Photosensor Hood

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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. 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. 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. Extruder 235CBed with BuildTak 85C0.2mm layer height50% Infill

About the author:
henryarnold
I'm a maker of things in wood, plastic, metal, electronics and software. I use traditional tools and a 3D Printer called a HyperCube. I teach STEM classes and I like supporting the Maker community.

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