Simple-SolarTracker-Arduino

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Helioduino: Simple automation controller for solar tracking systems.
Allows one to set up a system of panels, servos, LDRs, relays, and other objects useful in controlling both single and double axis sun tracking solar panel systems, and provides data monitoring & collection abilities while operating panel axis servos and/or linear actuators across the day as the sun moves to maintain optimal panel alignment. Works with a large variety of widely-available aquarium/hobbyist equipment, including popular GPS, RTC, EEPROM, SD card, WiFi, and other modules compatible with Arduino. Can be setup to calculate sun position accurately as possible or to auto-balance two opposing photoresistors per panel axis. With the right setup Helioduino can automatically do things like: drive large panels with linear actuators, use power sensing to auto-optimize daily panel offset, spray/wipe panels on routine to keep panels clean, deploy/retract panels at sunrise/sunset, or even provide panel heating during cold temperatures or when ice is detected.

Author: NachtRaveVL

Maintainer: NachtRaveVL

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Compatibility

This library is compatible with all architectures so you should be able to use it on all the Arduino boards.

Releases

To use this library, open the Library Manager in the Arduino IDE and install it from there.