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Light Bulbs are Being Used in Homes During Daylight Hours While Sunlight is “Wasted” On the Floor An Economical, User Friendly Way to Use This Sunlight is Needed
Redirect Sunlight To Desired Location Using Solar-Tracking Mirrors - Only Get What Comes Through Windows “Pipe” Light Using Fiber-Optics - Expensive, Not User Friendly
Multiple Mirrors Oriented Similar to Venetian Blinds
-Mirrors -Bearings -Frame -Shafts
Hardware: -HCS08 Microcontroller -Elmo’s E Sun Angle Sensor -Servo Motors (Detailed Under Electrical)
-Very Small, Blocks Little Light -Outputs a PWM signal to HCS08 with Sun X and Y Angle Data -Outputs Temperature -Generally Used for Automotive Industry for Auto-Tinting Windows and Climate Control
-12V Power Supply - 5V Regulator to Power Servo Motors - Schematic Coming Soon
-HiTec 1/4 scale and 1/8 scale -HCS08 inputs a PWM, pulse width determines angle. -Acts as a smart device in this system
-Only Group Member. -Spoke with Sales Representatives to Request “Samples” or Donations. -Working in Conjunction with Other Groups to Share Responsibilities.
Part NameQuantityPrice Servo Motor2$70 Aluminum8 Feet$25 Bearings24$120 (Donated) Universal Joint1$20 Sun Angle Sensor1$? (Donated) HCS08 µC 1$1 12 V Power Supply1$20 (Owned) Total$236+Sensor ($116 Actual Cost)
Study of money saved through this system. Light bulb power/lux vs. Mirrors power/lux Schematic