Motion Sensor hack for better outdoor alerts

Don’t forget Shurtape also. They have been making gaffers tapes for a very long time here in the USA and believe me, it’s great tape! We use it not just for cable holding and such, but we use one type (you can write on) for marking mixer controls.

In fact, I just removed some of it from a mixer that was in use (we are replacing it as it’s an old analog one) and both types of tape peeled off with no residue whatsoever! I was actually surprised because I know the tape on the backside (holding cables down) has been on there for over 15 years! The only problem I had was that some got stuck to itself and I had to cut the tape to get the cable out all the way.

The marked up tape on the front though had no residue at all!

I get mine from TapeWorks

Boy, I wish mine was better than the original! It triggers for my goats, dogs, quick lighting changes and sometimes for reasons I can’t even figure out after reviewing the incident several times. I submit the feedback as convenient.

Hello Mjrally
The method referred to below solved my problem with moving tree shadows on a hot driveway triggering the motion sensor.


The above picture presents two approaches to reducing motion sensor sensitivity.
The first is the 30 deg downward mount. In my case, the sensor only sees the driveway - no sidewalk and no street traffic.
The second is the milk jug plastic shield filter. It stopped head wave triggers from moving shadows on a hot driveway.

Here is the link to it:
Reducing Sensitivity of Motion Sensor with a Mask - 2
Here is another link to a simple shield:
Motion Sensor Shield
The link above restricted sensing to about a 5’ radius.
Victor Maletic.

Most people don’t know what gaffer’s tape is. And since you used the slang, gaff, I suspect you are in a business that involves taping down cables. Just curious. I recently retired after 40 years in broadcast TV and corporate media production.

Or goof off or plain baby oil put on a cotton ball and just leave to sit for awhile.