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📘 USER MANUAL

NFEEDER – PRECISION INSECT FEEDING SYSTEM

Version 3.0 | Intelligent Feeding Technology

⚠️ SAFETY & MAINTENANCE

FEED TYPE
Only use live insects or dry feed. Never use liquids or wet materials.

MAINTENANCE
Always disconnect the power supply before cleaning or servicing the feeder.

ANIMAL WELFARE
Overfilling may cause clogging and increased insect mortality.

🕹️ CONTROL PANEL

Use the buttons around the display:

• ENTER → Select / Confirm
• UP / DOWN → Adjust values
• PREV / NEXT → Navigate between settings

⚙️ STANDARD SETTINGS

Drive & Core Behavior

Batch Amount

Quick Guide
Sets how many insects are released per cycle (1–5).

Technical Insight
Defines the batch size per dump cycle. Higher values increase output but raise the risk of clogging.

⚠️ Warning: Excessive values may block the fall tunnel.

Wait at Rest Position

Quick Guide
The feeder remains in dump position after feeding.

Technical Insight
Keeps the pusher in place to ensure all insects fully drop before retracting.

AutoMode

Quick Guide
Active = automatic feeding, Stand-by = off.

Technical Insight
Controls the full automatic cycle: detection, capture, and dispensing.

Rehome

Quick Guide
Resets the feeder to its starting position.

Technical Insight
Reinitializes the system and clears error states.

Feeding Schedule

Schedule

Quick Guide
Select day, amount, and time.

Technical Insight
Programs up to 7 daily feeding cycles using the internal clock.

Start Schedule

Quick Guide
Defines when the feeding cycle starts.

Technical Insight
Triggers the first cycle of the day.

Setup Time

Quick Guide
Set date and time.

Technical Insight
Essential for accurate scheduling.

Behavior & Optimization

Shake Intensity & Duration

Quick Guide
Adjust shaking strength and duration.

Technical Insight
Prevents insect clustering and ensures consistent feeding flow.

Shake Interval

Quick Guide
Time between shake cycles.

Technical Insight
Reduces energy use and prevents constant vibration.

Hunters Eye’s

Quick Guide
Activates LEDs to attract insects.

Technical Insight
Uses light to influence insect behavior and improve detection rate.

Friendly Mode

Quick Guide
Soft Close = gentle
No Mercy = fast and efficient

Technical Insight
Trade-off between animal-friendly behavior and accuracy.

Closer Speed

Quick Guide
Controls closing speed.

Technical Insight
Affects capture efficiency and mechanical stress.

🔐 SUPER USER SETTINGS

Detection & Sensors

Insect Fingerprint

Quick Guide
Calibrate what “1 insect” looks like.

Technical Insight
Defines the reference detection value (pt) per insect.

Flash Strength

Quick Guide
Adjust detection light power.

Technical Insight
Balances precision versus stability.

Flash Sample

Quick Guide
Number of readings per detection.

Technical Insight
More samples reduce noise but slow down detection.

Flash Threshold

Quick Guide
Minimum required valid readings.

Technical Insight
Filters out false detections.

Flash Duration

Quick Guide
Duration of each flash.

Technical Insight
Impacts sensor exposure and accuracy.

Mechanical Fine-Tuning

Offset Detection Position

Quick Guide
Adjust alignment.

Technical Insight
Ensures insects pass through the optimal detection point.

Read LDR DTC

Quick Guide
View sensor value.

Technical Insight
Used for diagnostics only.

Reset Daily Counter

Quick Guide
Reset daily insect count.

Technical Insight
Clears stored daily data.

⚠️ SUPER SETTINGS (ADVANCED)

For experienced users only. Incorrect values may cause instability or damage.

Core Parameters

Feedback

Quick Guide
Protects against jamming.

Technical Insight
Compares encoder movement with expected motion.

Fall Position

Quick Guide
Defines where insects are released.

Technical Insight
Precise mechanical reference point.

Fast Close Offset

Quick Guide
Controls how far the door closes.

Technical Insight
Balances escape prevention vs mechanical safety.

Calibration

DTC N-Kal Offset

Quick Guide
Prevents negative readings.

Technical Insight
Shifts the sensor baseline after calibration.

K-Cal Position

Quick Guide
Calibration position.

Technical Insight
Defines where calibration occurs in the system.

💾 SYSTEM

Reset to Factory Default

Restores all parameters. Save to make permanent.

Save

Stores all settings in memory.

Information

Displays firmware and system details.

Exit

Leaves the menu without saving changes.

⚠️ CRUCIAL

Proper configuration is essential for reliable operation.

✔ Use standard settings as baseline
✔ Adjust advanced settings only when needed
✔ Test changes step-by-step

👉 When properly configured, the NFeeder ensures:

• Consistent feeding
• Minimal errors
• Maximum reliability