Update on the Sun F(ol)lower





The Sun F(ol)lower had an upgrade:
It has a new, dedicated board.
It simplifies the cabling a lot, and makes it quicker to (dis)assemble.

As is, this board can be used as a prototyping board for reading 4 sensors (analogic input) of 10kOhm (to complete the voltage divider) and control 2 digital outputs.





What's next:

Now that the main board is up and running, the project can move to the next stage:
-Improving the algorithm for light sensitivity in various light conditions;
-Add a solar panel;
-Redesign the structure to hold the servo motors, solar pannel, sensors and all the components.








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