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BACKGROUND
- Light Bulbs are Being Used in Homes During Daylight Hours While Sunlight is “Wasted” On the Floor- An Economical, User Friendly Way to Use This Sunlight is Needed
MORE BACKGROUND- Some Patented Designs Use a Single Large Mirror to Reflect Light- These Waste Space and Available Sunlight
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS• Redirect Sunlight To Desired Location Using Solar-Tracking Mirrors
- Only Get What Comes Through Windows
•“Pipe” Light Using Fiber-Optics - Expensive, Not User Friendly
Electrical Components
-5V Power Supply- 3.3V Regulator to Power Micro Controllers- HCS08 Microcontroller- Servo Motors
Servo Motors
-HiTec 1/4 scale and 1/8 scale -HCS08 inputs a PWM, pulse width determines angle. -Acts as a smart device in this system
Management
-Only Group Member.-Spoke with Sales Representatives to
Request “Samples” or Donations.-Working in Conjunction with Other Groups
to Share Responsibilities.
Budget
Part Name Quantity
Price
Servo Motor 2 $70
Aluminum 8 Feet $25
Bearings 24 $120 (Donated)
Universal Joint 1 $20
HCS08 µC 1 $1
6 V Power Supply 1 $20 (Owned)
Total $236 ($116 Actual Cost)
What I Have Learned
- Just because it worked when you left does NOT mean it will work when you come back.
- Plan on getting frustrated.