Summary

The website content describes the J3 Solar Tracker Turret V1.0, an Arduino-based project that tracks the sun's movement, with detailed instructions, code, bill of materials, and user experiences.

Abstract

The J3 Solar Tracker Turret V1.0 is a DIY project inspired by the Arduino Sun Tracker Turret, designed to autonomously follow the sun's trajectory. The project's documentation includes a link to the GitHub repository containing the Arduino code, a bill of materials (BOM) listing necessary components such as resistors, potentiometers, servos, and an Arduino UNO, as well as schematics and prototyping tips. The creator emphasizes the simplicity of the algorithm used, which averages luminosity to determine the sun's position and adjusts the servos accordingly. The content also provides practical advice on wiring, soldering, and assembly, with an emphasis on patience and generosity with hot glue for reinforcement. The author shares personal experiences, such as using staple clips and electrical tape, and encourages readers to use creativity in their own designs, suggesting the use of a cell phone box for the turret's housing. The post celebrates the author's 100th YouTube video on Arduino projects and invites readers to download project archives, view related posts, and explore further Arduino resources.

Opinions

The author expresses that the sun tracking algorithm is "phenomenal" and "Simple !!!".
The author recommends using trial and error to adjust the potentiometers for tolerance and delay time.
The use of 30 AWG gauge wiring is suggested for its thinness, but it requires careful soldering due to its 7 strand count.
The author finds the process of building the turret to be easy and encourages readers to trust the process.
Staple clips and a generous amount of hot glue are recommended for securing components.
The author is enthusiastic about reaching the milestone of 100 YouTube videos and expresses holiday greetings to the readers.
The author values community input and invites readers to comment with their own suggestions and experiences.

J3 Solar Tracker Turret V1.0

100th Pub Youtube Video about Arduino #arduSerie 100

Hi Hobbyists, This is a Awesome J3 Solar Tracker Turret v1.0, based on Arduino Sun Tracker Turret © CC0.

Lets get Straight to code (GitHub REPO):

The algorithm is phenomenal (Thanks to Arduino Project Hub). Simple !!! It makes the average of the luminosity by zones: Top and Down, Right and Left. Move, then, the servos according to the result.

Perfect !!!

Billing of Material (BOM)

4 x 10k Resistors
4 x LdR
2 x 4k7 potentiometers
2 x 9 G Servos
1 x Arduino UNO
1 x Laser Beam 5v
1 x 9 volts Batt
* x Regular Jumpers wires

See Schematic:

The two potentiometers are the tolerance and the delay time of the loop. We managed to regulate this on the basis of trial and error. Is easy, trust me!!! (see vid n you are done!!!)

I used 30 AWG gauge wiring. It is very thin. The soldering work of ldr solder iron requires patience. It has only 7 strand count.

The tips stuck in the breadboard I used staple clips (for prototyping…).

I used a lot of hot glue. I fixed the Arduino, the base of the servos the potentiometers and the battery 9 volts. And also, each end of the clips I used glue to reinforce. Be generous!!!

Ldr are fixed with electrical tape. I’m using a 4 x 10 k resistors and 2 x 4k7 pots.

In the video, you are guided in the making of the box. I used the box of my cell phone. It’s a good trick !!! (but any cardboard should fit… create your own prototyping and/or comment below if you have any suggestions …)

Check out the photos:

No more for now. That’s it!!! check the video and thank you for following my blog. I am completing 100 videos published on YouTube and I am very happy. By the way, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

Download All Archives of the Project

giljr/Ardu_Serie

Hi, this is all about Arduino , open like Arduino itself! Arduino is a 🎉 low-cost (approx.

github.com

J3 Solar Tracker Turret V1.0–100th Pub Youtube Video about Arduino #arduSerie 100

Solar Turret V 1.1 — Improving Design 4 Learning More — ArduSerie #69

Solar Turret v 1.2 — More Responsible Than Ever! Ardu_Serie#70

Solar Turret — Version 2 — The PCB — Designing Printed Circuit Boards — Part I — Ardu_Serie#71

Solar Turret — Version 2 — Part II — Designing Printed Circuit Boards — PCB — Ardu_Serie#72

Arduino Pro Mini — Flashing — Having Trouble Flashing ProMini? Ardu_Serie#67

Reference And Credits:

Thanks to my friend Pompermaier great Expertise about this issue:)

—Edited @ Dez2018 — Added BOM and Grammarly corrections —

J3 Solar Tracker Turret V1.0

100th Pub Youtube Video about Arduino #arduSerie 100

giljr/Ardu_Serie

Hi, this is all about Arduino , open like Arduino itself! Arduino is a 🎉 low-cost (approx.

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