Had some new neighbors move in next door, about a month ago. They've been doing a lot of clean up, paint, and so forth. Last night I discovered that they had installed some very bright security lights, which really do a nice job of lighting up my backyard. Unfortunately, walking along the fence line doesn't turn them on. Was wondering if there is anyway to trick the PIR sensor into triggering from a greater distance. I think IR LEDs are too high a wavelength. Might try a laser pointer sometime, but really need something I don't night to aim too accurately.
Could also be an amusing device with Halloween coming up, sort of haunt the Haunted House, since we had several yards using motion sensors last year.
Posting this hoping somebody has already considered something like this, or has pretty good knowledge of what a PIR can and can't be abused with. I don't want to damage the sensor, as the lights are very useful when collecting my dog's toys at night, much more convenient than using a flashlight.
Could also be an amusing device with Halloween coming up, sort of haunt the Haunted House, since we had several yards using motion sensors last year.
Posting this hoping somebody has already considered something like this, or has pretty good knowledge of what a PIR can and can't be abused with. I don't want to damage the sensor, as the lights are very useful when collecting my dog's toys at night, much more convenient than using a flashlight.
