyping and circuit
experimentation.
7 Led Bulb LED bulbs are energy-
efficient and longer-lasting
electric light bulbs, using
light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
to emit light when an electric
current passes through them.
8 Potentiometer A three-terminal electrical
component, known as a
variable resistor, controls the
amount of current flowing
through a circuit by changing
resistance between terminals.
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

The development of Smart Pet Feeder presents the methods and procedure in the construction
of the project. This is represented by a flow chart followed by a detailed explanation of the stages
of development of the project.

1st Phase: Planning and Designing of Smart Pet Feeder

2nd Phase: Gathering all the Materials
3rd Phase: Construction of Smart Pet Feeder
4th Phase: Testing of Smart Pet Feeder
5th Phase: Revision
6th Phase: Finalization of Smart Pet Feeder

DESCRIPTION OF THE STAGES OF THE FLOW OF SMART PET FEEDER

1st Phase: Planning and Designing- This stage involves the idea and design of Smart Pet Feeder.
During the first phase of planning and designing for Smart Pet Feeder the researchers engage in a
series of essential steps.
2nd Phase: Gathering all the Materials- In this stage all materials and tools required for the
construction of Smart Pet Feeder every purchased and secured. The researchers’ goal is to make
an efficient and high-quality device.
3rd Phase: Construction of Smart Pet Feeder
This is the step by step assembling of the different parts of the project taking into consideration
every detail as planned.
Step 1: Planning Step 2: Sketching Step 3: Collecting Step 4: Assembling
4th Phase: Testing of Smart Pet Feeder
In this stage the device was put into test and determine which part of the device needs to be
revised.
5th Phase: Revision
This stage calls for the replacement of incompatible component and refinement of the case as
well as putting up finishing touches on project.
6th Phase: Finalization.

SURVEY INSTRUMENT

President Ramon Magsaysay State University

College of Industrial Technology
Iba Campus, Iba Zambales

Dear Respondents,

The undersigned BSIT students of the College of Industrial Technology, President

Ramon Magsaysay State University Iba Campus, Iba Zambales is currently conducting a
research study entitled ’’Smart Pet Feeder’’. With this we are requesting your approval to be
one of our evaluators.

Rest assured that all data gathered will be treated with utmost confidentiality and be used
solely for this research.

Very Truly Yours,

Apatan, Myra P.
Millamina, Jobert M.
Mirador, Juliet
Oñate, Kervin M.
Padrigo, Danica Ivon P.
Posadas, Airah Zharine F.
Tolentino, Justin D.
 QUESTIONNAIRE

Demographics:
a. Gender: Male / Female / Other
Pet Ownership:
a. How many pets do you own?
b. What type of pets do you have?
c. What is the primary reason for having a pet?
Feeding Habits:
a. How often do you feed your pet(s) in a day?
b. Do you follow a specific feeding schedule for your pet(s)?
c. Have you ever faced challenges in maintaining a consistent feeding schedule
Awareness:
a. Are you aware of automatic pet feeders?
b. Have you ever used an automatic pet feeder?
c. If yes, what motivated you to use it? If no, what barriers prevented you from trying one?
Preferences:
a. What features do you consider important in a pet feeder?
b. Would you prefer a smart pet feeder with app connectivity?
c. How important is the capacity of the pet feeder to you?
Concerns:
a. Are there any concerns or reservations you have about using an automatic pet feeder?
b. What factors would influence your decision to choose a specific pet feeder?
Usage Patterns:
a. In which areas of your home would you prefer to place a pet feeder?
b. How long would you like the pet feeder to operate without manual intervention?