Arduino Cat Detector SD Card Logger

I used:

an Arduino Uno
a Parallax PIR Motion Sensor
and
a Seeed Studio SD Card Shield

Cat Detector
Arduino, shield, sd card, logging shield, storage, logger

Check out This instructable on PIRs in case you didn’t know what it is:
http://www.instructables.com/id/PIR-Motion-Sensor-Tutorial/

Step 1: Connect your PIR Sensor

Hook up the PIR Sensor

Ground pin to Ground
VCC pin to 5V
OUT to A5

Cat Detector Sensor
To better help you understand how to hook it up:

Arduino Pin PIR Sensor Pin
GND GND
5V VCC
A5 OUT

Also hook up and LED to pin 9 on the arduino

You might need to use a breadboard to hook it up right.
I’ve included a Frizing file to illustrate the device hookups.

Step 2: Test your PIR Sensor

Now enter this code into your Arduino

void setup() {
Serial.begin(9600);
pinMode(9, OUTPUT);
pinMode(A5, INPUT);
}

void loop() {
if (analogRead(A5) < 1){
digitalWrite(9, LOW);
Serial.println(“No cats”);
}
delay(200);
if (analogRead(A5) > 0){
digitalWrite(9, HIGH);
Serial.println(“Cat detected”);
}
}

After you hooked up the Motion Sensor and the LED and uploaded your code to the Arduino, wave your hand in front of the sensor. If the LED lights up then you did it right. Sit still for a few seconds and the LED will go off.
You can also open the Arduino Serial Monitor to see whats going on.

Step 3: Connect you SD Card Sheild

Now that your Motion Sensor is working you want to log the times is senses motion.
So plug your new SD Card Shield into your Arduino and proceed to hookup the Motion Sensor and LED using the riser pins on the Shield.

All connections should be in the same place like on the Frizting file it shows.

Major Components in Project
Arduino Uno
Parallax PIR Motion Sensor
Seeed Studio SD Card Shield

For more detail: Arduino Cat Detector SD Card Logger


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Ibrar Ayyub

I am an experienced technical writer holding a Master's degree in computer science from BZU Multan, Pakistan University. With a background spanning various industries, particularly in home automation and engineering, I have honed my skills in crafting clear and concise content. Proficient in leveraging infographics and diagrams, I strive to simplify complex concepts for readers. My strength lies in thorough research and presenting information in a structured and logical format.

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