Blog posts tagged with 'PIR'

Configuring the HC-SR501 PIR Motion Sensor
Configuring the HC-SR501 PIR Motion Sensor

The HC-SR501 is the most common PIR (Passive Infrared) motion module in hobby electronics, and beyond the basic "detect movement" wiring, it has two…

Arduino Sensors Guide: Part One
Engineering illustration: Arduino Sensors Guide: Part One

A quick rundown of four essential sensors: the LDR light sensor, PIR motion sensor, infrared receiver, and tilt sensor.

Anti-Theft Security System Using a PIR Motion Sensor
Engineering illustration: Anti-Theft Security System Using a PIR Motion Sensor

Build an educational Arduino PIR motion alarm, including wiring, warm-up time, sensitivity adjustment, false-trigger reduction, and safe limitations.