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Solar Tracking System

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I Need design of solar tracking sys using microcontroller/ pc interface. the sys req to track sun from dawn to dusk to maximum use of solar energy.
 

Look in the elektuur 2006 July/Aug edition. www.elektuur.nl a super simple circuit does not use microcontroller only a motor and some sensors.

Paul.
 
Hi, I will post the elektuur schematic when I get home :)..

Paul.
 

Hi...
Very simple design...
Two LDRs (Light Dependent Resistors) in a wheatston balanced configuration...placed under an opaque sheild....placed very close to the LDRs...
When placed in light/sun...one of the LDRs exposed and unbalances the bridge...
the unbalanced bridge output picked up by ADC given to microcontroller for driving the motor...
MUST CONSULT SENIORs... :wink:
 

the best way is to read the voltage by adc and control motor depends on value.
 

There is a lot of links for solar, with couple of simple sun-tracking projects:

**broken link removed**

Also very interesting link for ebook about homemade solar sells:
 

Enjoy
 

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