Enabling Motion Detection
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#Enabling Motion Detection
WARNING: Only compatible with Raspberry Pi
#####Do not enable or attempt to install on any thing other than a Smart-Mirror compatible Raspberry Pi Device.
Motion Detection requires Johnny-five.io as well as Raspi-io.
make sure you're within the smart-mirror folder.
from the smart-mirror folder run the following command.
Use the Motion Settings of the ConfigUI to configure and enable the motion detection after installing dependencies.
| Variable | Usage | Data Type | Default Value if not included in config.js |
|---|---|---|---|
pin | Identify GPIO input Pin connected to output pin of the PIR device or other device used to detect motion | string | GPIO26 |
enabled | enable motion detection | boolean | false |
Parts required
(optional!) LED (color of your choice)
(optional!) Resistor (based on draw of LED)
Wiring Diagram with LED
Wiring Diagram without LED
Motion detection works with AutoTimer Settings. Using Johnny-Five's motion API the PIR device is connected to a PIN on the Raspberry Pi. Suggested PIN is GPIO 26 as illustrated in figure 1 and figure 2 above. When the motionstart event is triggered the auto-sleep timer is stopped and will remain stopped until the motionend event is triggered. When the motionend event is triggered the auto-sleep timer is started and set to the config.autoTimer.autoSleep interval set in configUI.
A live chat to get help and discuss mirror related issues: discord chat. Usually there are a few folks hanging around in the lobby, but if there aren't you are probably better off filing an issue. Please tag @justbill2020 on any motion detection issues.
[figure 1]
[figure 2]
