Using two variables to control an event, in this case turning an LED on.
Automatic light
The Plan
Using a photo resistor and a proximity sensor i want to recreate the automatic light!
Photo resistor
When placed in darkness resistance is high and vice versa.
Used in a voltage divider circuit. We analog read the pin giving a reading between 0 and 5 volts which is then assigned a digital value between 0 and 1024. A great video on voltage dividers.
Used in a voltage divider circuit. We analog read the pin giving a reading between 0 and 5 volts which is then assigned a digital value between 0 and 1024. A great video on voltage dividers.
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| a voltage divider circuit |
PIR
Stands for Passive infrared sensor (HC-SR501)
Left pot. Adjusts sensitivity, clockwise more sensitivity and vice versa
Right pot. Controls amount of time (delay) between movement and re-trigger i.e. when set to mid point the time between is 5 seconds. This is only useful if not using a micro controller, however when using a micro controller the delay can be programmed. A more in depth explanation on how they work here.
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| PIR sensor |
The circuit
Conclusions
A relay could be wired up and this circuit could be used to control a light with more power.
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