Introduction
The solar powered tracking device is equipped with features that allow the regulation of voltage and power through the usage of a voltage regulator, sunlight sensor, solar panels, as well as an actuator. Mainly, the reason why our focus is on a solar powered tracking device is because of the emergence of solar power in the world as of today. Mainly, solar power is becoming dominant not only with households and vehicles but with charging devices as well as smaller components like batteries. The uses of solar power are also endless which is another reason why we are investing our time into building a solar powered tracking device because it incorporates features of linear controls, power electronics, and computer software into one.
Goals
Build a mobile device to track sunlight and use it for conversion of energy to charge a 12 volt battery
Accurately display Panel Voltage, Battery Life, and Battery Voltage
Cost efficient
Track the most amount of sunlight through actuation
Use generated power to power devices