Cheap/ easy motion sensor - Page 3

Aquayne · #21 (**permalink**) 09-30-2009, 06:04 PM

I went to the Regent page, sold at Lowes, and found that the "Test" mode is only 4 seconds.

check out the following link for details.

Aquayne · #22 (**permalink**) 09-30-2009, 06:05 PM

Sorry, I had to post at least once before I could provide a link.
http://www.cooperlighting.com/specfi...0W325-1052.pdf

sikntwizted · #23 (**permalink**) 09-30-2009, 08:09 PM

It doesn't matter which one is on the white or black. This works on AC current. DC current (battery) is the picky "got the wires backwards" one. So don't worry about mixing them up. And set the sensor to the "test" mode. Gives a nice short run. And Growler, if it fires off of a 120v solenoid, I'm sure it could be rigged up.

TNBrad · #24 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 03:52 AM

I did like a Ceiling fan Whit to White Black to Black and green to ground or in this case the Box I used. I also used a heavy Duty cord. and added socket to outlet adapters.
so when the light were to come they ran current to my (strobes, Props, Lighting, ETC).

Growler · #25 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 05:51 PM

Sweet! Ty for the quick response. If I can't get my relay and timer wired I will try this. I saw that Lowe's had some for $20.

TNBrad · #26 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 05:10 AM

I made mine for about $40-50
I used a heave duty 50' cord with 3 teeth on the plug (for the ground).
A steel weather proof electrical box
And a $20 (2 light) motion sensor,
Also the 2 socket to outlet adapters.
I'll look for it and get a picture if you would like.
Oh yeah and a can of cheep black paint LOL

sikntwizted · #27 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 05:48 AM

Sounds like Brad made his a little nicer. Show them pics.

Kremlar · #28 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 06:16 AM

Can anyone provide a source and/or part # for one that supports a timeout value of less than 1 minute?

Thanks!

vtswordfish · #29 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 06:44 AM

You can get the 4 second ones at walmart for cheap, that is where I got mine last year. I have also seen them at big lots. I would recommend being strategic about where you put these at, the ones that I got had a WIDE field of vision and would catch motion well before I wanted them to. I would recommend using a paper towel roll taped to the middle to direct the sensor to a smaller field of vision.

TNBrad · #30 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 07:49 AM

I got mine at Home Depot and I want to say it was 5-10 seconds in TEST Mod

It might take a day or two... LOL to find it... and get those pics If I'm not bured alive... LOL

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