Sol
A concept automatic solar tracker.
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.
Additional Resources:
Sol 1 Instructable
Sol 2 Instructable
Sol Github Repo
Completed tracker
Initial prototype
Construction and wiring of the device
Schematic (one of my first Autodesk EAGLE projects!)