DIY Night Light: Light-Controlled Lamp Project

If you find yourself needing to make a midnight trip to the bathroom and wish for a little night light to provide some peace of mind without the hassle of constantly plugging and unplugging during the day and night, why not try your hand at crafting your own light-controlled night light?

Here's a breakdown:

Night Light Overview:

Light-Controlled Lamp Schematic:

Light-Controlled Lamp PCB Layout:

Front View:

Back View:

After thorough testing, the standby current for the light-controlled night light stands at a mere 20 microamps, with an operational current of 20 milliamps.

It's designed to stay off when the ceiling light is on:

But once you switch off the ceiling light, it seamlessly illuminates:

All in all, the overall effect is quite pleasing, and I highly encourage you to experiment with creating your own.