Sun Tracking Solar ArrayTeam Peacock Lane

Team Members: Elise King, Caitlin Greeney,

Beverly Raposa & Julius Raposa

Advisor: Dr. YamayeeSecondary Advisor: Dr. Albright

Industrial Advisor: Jeff Cook (BPA)Client: Dr. Dillon

Project Overview

• Why solar?

• Why tracking?

• Demonstration for Dr. Dillon

Project Overview

Project Overview

Milestones completed

Minor:• Functional Specification v0.95 Sept 27• Project Webpage launched Sept 27• Acquire Solar Panels Oct 11

Major:• Functional Specifications v1.0 Oct 4• Component Selection Completed Oct 25

Additional Accomplishments

• Dr. Albright’s concern regarding use of photoresistors addressed.

• Design Decisions: 4 panels to 1 panel• Only Arduino UNO• Aluminum framing

The Near Future

Minor Milestones:• Design Document v0.9 Nov 1• Design Document v0.95 Nov 8• November Program Review Nov 22

Major Milestones:• Design Document v1.0 Nov 15• Final Budget Nov 15• All Parts Ordered Nov 29

Design Component

Issues/Concerns

• Wire tangling – Reposition the base motor upside down

• Which photoresistor design?– Test both configurations and select the most

accurate

Summary

• Project Recap• Milestones Completed• Additional Accomplishments• Future Milestones• Design Component• Issues/Concerns• http://wordpress.up.edu/egr13peacocklane/

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