I'm getting chickens and I thought this might be a fun project for me! Essentially what I'd like to create is an electronic HomeKit enabled chicken coop door opener and closer so that I can remotely open and close the coop from in the house and also schedule it if necessary.
This is a popular product but it's very expensive and doesn't support HomeKit.
It'll need to work with a guillotine style door so would need to be a pull cord system. Where do I start? I know nothing about electronics or HomeKit so any pointers would be appreciated!