Category
Raspberry Pi
Level
Intermediate
CategoryRaspberry Pi LevelIntermediate |
![]() Motion Detect with calendarUse a motion detector to switch on your monitor on certain allowed time periods SummaryIn this tutorial I will show how you can use a motion detector (Passive Infra Red, PIR) to manage when your HDMI or DVI powered monitor is switched on. GoalThe goal is to save power! If you have e.g. a MagicMirror (https://magicmirror.builders) it is useless to have it powered on all the time. Therefore we will use a motion detector to check if someone is in the same room to power on the monitor for a short time (e.g. 5 minutes).
AudienceGPIO users and MagicMirror fans PrerequisitesIn order to complete this tutorial you will need:
Optionally you can use a breadboard in order to simplify things. But because you only need three cables this is not neccessary. Required knowledgeIn order to complete this tutorial you will need to have some basic knowledge of
Required toolsIn order to complete this tutorial you will need the following tools and/or software:
Tutorial lessonsThis tutorial exists of a number of lessons which must be followed in order to reach the desired effect. Please review each step by clicking on the title 1 - The basics2 - Testing the monitor3 - Connecting and testing the PIR4 - The Python scripts5 - Bringing it all togetherTags |