Photosensor Hood

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<p>I wanted to make my outside lights turn on at dusk and off at dawn so I added a photosensor. I ended up with a problem where the light coming on and dusk would cast light on the sensor causing it to go back off. This cycle would continue every 30 seconds. I needed a hood that would allow sunlight to hit the sensor but would shield the sensor from the light of the lamp. After four tries I came up with this hood which works and is adjustable by twisting it. The 17mm inside diameter of this hood fits the photosensor snuggly. If you use a different photosensor you may have to adjust the hood inside diameter.</p> <p>I installed the Intermatic photosensor by drilling a hole in the face of the lamp base using a step drill. Two wires connect to the house wiring and the third wire goes to the light bulbs. I used LED light bulbs which also makes my installation energy efficient.</p> <h3>Print Settings</h3> <p><strong>Printer:</strong></p> <p>HyperCube</p> <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong> <div><p>No</p></div> <p><strong>Supports:</strong></p> <p>Yes</p> <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong> <div><p>0.2mm</p></div> <p><strong>Infill:</strong></p> <p>50%</p> <p><br/> <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong></p> </p><div><p>You must use supports since the hood part is cantilevered. I suggest that you print in ABS or PETG since this will be outside. PLA probably won't hold up in sunlight.</p> Extruder 235C <p>Bed with BuildTak 85C</p> <p>0.2mm layer height</p> <p>50% Infill</p> </div></p></p> Category: Outdoor & Garden