HI Folks!
I have to make some working model circuit making use of a PIC. The project I want to try is to demonstrate the working of a solar panel (Sun tracker) using a PIC micro controller. Here is my idea on this model...
The sun tracker solar panel has a controller interface that can adjust the angle of the panel in the direction of the highest incident radiation. I want to demonstrate this using a simple photo sensor that will move in the direction of a moving light source (can be a simple torchlight moved by hand). The materials I will be needing is:
1)Photo sensor
2)PIC microcontroller
3)dc motor
4)milli ammeter
First of all I need a light sensor. I will use a photo transistor or a photo resistor. I will need a device (Milli ammeter) to measure the current from the light sensor. Depending on the value of the current (max/min) the input will be send to the PIC and the dc motor will adjust itself till the highest current value is reached. So I will need a program that can sample the highest value of the current and note it and adjust the dc motor accordingly.
I need a little help in making the initial schematic of the circuit and your valuable suggestions on whether my project is do-able.
I have to make some working model circuit making use of a PIC. The project I want to try is to demonstrate the working of a solar panel (Sun tracker) using a PIC micro controller. Here is my idea on this model...
The sun tracker solar panel has a controller interface that can adjust the angle of the panel in the direction of the highest incident radiation. I want to demonstrate this using a simple photo sensor that will move in the direction of a moving light source (can be a simple torchlight moved by hand). The materials I will be needing is:
1)Photo sensor
2)PIC microcontroller
3)dc motor
4)milli ammeter
First of all I need a light sensor. I will use a photo transistor or a photo resistor. I will need a device (Milli ammeter) to measure the current from the light sensor. Depending on the value of the current (max/min) the input will be send to the PIC and the dc motor will adjust itself till the highest current value is reached. So I will need a program that can sample the highest value of the current and note it and adjust the dc motor accordingly.
I need a little help in making the initial schematic of the circuit and your valuable suggestions on whether my project is do-able.