Product Description

Brand: Brown Dog Gadgets
Product Code: 1221504

Create your own computer controller dual axis solar tracker in under an hour, using only a screw driver.

The sun is awesome, and so is solar electric power generation.  Unfortunately for solar panels, the sun moves.  To  counter this you can make a tracker that follows the sun and allows for even greater energy production.  This is accomplished by using two micro servos, four sensors, an Arduino Uno, custom laser cut wood, and a whole lot of screws.  By popular request the Dual Axis Solar Tracker was designed to benon-soldering, and all you will need are some screw drivers and a wire stripper.

The Dual Axis Solar Tracker also comes with a very handy solar cell and voltmeter to gather solar data for use in projects and experiments.

How hard is it?  Check out the step by step instructions or video build guide below to judge for yourself!

Features:

Build time: 45 to 60 minutes
Suitable for Grades: 8 and up
Ages: 12 and up

Contents Include:

Arduino Uno and USB Cable
Arduino Sensor Shield
2x Metal Gear Servos (9g)
1x 5-Port Terminal Block
1x 4-Port Terminal Block
4x 10K Ohm Resistors
4x Light Detecting Resistors
4x JST Socket Connector Cables
Jumper Wires
5.5V Solar Cell
LED Volt Meter

Tools Needed: