What are Mother Hen’s technical specs?

What are Mother Hen’s™ technical specifications?

Mother Hen™ is built on rugged, proven hardware and cloud infrastructure — engineered for global reliability, extreme climates, and zero maintenance.

Hardware Specifications

Component	Specification
Door Plate + Motor	Aluminum alloy frame, weather-sealed 12V DC geared motor, 1.5 RPM Integrated limit switch (door open/closed detection) Dimensions: 14" x 14" x 3" (fits standard 12" x 12" coop opening) Weight: 6.2 lbs
Walter Cellular Controller	DPTechnics Walter board (ESP32-S3) Cellular: LTE-M / NB-IoT with global roaming GNSS: GPS, Galileo, BeiDou Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz) Bluetooth: 5.0 LE Power: 5V USB (500 mA avg, 1.2 A peak) Temp range: -20°C to +45°C (-4°F to 113°F) Enclosure: IP65-rated, UV-resistant
The Egg (Indoor Beacon)	ESP32-S3 microcontroller Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz) LED: RGB (Green = day, Blue = night, Red flash = alert) Speaker: 85 dB squawker Power: 5V USB (150 mA avg) Dimensions: 3.5" x 3.5" x 4" Setup: QR code → Bluetooth → Wi-Fi
BTS-MP1 Human Door Sensor	Hall-effect magnetic sensor (open/closed) Thermistor: ±0.5°C accuracy (0–50°C) Bluetooth 5.0 LE (pairs to Controller) Battery: CR2032 (2+ years) Range: 30 ft to Controller Mounting: 4 screws (2 sensor, 2 magnet)

Cloud & Software Specifications

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- AWS IoT Core: MQTT device communication
- AWS Lambda: Alert logic, sunrise/sunset calc, SMS dispatch
- AWS SNS: Global SMS delivery (190+ countries)
- AWS S3: Long-term data logging (door events, temp, humidity)
- No subscription — lifetime cloud included
Sunrise/Sunset Engine
- Uses NOAA algorithm + coop GPS coordinates
- 30-minute grace window
- Daily recalculation at 00:00 UTC
Mobile App (iOS/Android)
- Built in Flutter (Dart)
- Bluetooth pairing (Eggs)
- Real-time dashboard
- Alert customization (SMS, thresholds)
- Free forever

Power & Connectivity

Power Input: 2x USB 5V (door motor + controller)
Current Draw:
- Idle: 180 mA
- Door move: 1.2 A (2 sec)
- Cellular transmit: 800 mA (burst)
Connectivity:
- Coop: Cellular (Walter) — no Wi-Fi required
- Egg: Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz — any network, anywhere
- SMS: Global delivery via AWS SNS

Security & Reliability

Encryption: TLS 1.3 end-to-end
Firmware: Digitally signed OTA updates
Fail-Safe: Local alerts work with zero internet
Uptime: 99.9% cloud availability (AWS SLA)
Warranty: 2 years hardware, lifetime cloud

Physical & Environmental

Coop Components: IP65, UV-resistant, -20°C to +45°C
The Egg: Indoor use, 0°C to 40°C
Weight (Starter Kit): 8.4 lbs
Install Time: 45–60 minutes

Tech Summary

Mother Hen™ = Rugged hardware + Global cellular + AWS brain + Zero subscriptions.

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