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Chinese Solar Lipo powered PIR led lamp.

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  • D Offline
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    Dylano
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    #16

    higher math for me...
    Great...

    Can you use the motion seperate from the liight?
    And can u use the light with a switch option? [ i will turn on the light when there is motion.. ]
    Or is the light switching only on lux?

    Domoticz, with a lot of working hardware, include mysensors :-)
    OpenPLI, RuneAudio, Solarmeter, etc......

    Not a great builder of software and hardware, more a user...
    Only i try to do my best :-(

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    • D Dylano

      higher math for me...
      Great...

      Can you use the motion seperate from the liight?
      And can u use the light with a switch option? [ i will turn on the light when there is motion.. ]
      Or is the light switching only on lux?

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      gyro
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      #17

      @GertSanders thanks, you have motivated my research

      @Dylano the purpose of this project was exactly what you have asked.

      The lamp is now mysensors aware.
      Every task can be operated separately.

      • When there is dark, the trigger is send, when the sun shines, the trigger is send. (transistor as switch). In scetch i use it as magnet switch part of code. When trigger is received (can wake up arduino), than you decide with controller what you want to do .

      • PIR acts as classic PIR sensor and can also be used as trigger. (can wake up arduino), than you decide with controller what you want to do.

      • The Lamp have two phases and can be controlled with controller (i control it over mqtt for now)

      • phase one is dimmed light (relay 1)

      • phase two is high bright light (relay 2)

      Below is code that works for now. I wil improve it in next few days

      // Enable debug prints
      #define MY_DEBUG
      #define MY_NODE_ID 11 
      // Enable and select radio type attached
      #define MY_RADIO_NRF24
      //#define MY_RADIO_RFM69
      
      #include <SPI.h>
      #include <MySensor.h>
      #include <Bounce2.h>
      
      //unsigned long SLEEP_TIME = 120000; // Sleep time between reports (in milliseconds)
      #define DIGITAL_INPUT_SENSOR 2   // The digital input you attached your motion sensor.  (Only 2 and 3 generates interrupt!)
      //#define INTERRUPT DIGITAL_INPUT_SENSOR-2 // Usually the interrupt = pin -2 (on uno/nano anyway)
      #define CHILD_ID 12   // Id of the sensor child
      
      boolean lastMotion = false;
      
      // Initialize motion message - start
      MyMessage msg(CHILD_ID, V_TRIPPED);
      
      //trigger solar power day on/off -start
      #define CHILD_ID_SW 5
      #define BUTTON_PIN  5  // Arduino Digital I/O pin for button/reed switch
      Bounce debouncer = Bounce();
      int oldValue = -1;
      
      // Change to V_LIGHT if you use S_LIGHT in presentation below
      MyMessage SolarMsg(CHILD_ID_SW, V_TRIPPED);
      // trigger solar - end
      
      #define RELAY_1  3  // Arduino Digital I/O pin number for first relay (second on pin+1 etc)
      #define NUMBER_OF_RELAYS 2 // Total number of attached relays
      #define RELAY_ON 1  // GPIO value to write to turn on attached relay
      #define RELAY_OFF 0 // GPIO value to write to turn off attached relay
      
      void setup()
      {
      	//trigger solar power day on/off - start
      	// Setup the button
      	pinMode(BUTTON_PIN, INPUT);
      	// Activate internal pull-up
      	digitalWrite(BUTTON_PIN, HIGH);
      
      	// After setting up the button, setup debouncer
      	debouncer.attach(BUTTON_PIN);
      	debouncer.interval(5);
      	//trigger solar - end
      
      
      	pinMode(DIGITAL_INPUT_SENSOR, INPUT);      // sets the motion sensor digital pin as input
      
      	for (int sensor = 1, pin = RELAY_1; sensor <= NUMBER_OF_RELAYS; sensor++, pin++) {
      		// Then set relay pins in output mode
      		pinMode(pin, OUTPUT);
      		// Set relay to last known state (using eeprom storage) 
      		digitalWrite(pin, loadState(sensor) ? RELAY_ON : RELAY_OFF);
      	}
      }
      
      void presentation() {
      	// Send the sketch version information to the gateway and Controller
      	sendSketchInfo("Motion Sensor and light", "1.0");
      
      	// Register all sensors to gw (they will be created as child devices)
      	present(CHILD_ID, S_MOTION);
      	for (int sensor = 1, pin = RELAY_1; sensor <= NUMBER_OF_RELAYS; sensor++, pin++) {
      		// Register all sensors to gw (they will be created as child devices)
      		present(sensor, S_LIGHT);
      
