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The designs on this page are valid as of v0.2.3304.16432 (2022-06-06) | The designs on this page are valid as of v0.2.3304.16432 (2022-06-06) | ||
| − | == Geometry Of Solar Panels and Daylight Sensors == | + | While this specific Guide calls out the sensor being place a specific direction(north), its not necessary to orient your sensors to a specific direction. |
| + | If you find your panels don't point at the sun, you can add either 0,90,180 or 270 to the horizontal until they point at the sun. This guide is an attempt | ||
| + | to simplify the setup by removing an extra math, and memory chip(6 chips instead of 8). | ||
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| + | == Geometry Of [[Solar Panel|Solar Panels]] and [[Sensors#Daylight Sensor|Daylight Sensors]] == | ||
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==Solar tracking using Logic Chips == | ==Solar tracking using Logic Chips == | ||
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=== Six-chip dual-axis tracking === | === Six-chip dual-axis tracking === | ||
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'''What you need:''' | '''What you need:''' | ||
| − | * Kit (Logic I/O) x4 | + | * [[Kit (Logic I/O)]] x4 |
| − | * Kit (Logic Processor) | + | * [[Kit (Logic Processor)]] |
| − | * Kit (Logic Memory) | + | * [[Kit (Logic Memory)]] |
| − | * Kit (Sensor) > Daylight Sensor | + | * [[Sensors|Kit (Sensor)]] > [[Sensors#Daylight Sensor|Daylight Sensor]] |
Place the Daylight Sensor facing up, with the Data Port facing north. | Place the Daylight Sensor facing up, with the Data Port facing north. | ||
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| Logic Reader || Vertical Reader || Daylight Sensor || Vertical || | | Logic Reader || Vertical Reader || Daylight Sensor || Vertical || | ||
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| − | | Batch Writer || Vertical Writer || Vertical | + | | Batch Writer || Vertical Writer || Vertical Correction Math || Vertical || Solar Panel |
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! '''Chip''' !! '''Chip label''' !! '''Value''' | ! '''Chip''' !! '''Chip label''' !! '''Value''' | ||
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| − | [[File: | + | [[File:2022-10-02 Two-axis solar tracking.png|Accurate two-axis solar tracking]] |
| − | The panels should align themselves to the sun if you make sure to put the Power Port on the panels facing east (90 degrees). | + | The panels should align themselves to the sun if you make sure to put the Power Port on the panels facing east (90 degrees). If you've already built the panels and logic with the Power Port facing west, swapping the direction of the sensor so that its Data Port faces south will allow the setup to work with no additional changes. |
== Solar tracking using Integrated Circuits == | == Solar tracking using Integrated Circuits == | ||
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'''What you need:''' | '''What you need:''' | ||
| − | * Integrated Circuit (IC10) | + | * [[Integrated Circuit (IC10)]] |
| − | * Kit (IC Housing) | + | * [[Kit (IC Housing)]] |
| − | * Kit (Sensor) > Daylight Sensor | + | * [[Sensors|Kit (Sensor)]] > [[Sensors#Daylight Sensor|Daylight Sensor]] |
And if you don't already have one set up: | And if you don't already have one set up: | ||
| − | * Kit (Computer) | + | * [[Kit (Computer)]] |
| − | * IC Editor Motherboard | + | * [[Motherboard (IC Editor)|IC Editor Motherboard]] |
Place the Daylight Sensor facing up, note which direction the Data Port is facing, and which direction the solar panel Power Port is facing. These two directions are needed in the code. The Daylight Sensor is connected to the d0 screw, that's all you need. | Place the Daylight Sensor facing up, note which direction the Data Port is facing, and which direction the solar panel Power Port is facing. These two directions are needed in the code. The Daylight Sensor is connected to the d0 screw, that's all you need. | ||
| − | + | A simple code example can be found here: https://stationeering.com/tools/ic/_2FpmwojGnBq<br> | |
| + | This code is considered "inefficient" since it's hard-coded to spam all types of solar panels, even if you don't have them. | ||
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| + | A better code example can be found here: https://stationeering.com/tools/ic/_2FpoBEcd3QK<br> | ||
| + | It targets the solar-panel types on d2 and (optionally) d3, so it's less spammy. It also has an option for a display (Kit (Console)) on d1 that shows the sum of power output from both types of panels | ||
Latest revision as of 10:08, 20 December 2024
Contents
Disclaimer[edit]
Due to the frequency of game updates, all solutions are subject to change and may or may not be functional.
The designs on this page are valid as of v0.2.3304.16432 (2022-06-06)
While this specific Guide calls out the sensor being place a specific direction(north), its not necessary to orient your sensors to a specific direction. If you find your panels don't point at the sun, you can add either 0,90,180 or 270 to the horizontal until they point at the sun. This guide is an attempt to simplify the setup by removing an extra math, and memory chip(6 chips instead of 8).
Geometry Of Solar Panels and Daylight Sensors[edit]
Geometry of values measured by daylight sensor in horizontal (yaw) mode
Geometry of values measured by daylight sensor in vertical (pitch) mode
Effect of setting horizontal rotation of a solar panel
Equations relating horizontal sensor measurements from various orientations to solar panel horizontal rotation
Solar tracking using Logic Chips[edit]
Six-chip dual-axis tracking[edit]
To get a "100%" accurate solar tracker on planets with an offset solar arc, you need to include the Horizontal component to the solar angle.
What you need:
Place the Daylight Sensor facing up, with the Data Port facing north.
| Horizontal | ||||
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| Chip | Chip label | IN | VAR | OUT |
| Logic Reader | Horizontal Reader | Daylight Sensor | Horizontal | |
| Batch Writer | Horizontal Writer | Horizontal Reader | Horizontal | Solar Panel |
| Vertical | ||||
| Chip | Chip label | IN | VAR | OUT |
| Logic Reader | Vertical Reader | Daylight Sensor | Vertical | |
| Batch Writer | Vertical Writer | Vertical Correction Math | Vertical | Solar Panel |
| Chip | Chip label | Value | ||
| Logic Memory | Vertical Correction Memory | 90 | ||
| Chip | Chip label | IN 1 | IN 2 | OUT |
| Logic Math | Vertical Correction Math | Vertical Reader | Vertical Correction Memory | Add |
The panels should align themselves to the sun if you make sure to put the Power Port on the panels facing east (90 degrees). If you've already built the panels and logic with the Power Port facing west, swapping the direction of the sensor so that its Data Port faces south will allow the setup to work with no additional changes.
Solar tracking using Integrated Circuits[edit]
This is the most powerful way to track the sun, but the implementation might be a bit daunting at first.
What you need:
And if you don't already have one set up:
Place the Daylight Sensor facing up, note which direction the Data Port is facing, and which direction the solar panel Power Port is facing. These two directions are needed in the code. The Daylight Sensor is connected to the d0 screw, that's all you need.
A simple code example can be found here: https://stationeering.com/tools/ic/_2FpmwojGnBq
This code is considered "inefficient" since it's hard-coded to spam all types of solar panels, even if you don't have them.
A better code example can be found here: https://stationeering.com/tools/ic/_2FpoBEcd3QK
It targets the solar-panel types on d2 and (optionally) d3, so it's less spammy. It also has an option for a display (Kit (Console)) on d1 that shows the sum of power output from both types of panels