Photosensor Hood

myminifactory

I wanted to automate my outdoor lighting by adding a photosensor that would turn on the lights at dusk and off at dawn. However, I ran into an issue where the light from the sensor at dusk was triggering it to go back off, causing a 30-second cycle of on and off. To resolve this problem, I designed a hood that allows sunlight to reach the sensor while blocking the light from the lamp. After four iterations, I came up with a functional design that can be adjusted by twisting it. The inside diameter of the hood is precisely 17mm, fitting snugly over the photosensor, and may require adjustment for other sensors. To install the Intermatic photosensor, I drilled a hole in the lamp base using a step drill, connecting two wires to the house wiring and one wire to the LED light bulbs. Using energy-efficient LED bulbs also contributed to my installation's eco-friendliness.