Here is one simple circuit of a general-purpose white LED security light with Passive Infrared (PIR) Motion sensing mechanism. At the heart of the circuit is a PIR sensor module SB0061. SB0061 is a ...

Motion sensing technology has come a long way since its inception several years ago. Today we can find motion sensors in almost any home product, which not only adds convenience but also acts as an ...

Let me introduce another simple microcontroller-based do-it-yourself circuit that detects motion and excites a light source in a flash. The “snooper” here is an ordinary passive infrared (PIR) motion ...

Sometimes the smallest and most utilitarian thing can make the biggest difference in your home. With a proper night light, for example, there are a lot fewer accidents caused by trying to navigate in ...

Evenings are gradually getting lighter but it's true that the sun is still setting early and mornings are still dark too. With the short January days you might find that you need something to brighten ...

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Evenings are gradually getting lighter but it's true that the sun is still setting early and mornings are still dark too. With the short January days you might find that you need something to brighten ...

Dark stairways are always a hazard as you don’t know where you’d stumble upon and hurt yourself. Most of the stairway lighting options consume a lot of energy and result in higher monthly power bills.