HC-SR501 PIR Motion Sensor Module | Infrared Detector for Arduino
₵22.00 Original price was: ₵22.00.₵20.00Current price is: ₵20.00.
Build your own burglar alarm or automatic light. The HC-SR501 detects human and animal movement by sensing body heat. It is the standard motion sensor for Arduino security projects.
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Range: Adjustable (3 to 7 meters)
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Output: 3.3V Logic (High when motion detected)
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Features: Adjustable Time Delay & Sensitivity
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Ideal For: Automated lighting, security systems, and robotics.
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Reliable Motion Detection with Infrared Technology 🔦
The HC-SR501 PIR Motion Sensor is a highly sensitive infrared sensor that detects human and other object movement based on body heat. It’s widely used in security systems, automatic lighting, smart home automation, and energy-saving applications. With an adjustable sensitivity range and delay time, this sensor ensures precise motion detection in various environments.
Combine this with a 5v Relay Module to control AC bulbs.
🔹 Technical Specifications & Performance ⚡
✔ Operating Voltage: 4.5V – 20V
✔ Detection Range: 3m – 7m (adjustable)
✔ Detection Angle: 120° wide-angle sensing
✔ Output Type: Digital (HIGH when motion is detected, LOW when idle)
✔ Trigger Modes: Single trigger & repeat trigger (configurable)
✔ Delay Time: Adjustable from 0.3s to 300s
✔ Power Consumption: Low energy usage for battery-operated projects
✔ Compatible with: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP8266, ESP32, and other microcontrollers
🔹 Applications – Where to Use the PIR Motion Sensor 🚶♂️
✔ Security & Intruder Alarms – Detects human movement for anti-theft systems.
✔ Automatic Lighting Control – Activates lights when motion is detected.
✔ Smart Home & IoT Automation – Ideal for motion-activated devices.
✔ Energy-Saving Solutions – Turns off appliances when no motion is detected.
✔ Robotics & AI Projects – Adds motion-sensing capabilities to smart robots.
🔹 Easy to Integrate & Use 🔌
The HC-SR501 PIR Motion Sensor features a plug-and-play design, making it simple to connect to an Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP8266, or other microcontroller. Just adjust the delay time and sensitivity using the onboard potentiometers, and it’s ready to go.
🔹 Best Price & Availability in Ghana 🇬🇭
Are you looking for an HC-SR501 PIR Motion Sensor in Ghana? Whether you’re working on security systems, smart lighting, or home automation, this sensor is affordable, efficient, and easy to integrate. Order today for fast delivery across Ghana!
🔹 How to Use & External Resources 📚
Setting up the HC-SR501 PIR sensor is simple! Just connect the power (VCC), ground (GND), and signal output (OUT) to an Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP8266 or just a relay module. Adjust the sensitivity and delay time using the potentiometers on the board.
📖 Helpful Resources:
✔ Arduino HC-SR501 PIR Motion Sensor Guide
✔ Raspberry Pi Motion Sensor Setup
✔ Official HC-SR501 Datasheet
✔ YouTube Tutorials – How to Connect PIR Sensor
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