Motion Sensor Conversion Kit

Give your AstroCore-powered R2 a fully interactive, no-remote setup—straight out of the box.

This Motion Sensor Conversion Kit includes everything you need to connect the Home Depot R2-D2's stock motion sensor to your AstroCore board, plus a momentary push button for manual control. Together they create a clean, display-friendly build that reacts automatically to people walking by while still giving you hands-on control when you need it.

🤖 How It Works
Motion Sensor Wiring (included): Connects your R2's stock Home Depot motion sensor directly to the AstroCore, automatically triggering personality mode when someone approaches
Push Button (included): Gives you manual control over key functions like volume—and more
Together, they create a fully interactive R2 experience without the need for a remote control.

📦 What's Included
- Pre-wired momentary push button
- Jumper wires and connectors to interface with the Home Depot R2-D2's stock motion sensor
- Everything needed to get connected to your AstroCore board

🔧 What You Can Do With It
- Automatically trigger personality mode when someone gets close
- Cycle through preset volume levels with the push button (perfect for different environments)
- Trigger custom functions defined in your AstroCore sketch
- Expand functionality over time as new features are added

🎯 Perfect For:
- Display R2-D2 builds
- Events, conventions, and showrooms
- Hands-off interactive setups
- Builders who want a clean, no-controller solution

⚙️ Features:
- Pre-wired momentary push button
- Jumper wires and connectors for the Home Depot R2-D2 stock motion sensor
- Clean, tactile control for manual inputs
- Compact and easy to mount discreetly
- Designed for seamless integration with AstroCore boards

🛠️ Installation:
The included jumpers connect the Home Depot R2-D2's stock motion sensor to the CH5 input on your AstroCore board. The push button connects to CH4 or another available trigger pin depending on your setup. Once connected, behavior is assigned directly in your sketch—the motion sensor handles automatic personality triggering, while the button is commonly used for volume control but is fully customizable.

💡 Pro Tip:
This kit is the easiest way to get the full AstroCore display experience—automatic personality mode when someone approaches, and easy manual control at your fingertips. No remote, no compromise.