Tag: PIR

PIR Sensor and Relay Switch to turn on a Light

PIR Sensor and Relay Switch to turn on a Light

Ever wonder how a motion detector is used to turn on a light? Take a look at this graphic (made with Fritzing). It shows the circuitry that uses an STM32F103C8T6 microcontroller to control a PIR sensor and relay switch to turn on a Light. Get the Fritzing source code for the above image HERE (in …

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PIR Sensor for your Arduino

PIR Sensor Image (Back View)

A PIRĀ  or Passive Infrared module is really fun to play with. This is what they look like:     They are basically a motion detector and are called ‘passive’ in the sense that these devices do not generate any energy for detection purposes. They work entirely by detecting the energy given off by other …

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