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stern0m1

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PIR sensor
« on: March 10, 2016, 02:46:06 PM »
Where is the diode on this PIR sensor that removal will decrease power usage?
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Re: PIR sensor
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2016, 04:06:02 PM »
You can remove the diode and apply a solder bridge or leave it in place and solder a jumper across it.

Check out Felix's PIR modification tutorial...
https://lowpowerlab.com/motionmote/#pirsensor
« Last Edit: March 10, 2016, 04:13:43 PM by BBF »

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Re: PIR sensor
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2016, 04:22:46 PM »