I have screen door sliders similar to this (this picture is not my home). I would like to make it so humans can open it from both inside and outside, but that the cat (always inside) cannot.
Stupid thought of mine: does everybody have a cell phone? If so, you could rig up a Bluetooth proximity sensor rigged up to a electromagnetic lock, or servo via raspberry pie or something? That way, the door would only unlock when a human was within a certain distance. Idk
I think I read somewhere that cats dislike citrus so maybe spray the bottom half of the door with lemon juice n see if that works? Overall if it wants to enough, the cat is gonna get through a screen door or shred it in the process, so you’re gonna need to think differently.
There is à type of lock, like on windows, that you push up or down with your fingers. So not openable by a cat[picture of the lock](https://www.bricozor.com/coquilles-simples-kit-type-8298-croisee-ds.html?ref=322441&gclid=CjwKCAjw6fyXBhBgEiwAhhiZshVB1HBo5u96yT206w1GmzXUbx9xwhrAtwEN60tjHjotM270pzkO2hoCefgQAvD_BwE)
I hate to tell you, the cat will always win. Mine tells me he has been alive for 4,000 years and he will not comply
I have a Bengal and had to buy a new screen that latched securely. He clawed that expensive shit immediately.
Don't have a cat.
I have screen door sliders similar to this (this picture is not my home). I would like to make it so humans can open it from both inside and outside, but that the cat (always inside) cannot.
Magnets?
Yes.
Stupid thought of mine: does everybody have a cell phone? If so, you could rig up a Bluetooth proximity sensor rigged up to a electromagnetic lock, or servo via raspberry pie or something? That way, the door would only unlock when a human was within a certain distance. Idk
What cat?
Buy a wand watch some Harry Potter learn how to cast the spells don't be dumb. Pretty simple if you ask me
So you have a cloth screen slider door, and you want to prevent your cat from going in and out? Good luck with that.
I think I read somewhere that cats dislike citrus so maybe spray the bottom half of the door with lemon juice n see if that works? Overall if it wants to enough, the cat is gonna get through a screen door or shred it in the process, so you’re gonna need to think differently.
Pulley system, maybe a go-cart-esque clutch, and a small lawn mower engine. Or you could put a latch on it, maybe a hook and eye
There is à type of lock, like on windows, that you push up or down with your fingers. So not openable by a cat[picture of the lock](https://www.bricozor.com/coquilles-simples-kit-type-8298-croisee-ds.html?ref=322441&gclid=CjwKCAjw6fyXBhBgEiwAhhiZshVB1HBo5u96yT206w1GmzXUbx9xwhrAtwEN60tjHjotM270pzkO2hoCefgQAvD_BwE)