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SFUptownMaker Introduction
Passive Infrared (PIR) sensors detect motion in a local area and are the sensor of choice in security systems, home automation and proximity-sensing applications.
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The SparkFun OpenPIR is a highly customizable Passive Infrared (PIR) sensor based around the NCS36000 PIR controller. Passive…
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The SparkFun OpenPIR is a highly customizable PIR sensor based around the NCS36000 PIR controller. The OpenPIR allows you to set the sensitivity, trigger time and pulse mode of the motion sensor, so you can tailor-fit it to your application.
Required Materials
To follow along with this hookup guide, a handful of components are suggested in addition to the OpenPIR. A microcontroller development board, like an Arduino, RedBoard, Photon or Teensy is recommended. The development board can be used to both power the OpenPIR and act on its motion triggers.
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DEV-11021
This is the new Arduino Uno R3. In addition to all the features of the previous board, the Uno now uses an ATmega16U2 instead…
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The SparkFun RedBoard combines the simplicity of the UNO's Optiboot bootloader, the stability of the FTDI, and the shield com…
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The Teensy 3.2 is a breadboard-friendly development board with loads of features in a, well, teensy package.
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Particle's IoT (Internet of Things) hardware development board, the Photon, provides everything you need to build a connected…
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You'll also need something to electrically connect the OpenPIR's power and signal pins to that microcontroller. The OpenPIR includes both a 0.1" header and a 4-pin JST connector footprint, so you can use male headers or a 4-pin JST cable assembly to interface with the sensor.
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PRT-00116
A row of headers - break to fit. 40 pins that can be cut to any size. Used with custom PCBs or general custom headers.
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PRT-10897
These are 26 AWG jumper wires terminated as male to male. Use these to jumper from any female header on any board, to any oth…
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PRT-09139
This is a SparkFun exclusive! These are 26 AWG jumper wires terminated as male to female. Use these to jumper from any male o…
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This is a simple four wire cable. Great for jumping from board to board or just about anything else. There is a 4-pin JST con…
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Tools
Finally, you'll need soldering tools to electrically connect the connector of your choice to the OpenPIR. A simple soldering iron and solder should be all you need.
You may also need a small Phillips-head screwdriver to adjust the pair of trimpots on the back of the OpenPIR. Our pocket screwdriver includes a small enough bit, as does the larger screwdriver and bit set.
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What should every hacker have available to them? That's right, a screwdriver (you have to get into those cases somehow). What…
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TOL-09163
This is your basic tube of unleaded (Pb-free) solder with a no clean, water soluble resin core. 0.031" gauge and 15 grams
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There's nothing worse than getting ready for a good hack and then realizing that you can't even get the box open because you …
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TOL-09507
This is a very simple fixed temp, quick heating, 30W 110/120 VAC soldering iron. We really enjoy using the more expensive iro…
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Suggested Reading
If you aren’t familiar with the following concepts, we recommend checking out these tutorials before continuing.
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