Developping my own PIR sensor

[swisscore]

Hello,

Since 2018 I'm developping my own sensor based on a PIR sensor HC-SR501

After the first version and sone small problem about trigger, I let this development for others projects I have.

One month ago I found a D4 with more than 200'000 shots, really low price, like the price of some D90 or D7000 or D5300 with lens.

I have F-mount lenses and decide to use at the moment the 50mm F/1.4

I done in 2018 the case for camera (with D750 in the begining) and now I'm adapting for D4.

For the sensor, I developp my own electonic based on a PIR sensor and a PIC uController insipired about camtraption V1 sensor.
What I implemented inside (not all functions used now)
- 16 pos rotaty switch for 16 differents programs
- 1 light sensor to know day/night (for flashing or not flashing)
- 2 LEDS red/green to be able see PIR trigger and a power indicator for battery indicator (removable with jumper
- 2 CR123A battery
- 2 shutters for PIR detection direction
- 1 ON/OFF main switch
- 1 waterproof connector with 3pins trigger, 2 pins flash enabling (optocoupler)

For the new version WIP now :
- +1 cover on the top of PIR sensor to
- change the main switch with a "smaller one" because some times a movement of my hand during installation or handling result to OFF or ON the sensor


Here is some pictures about first tests of this year with D4 and actual sensor
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[Dougpaith]

How has your experience been with the development of your PIR sensor for the D4 camera, and what improvements are you aiming to achieve with the new version?