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On the support column of solar panels are a series of grips. You can manually tilt and rotate the solar panel using your wrench to track the sun. The more that the solar panel is facing the sun the more power it produces. We can use the data port of the panels to automate the process. Connect all of the data ports of the solar panels together using more cables, taking care to not connect the power side with the data side. At this point, we need to set up the logic to automate the orientation of the solar panels. Although not yet complete, the in-game '''Logic''' tutorial will cover the basics of this process. We will be following the guides listed in [[Solar Logic Circuits Guide]] to do this automation. Reference the [[Solar Logic Circuits Guide#Six-chip dual-axis tracking|six-chip dual-axis tracking]] design for construction on any planet in the solar system, or the simpler [[Solar Logic Circuits Guide#Two-chip single-axis tracking|two-chip single-axis tracking]] design for planets with 0Β° solar angle like the Moon. | On the support column of solar panels are a series of grips. You can manually tilt and rotate the solar panel using your wrench to track the sun. The more that the solar panel is facing the sun the more power it produces. We can use the data port of the panels to automate the process. Connect all of the data ports of the solar panels together using more cables, taking care to not connect the power side with the data side. At this point, we need to set up the logic to automate the orientation of the solar panels. Although not yet complete, the in-game '''Logic''' tutorial will cover the basics of this process. We will be following the guides listed in [[Solar Logic Circuits Guide]] to do this automation. Reference the [[Solar Logic Circuits Guide#Six-chip dual-axis tracking|six-chip dual-axis tracking]] design for construction on any planet in the solar system, or the simpler [[Solar Logic Circuits Guide#Two-chip single-axis tracking|two-chip single-axis tracking]] design for planets with 0Β° solar angle like the Moon. | ||
| β | Construct the chips listed in the ''What you need'' section of the respective guide on the electronics printer, and find a suitable place near your solar panels to set up your logic. Place the chips as listed in the guide, cycling through the different options using '''C''' to select the right chip | + | Construct the chips listed in the ''What you need'' section of the respective guide on the electronics printer, and find a suitable place near your solar panels to set up your logic. Place the chips as listed in the guide, cycling through the different options using '''C''' to select the right chip (for example, the [[Sensors|sensor kit]] contains the daylight, motion, and gas sensor. Take note of the orientation of the daylight sensor as this impacts the output. Connect your chip network to the data port of the solar panels, and connect the power output of the solar panels to the power ports of the chips to keep them powered. Consider making a new APC (using [[Solder|solder]] as described in the steel guide) to keep your circuits running even when the Sun is down. |
Use the [[Labeller|labeler]] found in your starting crates to rename the chips to make them easier to use. Additionally, you can set the value of the memory chips directly by using the labeler on the screw terminals of the memory chip. Then use your screwdriver on the screw terminals of the chips to configure them as shown in the guide. Finally, double-check your configuration, and turn on all of the chips (save the memory chips which are always on) by pressing the red LED to turn it green. Ensure that your setup is correct by making sure that your solar panels track the sun effectively. If anything is off, make sure that your daylight sensor is oriented in the right direction, your solar panels data port is oriented in the right direction for your chip setup as detailed in the guide, that the individual chips are connected properly, and that everything is powered. | Use the [[Labeller|labeler]] found in your starting crates to rename the chips to make them easier to use. Additionally, you can set the value of the memory chips directly by using the labeler on the screw terminals of the memory chip. Then use your screwdriver on the screw terminals of the chips to configure them as shown in the guide. Finally, double-check your configuration, and turn on all of the chips (save the memory chips which are always on) by pressing the red LED to turn it green. Ensure that your setup is correct by making sure that your solar panels track the sun effectively. If anything is off, make sure that your daylight sensor is oriented in the right direction, your solar panels data port is oriented in the right direction for your chip setup as detailed in the guide, that the individual chips are connected properly, and that everything is powered. | ||