3. PIR Sensor(EF05002)#

3.1. Introduction#

PIR Sensor is a type of electronic building block based on AM412 pyroelectric digital smart sensor. It can be used in sensing and detection of human or animal motion, sensing distance is about 4-5 meters.

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3.3. Characteristic#

Designed in RJ11 connections, easy to plug.

3.4. Specification#

Item Parameter
SKU EF05002
Connection RJ11
Type of Connection Digital Output
Working Voltage 3.3V
Size 55.8 x 23.8 mm

3.5. Outlook#

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3.6. Quick to Start#

3.6.1. Materials Required and Diagram#

Connect the PIR sensor to J1 port and the LED to J2 port in the Nezha expansion board as the picture shows.

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3.7. MakeCode Programming#

3.7.1. Step 1#

Click “Advanced” in the MakeCode drawer to see more choices.

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We need to add a package for programming, . Click “Extensions” in the bottom of the drawer and search with “PlanetX” in the dialogue box to download it.

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Note: If you met a tip indicating that the codebase will be deleted due to incompatibility, you may continue as the tips say or build a new project in the menu.

3.7.2. Step 2#

3.7.3. Code as below:#

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3.7.5. Result#

The LED lights on while the motion being detected by the PIR sensor or the LED lights off.

3.8. Python Programming#

3.8.1. Step 1#

Download the package and unzip it: PlanetX_MicroPython

Go to Python editor

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We need to add enum.py and pir.py for programming. Click “Load/Save” and then click “Show Files (1)” to see more choices, click “Add file” to add enum.py and pir.py from the unzipped package of PlanetX_MicroPython.

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3.8.2. Step 2#

3.8.3. Reference#


from microbit import *
from enum import *
from pir import *

while True:
    pir = PIR(J1)
    pir_value = pir.PIR_is_decection()
    if(pir_value == True):
        display.show(Image.HAPPY)
    else:
        display.show(Image.SAD)
        

3.8.4. Result#

A smile face displays on the micro:bit while the motion being detected by the PIR sensor or the micro:bit displays a sad face.

3.9. Relevant File#

3.10. Technique File#