{"product_id":"kit-pir-outdoor-floodlight-timer","title":"PIR Outdoor Floodlight Timer Kit with Arduino Uno + LDR","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBuild an Automatic Outdoor Security Floodlight Timer with Arduino Uno, PIR Sensor \u0026amp; LDR\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"value-summary\"\u003eEvery part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-strip\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-4 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-18\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arduino programming and sensor integration\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImagine stepping onto your dark porch and having a floodlight switch on for exactly two minutes — then turn itself off, completely hands‑free, while ignoring motion during the day. This kit guides you through building that exact security light, using an Arduino Uno, HC‑SR501 PIR sensor, and a separate LDR circuit to lock out daytime triggers. You’ll wire real components, write timing logic, and test a system that mimics commercial motion lights — but you built it yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll assemble a breadboard‑based controller that reads a PIR motion sensor and activates a 12V relay for precisely two minutes whenever movement occurs after dark. A second LDR monitors ambient light and disables the PIR trigger during daylight, so the floodlight never turns on when it isn’t needed. The final assembly is a standalone module you can mount in a weatherproof enclosure and connect to any 12V DC outdoor floodlight for reliable, energy‑conscious security.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProgram Arduino delay routines and event‑based timing for real‑world sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInterface an HC‑SR501 passive infrared motion sensor and interpret its signal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesign an LDR voltage divider to create a daylight‑sensing lockout circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrive a 5V relay module safely using a flyback diode to switch 12V loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArduino Uno R3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHC‑SR501 PIR Sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLDR (Light Dependent Resistor)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5V Relay Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1N4007 Diode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10kΩ Resistor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220Ω Resistor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400‑point Breadboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMale‑to‑Male Jumper Wires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V DC Adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFactor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSourcing Separately\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompoden Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility checks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYou verify every part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-tested as a system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuild support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForums and scattered tutorials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI companion trained on this exact project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime to first working build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDays of debugging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHours, with step-by-step guidance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping coordination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple sellers, multiple delays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Kit Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis intermediate kit is ideal for CBSE Class 11‑12 students exploring physics or computer science projects, B.Tech ECE\/EEE undergraduates prototyping for Smart India Hackathon, and ATL tinkering labs introducing sensor‑based automation. Makers aged 15 and up who want a practical, deployable security light will appreciate how it blends hardware interfacing with real‑world timing code — a tangible upgrade over theory‑only exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt and Backed by Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I get stuck during the build?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eScan the QR code to open the AI companion, which gives step‑by‑step assistance specific to this kit. If you need human help, simply send a WhatsApp message — real engineers reply within hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use this to switch a 220V floodlight?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, this kit is designed for 12V DC floodlights only. The relay can safely switch 12V loads; connecting 220V mains requires a different relay and proper safety enclosure not included here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the kit come with the floodlight itself?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes all electronics to control a floodlight, but the 12V outdoor floodlight must be purchased separately. Any standard 12V DC floodlight under 5A works perfectly with this system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I change the 2‑minute timer duration?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Arduino code is preloaded with a 120‑second delay. 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