Modifying/hacking PIR sensors....

[david.paterson@xxxxxxx (David Paterson (Pixi))]

Hi,

Does anyone on the list have any experience modifying or hacking standard=
240V
PIR sensors - the sort of off-the-shelf 10 quid from B & Q type.  I'd =
like to
use one as a sensor, for example to activate video capture from a cheapo =
camera,
but not to switch any load.

Presumably there's a minimum load these things like to switch, but how =
little
can I get away with?  I don't want to have to dissipate a lot of =
power/heat,
even although the on time can be kept fairly short.

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