The post explains a simple infrared intruder alarm circuit using an infrared transmitter and an infrared receiver module. The transmitter and the receiver photo diodes used in the two modules […]
How Contactless Infrared Thermometers Work – How to Make One
In this post we will learn the basic working concept of thermal scanners or contactless IR thermometers, and also learn how to make a practical DIY prototype of the unit […]
PIR Burglar Alarm Circuit
The PIR burglar alarm explained here will detect a human intruder within the stipulated range and sound an alarm. Thus, the system could be effectively use for detecting trespassing, theft, […]
Fiber Optic Circuit – Transmitter and Receiver
Electronic signals have been quite successfully sent for decades through standard “hard -wire” connections, or by using radio links of different kinds which had many disadvantages. On the other hand […]
Photodiode, Phototransistor – Working and Application Circuits
Photodiodes and phototransistors are semiconductor devices which have their p-n semiconductor junction exposed to light through a transparent cover, so that external light can react and force an electrical conduction […]
4 Simple Motion Detector Circuits using PIR
A PIR motion sensor alarm is a device which detects the infrared radiation from a moving human body and triggers an an audible alarm. The post discuses 4 simple motion […]
Remote Control Tester Circuit
We all use remote control handsets for controlling various household devices such as TV, AC, Music systems, curtains etc, and sometimes we seem to have problems with these devices, or […]
PIR Sensor Datasheet, Pinout Specifications, Working
In this post we are going to explore the datasheet of PIR or Pyroelectric Infrared Radial Sensor HC-SR501. We will understand for what purpose PIR sensor is used? Its basic […]
PIR Solar Home Lighting Circuit
The post explains a simple circuit using Passive Infrared or PIR for making an automatic solar LED lamp which can be used for illuminating your home automatically at sunset, and […]
Make this IR Remote Control Range Extender Circuit
In this post we will learn how to increase or extend the range of an ordinary infra red or IR remote control through a 433MHz RF remote control system. IR […]