Motion Detecting Solar Outdoor Light with PIR Sensor

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In case you’re looking to add some additional security to your home, one of these best solar-powered motion-detecting lights can help you brilliantly. solar powered lights are an extraordinary option in contrast to customary electric light models and can assist with saving your cash. By utilizing a motion-actuated outdoor solar light, you can spare considerably more electric power by possibly keeping your home’s outside lit when it’s required.

Its sensitive sensors are enacted once an individual or any animal enters its range, setting off a brilliant light that can assist with warding off interlopers or shield you from stumbling on your way to the entryway. The figure beneath shows an automatic solar-powered motion-detecting sensor for outdoor lights. The circuit is totally automatic. It will charge a 6V 1.2AH lead-acid battery in the daytime (within the sight of daylight) and enact the lights after sunset. When the PIR sensor distinguishes anybody in its range. The light will stay ON until the person or any animal is in the scope range of the PIR sensor and automatically OFF when the person or any animal leaves.

BD140-PNP-Power-Transistor

Hardware Components

The following components are required to make Motion Detecting Solar Outdoor Light Circuit

S.noComponentsValueQty
1.PIR sensor module6V1
2.Power TransistorBD139, BD1401, 1
3.LED bulb1W4
4.Resistors10R 1W, 470Ω, 5K4, 1, 1
5.Lead Acid Battery6V 1.2AH1
6.Solar Panel9V 1W1

BD139 Pinout

BD139-Pinout

For a detailed description of pinout, dimension features, and specifications download the datasheet of BD139

BD140 Pinout

BD140-Pinout

For a detailed description of pinout, dimension features, and specifications download the datasheet of BD140

Motion Detecting Solar Outdoor Light Circuit

Motion Sensor Solar Outdoor Light Circuit Diagram

Working Explanation

The working of the circuit is very easy to comprehend, the 9V solar-powered cell charges the 6V lead-acid battery. The BD140 transistor stays in the off state when the solar cell is delivering power in the daytime, and in the evening when the solar cell isn’t producing any yield, the transistor BD140 becomes switched ON and actuates the PIR sensor module. Additionally, the four 1-watt LEDs will become enacted just when it will detect anybody in its detecting range.

Applications and Uses

  • Solar motion lights are incredible for lighting up dull corners of your property, including entryways, carports, garden paths, sheds, fencing, and so forth.
  • The project can likewise utilize for an assortment of security, outdoor, and nursery light purposes.