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    A New Chapter for MagicMirror: The Community Takes the Lead
    Read the statement by Michael Teeuw here.

    UPDATE: Replaced my PIR-Sensor with a Doppler Microwave Sensor.

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    • Mykle1M Offline
      Mykle1 Project Sponsor Module Developer @Fozi
      last edited by Mykle1

      @Fozi said in UPDATE: Replaced my PIR-Sensor with a Doppler Microwave Sensor.:

      sooner than expected I modified the sensor with a trimmer resistor.
      For that I also updated my initial post and enhanced the tutorial, where now both options are described.

      Dude, (can I call you dude?) although I don’t use a sensor (I have a cam on my first mirror w/Pi) I appreciate what you’ve done here. I’ll say it again (in different words), I think this is the death knell of the PIR sensor. So, thanks. :thumbsup:

      Peace!

      Create a working config
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      • FoziF Offline
        Fozi Project Sponsor @cowboysdude
        last edited by

        @cowboysdude I‘m totally happy that I cold help and to receive so positive feedback! I love it when a plan works!😁 Thanks!
        This T-shaped holder, is it 3D-printed or an off-the-shelf available part? It‘s totally cool!

        HowTo: Replace PIR Sensor with a RCWL-0516 Microwave Sensor

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        • FoziF Offline
          Fozi Project Sponsor @Mykle1
          last edited by

          @Mykle1 said

          Dude, (can I call you dude?) although I don’t use a sensor (I have a cam on my first mirror w/Pi) I appreciate what you’ve done here. I’ll say it again (in different words), I think this is the death knell of the PIR sensor. So, thanks. :thumbsup:

          Sure, call me Dude, if you like😁

          Let‘s get the warts outta here!🤣 and thanks for the overwhelming feedback!

          HowTo: Replace PIR Sensor with a RCWL-0516 Microwave Sensor

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          • cowboysdudeC Offline
            cowboysdude Module Developer
            last edited by cowboysdude

            Ok so here’s my final and it’s working perfectly! I tried it in various spots.

            Thanks to @Fozi again…now there’s a very complete forum topic that anyone can follow!!

            I added 2 additional layers of aluminum tape… there are no untaped spaces on the box anywhere… then moved it to the back of the cabinet and now you have to walk up to it to make it come on… PERFECT!! :)

            I tried behind the glass… too sensitive
            I tried taped to the back of the monitor … too sensitive.
            Moved to the back of the cabinet which makes it about 4" away from the glass… BINGO!!

            [PS… don’t mind my ugly wiring LOL]

            0_1575835456018_rsz_final.jpg

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            • FoziF Offline
              Fozi Project Sponsor @cowboysdude
              last edited by

              @cowboysdude Great News, excellent!👍🏻

              HowTo: Replace PIR Sensor with a RCWL-0516 Microwave Sensor

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              • lavolp3L Offline
                lavolp3 Module Developer @cowboysdude
                last edited by

                @cowboysdude
                am I seeing it right that also the side of the case looking at you is aluminium taped?
                So the whole case is taped in your case?

                How to troubleshoot modules
                MMM-soccer v2, MMM-AVStock

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                • lavolp3L Offline
                  lavolp3 Module Developer
                  last edited by

                  @cowboysdude @Fozi Guys, which module are you using for the recognition?
                  I can’t get neither MMM-PIR-Sensor nor MMM-PIR to work currently. Both have the same problem with epoll which is installed via the node module “onoff”, if I see correctly.
                  What are you using?
                  THe mirror won’t load with any of the modules activated giving the error

                   The module '/home/pi/MagicMirror/modules/MMM-PIR/node_modules/onoff/node_modules/epoll/build/Release/epoll.node'
                  was compiled against a different Node.js version using
                  NODE_MODULE_VERSION 67. This version of Node.js requires
                  NODE_MODULE_VERSION 64. Please try re-compiling or re-installing
                  the module (for instance, using `npm rebuild` or `npm install`).
                  

                  @cowboysdude I remember you’re using your own script?
                  @Fozi you?

                  node v 11.4.0
                  npm v 6.13.0

                  How to troubleshoot modules
                  MMM-soccer v2, MMM-AVStock

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                  • cowboysdudeC Offline
                    cowboysdude Module Developer @lavolp3
                    last edited by cowboysdude

                    @lavolp3 I use my own for that… it’s not a module but it’s right here.

                    https://github.com/cowboysdude/Pir-Sensor

                    Easy to follow :)

                    The box is just a cardboard box taped with alum duct tape. I am however waiting for my trimmer resister so I can tune it down and take it out of the box. I only want the mirror to come on when someone walks up to it…say like 2 ft. away… so it doesn’t come on when I walk by the bathroom doorway… looks more like a pro thing :)

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                    • FoziF Offline
                      Fozi Project Sponsor @lavolp3
                      last edited by Fozi

                      @lavolp3 I use MMM-PIR-Sensor without any modifications. Are you using @paviro master oder any other fork of the module?
                      As I see, you have more recent npm/node versions installed.
                      I am still on node 10.17.0 / npm 6.11.3.

                      Edit: I’d recommend to try the script from @cowboysdude . It is robust against any node.js stuff as it written in python.

                      HowTo: Replace PIR Sensor with a RCWL-0516 Microwave Sensor

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