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Solar SPEC - What's Next?

2018-09-15T04:05:59Z

I learned a lot putting together the Solar SPEC unit for the Heat Is On Challenge. I still have some work to do finishing the SPEC unit, but I've also thought of some other solar related projects to work on. 1) VI Curve tracer - this is ac...(read more)

Solar SPEC - Challenge Finale

2018-09-14T21:55:24Z

We're at the last day of the Heat is On Challenge. Here is the initial block diagram of my project:I've implemented all of the hardware elements with the exception of only implementing a single temperature sensor and changing the sensor type to ...(read more)

Simple Solar BOT ----Finale

2018-09-14T18:58:17Z

Finally the Arduino UNO was replaced by a Arduino Nano for the final tests. The Ultimate Block Diagram Final SimpleSolar BOT Finally Update The final video of the SolarBot in Action. Due to lack of sunlight...(read more)

Solar SPEC - updated temperature sensor code

2018-09-14T05:25:49Z

I've updated the 8266 program to change the temperature sensor from the DHT22 to the 18B20. It was a straightforward change using the OneWire and DallasTemperature libraries. Initially nothing was working, but then I realized that I had f...(read more)

Solar SPEC - Completed Assembly

2018-09-14T04:40:44Z

I've completed the build of my SPEC unit.1) Added terminal block for external temperature sensor2) Added 18B20 temperature probe3) Added power switch4) Added power indicator LED5) Adapted Solar Cell wiring to micro USB for 8266 Thing power input ...(read more)

Simple Solar BOT Tragedy and Recovery ----Blog 5

2018-09-12T20:10:33Z

The Big Fail Newlife Simple SolarBOT Motor Driver for Geared motor Calibrating the Joystick Hardware First Tests with Arduino UNO Video Test with LiPo Battery Power Shortly after my last blog update I faced a challenge and a traged...(read more)

Solar SPEC - Outdoor Test

2018-09-12T06:08:46Z

The day before I went on my vacation to Chicago was bright and sunny and I had an opportunity to test the guts of the project. LiPo testThe night before I ran the unit on the LiPo battery for about 10 hours. I had fully charged the battery...(read more)

Solar SPEC - posting data

2018-09-06T04:17:40Z

Solar Power DevicesEnter Your Electronics & Design Project for Your Chance to Win a Grand Prize for the most inspiring project or a $100 Shopping Cart!Back to The Project14 homepage Project14 Home Monthly Themes Monthly Theme Poll I still have...(read more)

Solar SPEC - Starting Assembly

2018-09-04T23:54:25Z

Simple Solar BOT ----Blog 4

2018-09-02T12:57:20Z

Solar SPEC - Getting Started

2018-08-22T23:31:29Z

Simple Solar BOT ----Blog 3

2018-08-18T11:52:59Z

Simple Solar BOT ----Blog 2

2018-08-08T19:57:27Z

Solar Bubble Blaster

2018-08-07T05:32:00Z

Summary The Solar Bubble Blaster is the first super capacitor enabled bubble blower to be powered by the sun. Saving the earth, one bubble at a time, there are no batteries required. Background This summer time project was done with my grandc...(read more)

Solar SPEC - Design Concept

2018-08-04T04:50:40Z