Light Detector Solar Panel With Arduino

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Light Detector Solar Panel With Arduino

DIY Lightfinder - SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTOR

This is a project for those who use solar panels and want to increase the efficiency of them.

This project is a scaled down version of what can be achieved with bigger solar panels.

Items You Will Need

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Attach the Motor to the Stand

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Place the Sensors on the Corners of the Stand

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Wiring Up the Arduino

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I used 10k ohm resistors.

Arduino code for this project :

https://pastebin.com/QjKL2rfy

Bellow you can find a tutorial on how to control a stepper motor with an Arduino :

Starting It Up

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When you start it up the arduino will think that it is on the position 0, for this reason always position the solar panel accordingly.

Final Thoughts

This idea can increase the efficiency of a solar panel so it is a good idea for those who live in a house