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Solar panels. (4)

1 Name: GSE : 2017-09-17 16:53 ID:uWE6rHY0 [Del]

Howdy. I'm TRYING to build a solar panel, and i was wondering if anyone knew how to program a SP's light-seeking/tracking servo thingy. any tips on solar panels in general could help :)

2 Name: Sid!MYwXno9Hgc : 2017-09-17 18:52 ID:Uergqj/A [Del]

You could try photoresistors, or light sensors. If you use the resistors you could have a certain voltage activate it, since the resistance goes up when it's exposed to light.

It doesn't need to be very accurate, as the sun emits a lot of light with a lot of coverage.

3 Name: GSE : 2017-09-18 19:23 ID:uWE6rHY0 [Del]

Thanks a bunch! STEM work is quite a hassle. (For me atleast)

4 Name: Sid!MYwXno9Hgc : 2017-09-18 21:31 ID:gilUwa78 [Del]

I think someone used an arduino in my class for that, but it is possible with just photoresistors and the right circuit. Yet the circuit for that would be a little complex, and would need some transistors. So maybe an arduino would be easier.