Any ideas?

[kduck]

I’m after a bit of help, I need a timer that can be programed to release a lid that just drop’s down at a given time.
The lid would just drop and hang there once the timer released it. But would also need something to hold the lid up until it’s released. The system would need to be 12v as well. Any ideas?

 

[lauriehurman]

Have a look at "cat feeders". Is that what you mean?
They are common and cheap.

 

[ackbarthestar]

I've got this picture in my head of a dustbin lid suspended 10ft in the air that drops once a day to frighten off squirrels...
The problems with this set up is to reset the lid after operation...