      		// Register binary input sensor to gw (they will be created as child devices)
      		// You can use S_DOOR, S_MOTION or S_LIGHT here depending on your usage. 
      		// If S_LIGHT is used, remember to update variable type you send in. See "msg" above.
      		present(CHILD_ID_SW, S_DOOR);
      	}
      }
      
      void loop()
      {
      	// Read digital motion value
      	boolean tripped = digitalRead(DIGITAL_INPUT_SENSOR) == HIGH;
      
      	if (lastMotion != tripped) {
      		Serial.println(tripped);
      		lastMotion = tripped;
      		send(msg.set(tripped ? "1" : "0"));  // Send tripped value to gw 
      	}
      	// Sleep until interrupt comes in on motion sensor. Send update every two minute. 
      	//sleep(INTERRUPT,CHANGE, SLEEP_TIME);
      
      	//trigger solar power day on/off - start
      	debouncer.update();
      	// Get the update value
      	int value = debouncer.read();
      
      	if (value != oldValue) {
      		// Send in the new value
      		send(SolarMsg.set(value == HIGH ? 1 : 0));
      		oldValue = value;
      	//trigger solar power day on/off - stop
      	}
      }
      
      void receive(const MyMessage &message) {
      	// We only expect one type of message from controller. But we better check anyway.
      	if (message.type == V_LIGHT) {
      		// Change relay state
      		digitalWrite(message.sensor - 1 + RELAY_1, message.getBool() ? RELAY_ON : RELAY_OFF);
      		// Store state in eeprom
      		saveState(message.sensor, message.getBool());
      		// Write some debug info
      		Serial.print("Incoming change for sensor:");
      		Serial.print(message.sensor);
      		Serial.print(", New status: ");
      		Serial.println(message.getBool());
      	}
      }```
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        Dylano
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        #18

        mmm i ordered 1...
        So i hope i gonna ix this...
        It is looking higher mathematics

        Will see... when i have time..
        Thanks for the sketch!!!
        Give it a try in a uno ...

        Domoticz, with a lot of working hardware, include mysensors :-)
        OpenPLI, RuneAudio, Solarmeter, etc......

        Not a great builder of software and hardware, more a user...
        Only i try to do my best :-(

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          Dylano
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          #19

          guess what...
          I do have a:
          http://www.ebay.com/itm/161885080971?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
          Exact the same board in of this light...
          I think i going to try the make this work...

          Only i do not understand exact the wiring of your example.
          Will you please make a list of exact stuff to buy.
          And make some more pictures, from the good places..

          And a thing that i see.
          You use D2 from the arduino.
          Is that not a one for the radio?

          Domoticz, with a lot of working hardware, include mysensors :-)
          OpenPLI, RuneAudio, Solarmeter, etc......

          Not a great builder of software and hardware, more a user...
          Only i try to do my best :-(

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          • gyroG gyro

            @GertSanders I think i managed to successfully connect arduino with solar lamp.

            My prototype is working, and has the following functions:

            1. Measure battery voltage (when charging it is alway 100% - makes sense)
            2. Measure solar voltage (can be omitted - but resistor should be there for a transistor to work properly)
            3. Solar power day/night trigger with transistor as a switch (can be used wake up arduino from sleep)
            4. PIR sensor (can be used wake up arduino from sleep)
            5. Lights on/off dimmed brightness
            6. Lights on/off high brightness ( original resistor R9 -1k was replaced with 4.7k - i think it draws to much current and sometimes hangs arduino)

            I will post the code later, but every part works with default "mysensor" examples

            How to connect and how to add elements see picture:
            0_1457202432374_solar_circuit_connect_arduino.jpg

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            siklosi
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            #20

            @gyro is there a reason you used high/low intensity with resistor instead of PWM?

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            • siklosiS siklosi

              @gyro is there a reason you used high/low intensity with resistor instead of PWM?

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              gyro
              wrote on last edited by
              #21

              @siklosi Resistor is used as transisistor base resistor. This was the best way to connect i could think off. But you need two output pins - 2 transistors are controlled.
              first PIN - lights ON/OFF
              second PIN - ligths bright ON/OFF

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              • D Dylano

                mmm i ordered 1...
                So i hope i gonna ix this...
                It is looking higher mathematics

                Will see... when i have time..
                Thanks for the sketch!!!
                Give it a try in a uno ...

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                gyro
                wrote on last edited by gyro
                #22

                @Dylano Great to hear that the light has the same board...please post a picture.
                My light is still protoype connected together on protoboard - connected to arduino pro mini - i can post only a picture connected elements on protoboard for now.
                I am trying to put all together in openhab now.
                I will try to make a list of exact elements.
                I have free D2 pin on arduino pro mini.

