{"id":3919,"date":"2026-05-08T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pirhome.com\/?p=3919"},"modified":"2026-05-08T09:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T09:00:00","slug":"pir-automatic-fan-control-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pirhome.com\/?p=3919","title":{"rendered":"PIR Sensor for Automatic Fan Control"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Project Overview<\/h2>\n<p>This project creates an automatic fan control system that turns on a ceiling or desk fan when someone enters a room and turns it off after they leave. It is perfect for bathrooms, workshops, or any room where you want ventilation only when occupied.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Beginner<br \/>\n<strong>Estimated time:<\/strong> 1-2 hours<br \/>\n<strong>Estimated cost:<\/strong> $15-25<\/p>\n<h2>How It Works<\/h2>\n<p>A PIR sensor detects when someone enters the room. When motion is detected, the system activates a relay that turns on the fan. After a set period of no motion, the fan turns off automatically. An optional temperature sensor can also trigger the fan if the room gets too hot.<\/p>\n<h2>Materials Needed<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Arduino Uno or ESP32 (1)<\/li>\n<li>HC-SR501 PIR sensor (1)<\/li>\n<li>Relay module (5V, single channel, rated for fan load)<\/li>\n<li>LED for status indication<\/li>\n<li>220\u03a9 resistor for LED<\/li>\n<li>Jumper wires<\/li>\n<li>Power supply (5V 1A)<\/li>\n<li>Project enclosure<\/li>\n<li>DHT22 temperature sensor (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Circuit Diagram<\/h2>\n<h3>Connection Table<\/h3>\n<table border=\"1\">\n<thead>\n<th>Component<\/th>\n<th>Pin<\/th>\n<th>Arduino Pin<\/th>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<th>PIR Sensor<\/th>\n<p> VCC<\/th>\n<p> 5V<\/th>\n<th>PIR Sensor<\/th>\n<p> GND<\/th>\n<p> GND<\/th>\n<th>PIR Sensor<\/th>\n<p> OUT<\/th>\n<p> Digital Pin 2<\/th>\n<th>Relay Module<\/th>\n<p> IN<\/th>\n<p> Digital Pin 3<\/th>\n<th>Status LED<\/th>\n<p> Anode<\/th>\n<p> Digital Pin 13 (via 220\u03a9)<\/th>\n<th>DHT22 (optional)<\/th>\n<p> DATA<\/th>\n<p> Digital Pin 4<\/th>\n<\/tbody>\n<p>\u8868<\/p>\n<h2>Arduino Code<\/h2>\n<pre><code>\/\/ Automatic Fan Control with PIR\n#include &lt;DHT.h&gt;\n\nconst int pirPin = 2;\nconst int relayPin = 3;\nconst int ledPin = 13;\n\nunsigned long lastMotionTime = 0;\nconst unsigned long fanOffDelay = 300000;\n\nbool fanOn = false;\n\n#ifdef USE_TEMP_SENSOR\n#define DHTTYPE DHT22\nconst int dhtPin = 4;\nDHT dht(dhtPin, DHTTYPE);\nconst float tempThreshold = 28.0;\n#endif\n\nvoid setup() {\n  Serial.begin(9600);\n  \n  pinMode(pirPin, INPUT);\n  pinMode(relayPin, OUTPUT);\n  pinMode(ledPin, OUTPUT);\n  \n  digitalWrite(relayPin, LOW);\n  digitalWrite(ledPin, LOW);\n  \n  #ifdef USE_TEMP_SENSOR\n  dht.begin();\n  #endif\n  \n  delay(60000);\n}\n\nvoid turnFanOn() {\n  digitalWrite(relayPin, HIGH);\n  digitalWrite(ledPin, HIGH);\n  fanOn = true;\n  lastMotionTime = millis();\n}\n\nvoid turnFanOff() {\n  digitalWrite(relayPin, LOW);\n  digitalWrite(ledPin, LOW);\n  fanOn = false;\n}\n\nvoid loop() {\n  bool motion = digitalRead(pirPin) == HIGH;\n  \n  #ifdef USE_TEMP_SENSOR\n  float temp = dht.readTemperature();\n  if (!isnan(temp) && temp > tempThreshold && !fanOn) {\n    turnFanOn();\n  }\n  #endif\n  \n  if (motion) {\n    lastMotionTime = millis();\n    if (!fanOn) turnFanOn();\n  }\n  \n  if (fanOn && (millis() - lastMotionTime > fanOffDelay)) {\n    #ifdef USE_TEMP_SENSOR\n    if (temp <= tempThreshold || isnan(temp)) turnFanOff();\n    else lastMotionTime = millis();\n    #else\n    turnFanOff();\n    #endif\n  }\n  \n  delay(100);\n}\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Installation Steps<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Assemble circuit on breadboard and test<\/li>\n<li>Wire the fan to the relay (AC wiring requires caution)<\/li>\n<li>Mount PIR sensor at 2m height covering the room<\/li>\n<li>Place Arduino and relay in a safe enclosure<\/li>\n<li>Connect power supply<\/li>\n<li>Walk into room to test fan activation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Project Extensions<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Add PWM control for variable fan speed<\/li>\n<li>Add magnetic reed switch to disable fan when window is open<\/li>\n<li>Use DHT22 to turn on fan when humidity rises (bathrooms)<\/li>\n<li>Add ESP32 to report fan status and allow remote control<\/li>\n<li>Add push button for manual override<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>This automatic fan control system ensures ventilation only when needed, saving energy and reducing noise when rooms are empty.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Project Overview This project creates an automatic fan control system that turns on a ceiling or desk fan when someone enters a room and turns it off after they leave. 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