Sun Tracking Solar ArrayTeam Peacock Lane
Team Members: Elise King, Caitlin Greeney,
Beverly Raposa & Julius Raposa
Advisor: Dr. YamayeeSecondary Advisor: Dr. Albright
Industrial Advisor: Jeff Cook (BPA)Client: Dr. Dillon
Milestones completed
Minor:• Functional Specification v0.95 Sept 27• Project Webpage launched Sept 27• Acquire Solar Panels Oct 11
Major:• Functional Specifications v1.0 Oct 4• Component Selection Completed Oct 25
Additional Accomplishments
• Dr. Albright’s concern regarding use of photoresistors addressed.
• Design Decisions: 4 panels to 1 panel• Only Arduino UNO• Aluminum framing
The Near Future
Minor Milestones:• Design Document v0.9 Nov 1• Design Document v0.95 Nov 8• November Program Review Nov 22
Major Milestones:• Design Document v1.0 Nov 15• Final Budget Nov 15• All Parts Ordered Nov 29
Issues/Concerns
• Wire tangling – Reposition the base motor upside down
• Which photoresistor design?– Test both configurations and select the most
accurate