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                  readykal
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                  As the easiest way to disable dimmed mode this lamp?

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                    korttoma
                    Hero Member
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                    #24

                    Got myself a similar PIR LED lamp. The functionality seems like it is the same but the circuit board is different.

                    3_1461237714861_WP_20160415_06_56_45_Pro.jpg 2_1461237714860_WP_20160415_06_31_16_Pro.jpg 1_1461237714860_WP_20160415_06_30_18_Pro.jpg 0_1461237714859_WP_20160415_06_24_35_Pro.jpg

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                    • korttomaK korttoma

                      Got myself a similar PIR LED lamp. The functionality seems like it is the same but the circuit board is different.

                      3_1461237714861_WP_20160415_06_56_45_Pro.jpg 2_1461237714860_WP_20160415_06_31_16_Pro.jpg 1_1461237714860_WP_20160415_06_30_18_Pro.jpg 0_1461237714859_WP_20160415_06_24_35_Pro.jpg

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                      gyro
                      wrote on last edited by gyro
                      #25

                      @korttoma
                      Nice to see some interest in smart solar lamps :)
                      It looks like an updated version (at least i like it more from your pictures). Could you post an order link.
                      I think this one should be even easier to intercept with "mysensors", beacause i see only two transistors and circuit connectios are clearly visible.

                      so lets try to understand the circuit:
                      -U3 is probably battery protection circuit

                      • Q1 i think is voltage regulator HT33 - to power arduino wih 3.3V (meassure voltage)
                      • take a photo of PIR sensor from front side (is there any ic elements)?
                      • U1 - i would guess PIR sensor IC logic - leg 6 (count from dot on IC) should be output (meassure voltage - high 3,3 V when motion detected):
                        -if it is output from PIR just remove R3 and IC ouput goes over resistor to you arduino input.
                      • the output goes over resistor to Q2
                        -whats is left - you have to figure out what drives resistor Q1(J3y) :
                      • i gues its driven by solar cell, than collector is connected to resistor R10, resesitor is than connected over board to the other side.......
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                        korttoma
                        Hero Member
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                        #26

                        I guess you meant U4 is the 3.3V regulator. I measured it to 3.3V and HT33 should be a regulator. Q1 and Q2 I think are transistors. U3 handles the solar charging. U1 is for the PIR but unfortunately there is no text on the chip. I will get you the link tomorrow but it is quite easy to find on aliexpress.

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                        • korttomaK korttoma

                          I guess you meant U4 is the 3.3V regulator. I measured it to 3.3V and HT33 should be a regulator. Q1 and Q2 I think are transistors. U3 handles the solar charging. U1 is for the PIR but unfortunately there is no text on the chip. I will get you the link tomorrow but it is quite easy to find on aliexpress.

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                          gyro
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                          #27

                          @korttoma
                          sorry my typo: you are correct

                          • U4 - HT33 is voltage regulator
                          • yes Q1 and Q2 are transistors
                          • U1 - PIR out test - measure voltage between PIN 6 and R3 when PIR is OF and ON. I think this drives Q2 (high brightness / low brightnes)

                          also take picture of other side of circuit board, beause i think Q1 is conected to R10 and
                          then further on the other side

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                            korttoma
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                            #28

                            Here is the link to the one I got but it seems like the prize is allot higher now since I paid 23,84$ including shipping -> http://www.aliexpress.com/item/1-Set-1200-Lumens-46-pcs-LED-Solar-Power-Motion-Sensor-Lamp-Ultra-thin-PIR-Outdoor/32354254209.html

                            Also it took like 10 weeks for it to arrive so maybe another seller would be a better fit.

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                              korttoma
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                              There is not much on the other side of the board, just a status LED, a button to turn it on and the PIR.

                              0_1461306917706_WP_20160422_09_27_29_Pro.jpg

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                              • korttomaK korttoma

                                There is not much on the other side of the board, just a status LED, a button to turn it on and the PIR.

                                0_1461306917706_WP_20160422_09_27_29_Pro.jpg

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                                #30

                                @korttoma
                                Are you sure that this light has two modes of operation or only one: when a person is present is activated for 15s and then switched off

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                                  korttoma
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                                  #31

                                  I'm sorry I did not test the device I just read the manual so I think that yes it has 2 modes for LED brightness.

                                  0_1461308847304_WP_20160422_09_59_09_Pro.jpg

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                                  • korttomaK korttoma

                                    I'm sorry I did not test the device I just read the manual so I think that yes it has 2 modes for LED brightness.

