Help Needed for Solar Panel Project

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The discussion centers on a solar panel project involving a heliostat skylight, utilizing an 8051 microcontroller to manage inputs from four photodiode sensors and outputs to two stepper motors. The user seeks clarification on using a single ULN2003 driver for both stepper motors and how to connect a solar panel as a power source. The community advises that the solar panel can be connected similarly to other power sources, with variations based on whether it directly powers the device or charges a battery for later use.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of 8051 microcontroller functionality
  • Knowledge of ULN2003 stepper motor driver circuit
  • Familiarity with photodiode sensor integration
  • Basic principles of solar panel power connections
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the specifications and limitations of the ULN2003 driver for dual motor applications
  • Learn about interfacing solar panels with microcontrollers for power management
  • Explore ADC functionality in the 8051 microcontroller for sensor data acquisition
  • Investigate best practices for designing a heliostat system
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Electronics engineering students, hobbyists working on solar energy projects, and anyone interested in microcontroller applications in robotics and automation.

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need help please

hi all

i need hulp on my project

Im a senior electronic engineer student .

my project is about heliostat skylight which use a mirror to reflect sun light to spacefic target.
I'm going to use 8051 microcontroller to interface btween inputs which they are 4 photodiode sensor depand on 12v and outputs which 2 stepper motor with 5v . For stepper motor I'll use uln2003 to make stepper motor driver circuit. 8051 microcontroller has a ADC so it will be easy to connect the sensor.

1- can i use 1 uln2003 for 2 stepper motor?
2- if i want the power source for the whole project solar panel, how can i connect it to my project?

please i need your help help me please.
 
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toomy said:
Im a senior electronic engineer student .

my project is about heliostat skylight which use a mirror to reflect sun light to spacefic target.
I'm going to use 8051 microcontroller to interface btween inputs which they are 4 photodiode sensor depand on 12v and outputs which 2 stepper motor with 5v . For stepper motor I'll use uln2003 to make stepper motor driver circuit. 8051 microcontroller has a ADC so it will be easy to connect the sensor.

1- can i use 1 uln2003 for 2 stepper motor?
2- if i want the power source for the whole project solar panel, how can i connect it to my project?

Welcome to PF toomy!

A few notes:
Don't use a stupid font when posting (a senior electronics student should be aware of that).
Don't make the writing huge, same reason as above.
Name your thread appropriately based on its content.

I'm not so sure about your first question, but so far as a solar panel goes you would connect it up the same way as any other power source (slight variation depending on whether it is direct powering the device or storing the energy for use later).

Jared
 


jarednjames said:
Welcome to PF toomy!

A few notes:
Don't use a stupid font when posting (a senior electronics student should be aware of that).
Don't make the writing huge, same reason as above.
Name your thread appropriately based on its content.

I'm not so sure about your first question, but so far as a solar panel goes you would connect it up the same way as any other power source (slight variation depending on whether it is direct powering the device or storing the energy for use later).

Jared

thank you for the advices, i will try to do my best about it.

thx for help about the solar panel.
 


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