This project was completed in 2018 and was primarily to gain knowledge in control systems and sensor feedback loops. The system uses an array of LDRs (Light Dependent Resistors) to determine the Sun's position and shifts the panel accordingly.
For more information click here to access Sol's page on omlabs.me
Component | Quantity | Description |
---|---|---|
Arduino Nano | 1 | Microcontroller Unit |
Servo | 2 | Actuator |
1k Resistor | 3 | Voltage divider circuitr |
Light Dependant Resistor | 3 | Light sensor |
LED | 4 | Visual Feedback |
Solar Panel | 1 | - |
- Arduino IDE - Programming environment
- Autodesk Eagle - Schematic and PCB design software