Office Occupancy Tracker Kit with Arduino: Automate Office Fans Based on Occupancy

Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.

This kit transforms an ordinary office into a smart workspace: a PIR sensor detects when someone enters the room, instantly switching a fan on via a relay module. If the room stays vacant for 5 minutes, the Arduino cuts power automatically. You’ll create a real-world energy‑saving prototype — a genuine home-automation project that mirrors the occupancy systems found in modern green buildings.

What You'll Build

You'll assemble a fully functional prototype on a breadboard that senses human presence and controls a plug‑in fan (or any small appliance) through a 5V relay. The logic includes a timer that turns the device off after 5 minutes of no motion, exactly like commercial occupancy sensors used in offices and conference rooms. The finished circuit is ready to be housed in a case for daily use.

What You'll Learn

• Interfacing an HC‑SR501 PIR sensor with Arduino and interpreting its digital output
• Controlling high‑voltage appliances safely using a 5V relay module and a 1N4007 flyback diode
• Implementing time‑based automation logic with Arduino delays and simple state tracking
• Building a breadboard prototype and powering the entire system with a single 12V adapter

Kit Contents

Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately

Who This Kit Is For

This intermediate kit is ideal for CBSE Class 11-12 students diving into embedded systems, B.Tech ECE/EEE first‑years prototyping automation projects, and Smart India Hackathon teams needing a quick energy‑saving solution. It also fits ATL Tinkering Labs and after‑school STEM clubs were building a real‑world project in a single afternoon matters most.

Built and Backed by Compoden

Every Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project — accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.