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That's a pretty nice writeup, but I suspect some of the use-cases could be solved more easily with off-the-shelf parts. For example I bought a couple of small
by stevekemp 7y ago
That's a pretty nice writeup, but I suspect some of the use-cases could be solved more easily with off-the-shelf parts.
For example I bought a couple of small LED-light boxes, they're about the size of a match-box and contain 5 LED lights and a motion sensor.
I've stuck a couple inside cupboards, and low down on the walls of our bathroom.
When it is dark and you walk past they come on for 30-seconds or so. Additional movement keeps them on.
Getting up to use the toilet in the night is much nicer with these low-level lights than turning on the proper lights and killing your night vision. (No lights would be fine 90% of the time, but children's toys get everywhere!)
- originalvichy 7y agoCan you share the LED manufacturer?
- stevekemp 7y agoThey're random un-branded ones I picked up from a local hardware store, and look somewhat similar to this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/blah/dp/B01N6EUXPF/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/blah/dp/B01N6EUXPF/ I just used some double-sided tape to stick them to the wall, about 1 foot off the ground, so I can get them off easily when I need to replace their batteries.
- netsharc 7y ago> Additional movement keeps them on. So it doesn't time out after those 30 seconds and you have to frantically wave your arms to get them to switch back on? As the sibling commenter said, what's the brand?
- stevekemp 7y agoLinked a similar item below, these were just random finds at a local hardware store. They're low enough on my walls that I've never really had to jump around to keep them alive though. I guess if you did literally walk out, then stand still for 30 seconds or so they would time out on you. If you need proper light then you can use one, these are just little helpers if you need to get out of bed to deal with a child overnight, use the toilet, or similar. In practice they work really well.