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Ivan Jovanovski

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Wildlife Hackathon Winner (2023)

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General

Project Overview

Remote-trigger humane trap designed for lynx conservation, successfully deployed in Mavrovo National Park for wildlife monitoring and research.

Version:v1.0
Time:~20.0 hours
Cost:~$200
Status:complete

Materials

  • Microcontroller (ESP32/Arduino) × 1
  • Servo Motor × 1
  • PIR Motion Sensor × 1
  • Camera Module × 1
  • Solar Panel + Battery × 1
  • Weatherproof Enclosure × 1
  • Trap Mechanism × 1

Tools

  • Soldering Station
  • 3D Printer
  • Multimeter

Build Steps

1. Trap Design

⏱️ ~8.0h

Designed a humane trap mechanism with remote-trigger capability for lynx conservation research in collaboration with wildlife experts.

2. Electronics Integration

⏱️ ~6.0h

Integrated motion detection, remote triggering, and camera capture for wildlife monitoring. Solar-powered for extended field deployment.

3. Field Deployment

⏱️ ~4.0h

Successfully deployed the trap in Mavrovo National Park, working with conservation teams for lynx population monitoring.

Results

Hackathon winner - successfully deployed for lynx conservation in Mavrovo National Park.

  • Award: 1st Place
  • Deployment: Mavrovo NP

Safety Notes

Humane trap design - no harm to animals. Follow local wildlife regulations.