Scribd
Upload
205 views3 pages

Solar Tracking System Project Report

The document describes a solar tracking system that uses an IR sensor and motors to maximize light sensor readings by pointing towards the light source. It includes block diagrams of the system components and design. The system takes input from an IR sensor to detect light intensity and controls motors to rotate towards the light source. When light is detected, the motor stops. The code and a video demonstrate how the simple system works without serial communication by inverting motor outputs based on IR sensor readings and delays. The design has advantages of simplicity but could be expanded to more precise control for applications like adjusting solar panels.

Uploaded by

19UEC074 Kalvaria Darlong
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
205 views3 pages

Solar Tracking System Project Report

The document describes a solar tracking system that uses an IR sensor and motors to maximize light sensor readings by pointing towards the light source. It includes block diagrams of the system components and design. The system takes input from an IR sensor to detect light intensity and controls motors to rotate towards the light source. When light is detected, the motor stops. The code and a video demonstrate how the simple system works without serial communication by inverting motor outputs based on IR sensor readings and delays. The design has advantages of simplicity but could be expanded to more precise control for applications like adjusting solar panels.

Uploaded by

19UEC074 Kalvaria Darlong
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd

Sanzhar Askaruly Nazarbayev University, School of Engineering

Solar Tracking System

1. Requirement Specification
The aim is to build a solar tracking system based on the direction of the light intensity. The motors should be
controlled such that they point the light sensors towards the direction of the light source so as to maximize the
light sensor readings.

 AT89S51
 L293D
 DC motor
 IR Sensor
 MAX232 and COMPIM
 USB I/O interface
 Wires

2. Block diagram of the system

3. Hardware block diagram


Sanzhar Askaruly Nazarbayev University, School of Engineering

4. Software block diagram

5. Schematic Circuit

6. Brief description and originality


The system takes input from the data obtained from IR sensor, which is responsible for detection of light. IR
sensor responds with 1 or 0 according to the intensity of light. The threshold value is preconfigured. The motor
rotates towards light until IR sensor detects light. And when it detects, the motor stops. This procedure repeats
again and again. Based on this principle, if more IR sensors and motors are added, actual precise PID controller
can be made. Our system works without serial connection with PC, and it does not exploit ADC. Nevertheless,
there are a few advantages. One of them is, doubtlessly, simplicity. The software part is straightforward, since
there are no commands for receiving and transmitting signals. In future, the proposed system can be developed
further for complex functions. Practically, the system can be implemented for solar panels to catch more light.
Sanzhar Askaruly Nazarbayev University, School of Engineering

7. Video and Code of the Working System

The link to the video:

[Link]

# include <reg51.h>

sbit t = P0^0; //define port0 bits for variables


sbit c = P0^1; //t and c bits show the polarity of motor
sbit a = P0^2; //a for IR sensor

void wait_a_second() // delay1


{
unsigned int x;
for(x=0;x<90;x++);
}
void wait() // delay2
{
unsigned int x;
for(x=0;x<60;x++);
}
void main ()
{
t=0; //pin inputs initialized
c=0;

for(;;){ //forever
while(a==0){ //if light detected
t=~t; //invert for motor output
wait_a_second(); //delay1
t=~t; //invert for motor output
wait(); //delay2
}
}
}

You might also like