                                    0_1461308847304_WP_20160422_09_59_09_Pro.jpg

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                                    #32

                                    @korttoma
                                    Don't be sorry.I am not an circuits expert, I just try help you figure things out.
                                    You wil have to test this lamp a little bit.
                                    it looks that Q1 drives U1 active/not active when there is sun, but how/what turns on dimm lights in dark?

                                    Did you measure U1 pin 6 when pir active/not active?

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                                      korttoma
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                                      In the application I will use this one I actually do not care so much for the built in PIR and LED, I just see it as a smart enclosure with a solar battery power-supply built in. I will tap in to the 3.3V regulator to power a pro mini that has an external PIR and (LDR) Light sensor. In addition to this I would like to add voltage measurement for the battery. BTW, did you komplette your sketch? I would like to copy the battery voltage sensor part. I will look att figuring out the circuit later, it does not look to complicated.

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                                      • korttomaK korttoma

                                        In the application I will use this one I actually do not care so much for the built in PIR and LED, I just see it as a smart enclosure with a solar battery power-supply built in. I will tap in to the 3.3V regulator to power a pro mini that has an external PIR and (LDR) Light sensor. In addition to this I would like to add voltage measurement for the battery. BTW, did you komplette your sketch? I would like to copy the battery voltage sensor part. I will look att figuring out the circuit later, it does not look to complicated.

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                                        @korttoma
                                        I did try some battery measurement variants. The following code works best for me. I suggest that you first try the following sketch.

                                        • measure the voltage with voltmeter on VCC pin and correct #define VREF value so it will be a close as possible to measured value before you integrate into case specific code
                                        
                                        
                                        // define values for the battery measurement
                                        #define R1 1e6
                                        #define R2 330e3
                                        #define VMIN 2.8
                                        #define VMAX 4.2
                                        #define ADC_PRECISION 1023
                                        #define VREF 1.13
                                        
                                        
                                        int oldBatteryPcnt = 0;
                                        int batteryVoltage = 0;
                                        int BATTERY_SENSE_PIN = 0;
                                        int val = 0;
                                        
                                        void setup()  
                                        { 
                                             // use the 1.1 V internal reference
                                          #if defined(__AVR_ATmega2560__)
                                             analogReference(INTERNAL1V1);
                                          #else
                                             analogReference(INTERNAL);
                                          #endif
                                          Serial.begin(9600);
                                        }
                                        
                                        void loop()      
                                        {  
                                           //float batteryPcnt = getBatteryPercentage();
                                        
                                          //val = analogRead(BATTERY_SENSE_PIN);
                                          //Serial.println(batteryVoltage);
                                          float batteryVoltage = getBatteryPercentage();
                                          Serial.println(batteryVoltage);
                                          float batteryV= batteryVoltage;
                                        
                                          float batteryVmap = fabs(fmap(batteryV, 2.5, 4.2, 0.0, 1000.0));
                                          int batteryPcnt = batteryVmap / 10;
                                          if (batteryPcnt >= 100) {
                                        	  batteryPcnt = 99;
                                          }
                                           Serial.print("Battery voltage: ");
                                           Serial.print(batteryPcnt);
                                           Serial.println(" %");
                                        delay(2000);
                                           /*if (oldBatteryPcnt != batteryPcnt) {
                                             // Power up radio after sleep
                                             //gw.sendBatteryLevel(batteryPcnt);
                                             oldBatteryPcnt = batteryPcnt;
                                           }*/
                                          
                                          // totally random test values
                                        
                                        }
                                        
                                        float getBatteryPercentage() {
                                        
                                          // read analog pin value
                                          int inputValue = analogRead(BATTERY_SENSE_PIN);
                                          
                                          // calculate the max possible value and therefore the range and steps
                                          float voltageDividerFactor = (R1 + R2) / R2;
                                          float maxValue = voltageDividerFactor * VREF;
                                          float voltsPerBit = maxValue / ADC_PRECISION;
                                        
                                          float batteryVoltage = voltsPerBit * inputValue;
                                          float batteryPercentage = ((batteryVoltage-VMIN)/(VMAX-VMIN))*100;
                                          //int batteryPercentage = map(batteryVoltage, 0, maxValue, 0, 100);
                                        
                                          //return batteryPercentage;
                                          return batteryVoltage;
                                        }
                                        float fmap(float x, float in_min, float in_max, float out_min, float out_max) {
                                        	return (x - in_min) * (out_max - out_min) / (in_max - in_min) + out_min;
                                        }
                                        
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                                          @gyro said:

                                          int BATTERY_SENSE_PIN = 0;

                                          This means that you use A0 for measuring right?

                                          #define R1 1e6
                                          #define R2 330e3

                                          And you have used 1Mohm and 330kohm for the resistors?

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