Course 6: Sensors » Lesson 9: Motion Detection Sensor

Lesson 1

Introduction to Sensors

Lesson 2

Tilt

Lesson 3

Temperature

Lesson 4

Infrared Proximity

Lesson 5

Infrared Encoder

Lesson 6

Sound

Lesson 7

Ultrasonic Proximity

Lesson 8

Light

Lesson 9

Motion

Lesson 10

Magnetic

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Lesson 9: Motion Detection Sensor
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Motion detection is vital for most security systems and the PIR motion sensor is a popular choice in that area. In this lesson we will learn how the PIR motion sensor works and how we can use it to set off an alarm when motion is detected.

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Prerequisites

Introduction to Microcontrollers

Materials

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Parts List

Sensors Parts Kit This parts kit has everything needed to follow this online electronics course!
Arduino Nano This is the microcontroller platform used in every lesson for this course.
Breadboard We use this as a platform to connect our circuits together!
PIR Motion Sensor This is a motion detector that uses infrared light to sense any nearby movement.
Jumper Wire Kit We use these wires to connect our circuit together on the breadboard!