Solar Tracking System Simulation
Interactive Tinkercad simulation of an Arduino-based dual LDR solar tracking system with temperature monitoring.
📘 Project Overview
This project simulates a Solar Tracking System using two LDR sensors to detect light intensity and adjust a servo motor to point toward the brighter light source. The system replicates how solar panels track the sun to optimize power generation.
⚙️ Features
- Dual LDR-based sunlight detection
- Automatic servo positioning (0°–180°)
- Night Mode activation when light is low
- Temperature sensor support (LM35 simulation)
- 16x2 I2C LCD display output
- Fully interactive simulation using Tinkercad
🧠 How It Works
- The two LDR sensors measure light intensity on both sides.
- The servo rotates toward the side with higher light intensity.
- If both LDR readings are below the threshold, the system enters Night Mode.
- The temperature sensor converts analog voltage to °C and displays it on the LCD.
📡 Hardware Used
- Arduino UNO
- SG90 Servo Motor
- 2 × LDR Sensors
- LM35 Temperature Sensor
- 16x2 I2C LCD Display
- Resistors & Jumper Wires