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Automatic Smart Lights and Door Without Microcontroller
Beginner
ANALOG / DISCRETE
₹500 – ₹1,500
3 – 6 Hours
Partial Kit

Automatic Smart Lights and Door Without Microcontroller

A microcontroller-free DIY system that uses a PIR sensor and a relay module to automatically turn on room lights and unlock a door upon detecting human motion.

Originally published on ElectronicsForU
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Parts You'll Need

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How It Works

Why Build This

Design and analyze reliable hardwired automation systems for smart homes and automated facilities without relying on software code or microcontroller debugging.
Implement touchless doorway access and motion-activated room lighting suitable for domestic and commercial energy-saving applications.
Understand the principles of electromechanical switching by interfacing low-voltage sensor logic outputs with high-voltage AC load circuits.

Real-World Application

Automated room lighting and touchless or motion-activated doorway access for homes, offices, and garages.

Skills You'll Learn

PIR sensor interfacing
electromechanical relay control
AC power distribution
discrete logic integration
actuator actuation

Safety Precautions

Exercise extreme caution when working with AC live wires connected to the relay module to avoid electrical shock.

Technology Tags

PIR SENSOR
RELAY MODULE
MOTION DETECTION
AC POWER CONTROL
ACTUATORS

Frequently Asked Questions

The system relies entirely on the direct electrical output of the PIR sensor to trigger the relay module's switching action, achieving automation through pure hardware logic rather than programmed instructions.
The PIR sensor has an internal adjustable timer. Once motion ceases and a predetermined time delay elapses, the sensor stops sending the trigger signal, causing the relays to reset.
Yes, the relay module acts as an electrically isolated switch capable of handling AC power loads, provided all wiring is insulated and handled with extreme caution.

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