2024 Model

If you are interested in participating in this research project, please complete:

• Field Testing Participation Agreement and Release (PDF)

• 2024 Laser Scarecrow Request Form (PDF) 

...and mail to Dr. Brown.

Key differences compared to the 2023 model

• Your part of the assembly has been simplified: 2024 Pipe mounting parts assembly (PDF). We are building and testing the scarecrow itself.

• the laser hanger has been redesigned so that the servo tilts the laser directly (rather than rotating a cam that pushes down on the front)

• The power cable has been changed from low-voltage lighting cable to the UL2464 type typically used with small solar panels.

Documentation

• PDFs of the 2024 Operating Manual and 2024 Quick Start guide 

• Videos demonstrating the operation of the scarecrow (see 2022 which is similar)

• Recordings of some of the sounds the scarecrow makes to let you know its status (see 2022 which is similar)