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Weight Feeder Control System

Run Agriculture feed system based off weight with ESP32 Lilygo

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Published December 15, 2025

Original author: David WedelOriginal source (new tab)

Weight Feeder Control System

Project description

Project Overview This project is an automated weight-based feed control system that combines the BinTrac weighing system with an ESP32 + W5500 Ethernet controller. Instead of relying on simple timed motor control, the system dispenses feed based on actual weight reduction measured in real time via Modbus TCP. Using a sequential control strategy (chain pre-run followed by auger operation), the system ensures reliable feed delivery while preventing jams and empty runs. By adopting wired Ethernet communication (W5500) instead of Wi-Fi, the system is designed for stable, long-term, unattended…

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