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IR Sensor-Activated Water Pump with Relay and Darlington Transistor

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Circuit Documentation

Summary of the Circuit

This circuit appears to be designed to control a Mini Diaphragm Water Pump using an IR sensor as a trigger. When the IR sensor detects an object, it sends a signal through a resistor to the base of a TIP120 Darlington Transistor. The transistor then activates a Relay module, which switches on the water pump. The circuit is powered by two separate power sources: a 5V battery for the IR sensor and relay module, and a 12V battery for the water pump.

Component List

IR Sensor

5V Battery

Mini Diaphragm Water Pump

Resistor

TIP120 Hi-Current Darlington Transistor

12V Battery

Relay Module 5V-30V

Wiring Details

IR Sensor

5V Battery

Mini Diaphragm Water Pump

Resistor

TIP120 Hi-Current Darlington Transistor

12V Battery

Relay Module 5V-30V

Documented Code

There is no embedded code provided for any microcontrollers in this circuit. If the circuit is intended to be controlled by a microcontroller, the code would be necessary to define the behavior of the IR sensor and the subsequent activation of the relay and water pump. Without the code, the circuit is assumed to operate directly through the hardware components as described above.