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Old 09-15-13, 03:07 PM   #1
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Default Battery operated motion detector

I am making something that will incorporate a battery operated motion sensor.
When it detects motion it will then need to send a signal to turn on power to lamp or other electric device.
I'm having trouble finding one.
Perhaps I have missed it somewhere.

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Old 09-15-13, 03:51 PM   #2
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Kinda pricy but..

Backwoods Solar - Motion Sensing Light Switch with Timer - 12V DC - Timers Switches & Sensors - Lighting - Products Backwoods Solar
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Old 09-15-13, 04:59 PM   #3
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No. That will not work.
I need one that will wirelessly send the signal.
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Get a battery powered motion sensor light and connect it to a wireless light switch.

Amazon.com: wireless motion sensing light

Amazon.com: wireless light switch

But why???
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I want to have a motion sensor near my shed and have it signal me when there is movement in the area.
Perhaps I need to look at alarm systems. Although do not need it sound an alarm just turn on a light.
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An audio alarm would be more noticeable at night, IMO. How about a combo unit..

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The wireless driveway alert is what I need, but the receiver needs to be able to turn on a light wired to 120v ac.
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I'd imagine if yer crafty, a VOX circuit could replace the speaker/transducer in the rcvr. connected to a timed relay to give ya what ya need. Do ya need it to work during the day too?
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No just at night.
I'm not too good with electrical stuff.
For instance, just a few minutes ago I was taking out the remote control receiver from one of my ceiling fans to put into another ceiling fan. I failed to turn of the breaker.
Those sparks are bright and I could not see for a moment.

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