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Patrice Machaya, a 17-year-old Zvishavane-based student with an A-level at Erymaple International School, has designed an efficient and affordable passive infrared sensor.
Putting theory into practice, the teenager combined basic electronics and computer science coding to perfect a programmed security system.
A passive infrared sensor is an electronic sensor that measures the infrared radiation emitted by objects in its field of view. They are most often used in PIR (passive infrared) based motion detectors.
PIR detection is a technology used in security systems to detect movement or intruders by recognizing the light emitted by nearby objects. PIR sensors are commonly used in security alarms and auto lighting applications.
Patrice said the gadget’s purpose is to deter criminals from breaking into the house.
His project is one of the exhibits at the 2022 Midlands Show at the Gweru Show Grounds in July.
Majoring in mathematics, physics, computer science, and chemistry, Machaya plans to pursue a career in software engineering.
“I am an A level student at Elimaepur International School in Zvishaban. I have created a PIR motion sensor that uses infrared light to detect human movement.
For intruders, the motion sensor senses the radiation and sounds a buzzer when it detects it, alerting the building owner or security guards.
“We actually created this gadget in response to an increase in robberies in Zvishaban. So this technology is helpful in terms of detection.
“The security system uses PIR motion sensors and buzzers,” says Patrice.
“When any kind of movement is sensed, a buzzer will sound to alert the home or building owner. That is why the system is intended to be used by homeowners or businesses. detect.”
The alarm system uses motion sensors around the entrance and sounds when any movement is detected.
“Motion detector sensors are actually split in two and wired to cancel each other out.
If one half sees more or less IR radiation than the other, the output will swing up and down,” he said.
Patrice said a passive infrared sensor project he was experimenting with turned out to be working.
“This was during the Elimaple Science Fair. We combined basic electronics and computer science coding to develop this programmed alarm system,” he said.
His project was first performed at the Zvishavan cluster level at the 2022 High School Science Fair.
The main concept behind Science Fair is for students to create projects that demonstrate initiative and innovation.
Dadaya High School
Patrice performed well at the Zvishavan district level, beating prestigious schools such as Dadaya High School and Zvishavan High School.
“I came top in the A-level category for gadgets and advanced to the Midlands state competition.I was also asked to showcase my project at the 2022 Midlands Show in July,” he said. He said.
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