# How to program motion sensor using python api

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**Created:** [May 30, 2018, 6:08am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/how-to-program-motion-sensor-using-python-api/7825 "2018-05-30T06:08:37Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 30, 2018, 6:08am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/how-to-program-motion-sensor-using-python-api/7825/1 "2018-05-30T06:08:37Z")

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I’m planning to build a rat / rodent catcher using my flotilla dock and my raspberry pi.  
When the rat go to my trap and sense by the motion sensor, the box door will close but I don’t know how to program it using python api.  
Please help me :)