Summary of SunAir Solar Power Controller Board/Tracker/Phone Charger
SunAir and SunAirPlus are third-generation solar charging and sun-tracking boards designed for Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and phone charging. These fully assembled PC boards integrate photoresistors to track the sun, potentially increasing power output by 25%-30%. They support building solar-powered robots, remote data monitoring systems, and custom projects with open-source drivers. The boards allow users to add servo or stepper motors for tracking and offer customizable hardware and software options.
Parts used in the SunAir/SunAirPlus Project:
- Solar Charging Board (SunAir)
- Solar Tracking Board (SunAirPlus)
- Photoresistors
- Servo Motor
- Stepper Motor
- Fully Assembled PC Board
Fully Assembled Solar Cell Controller Board and Sun Tracker for Arduinos /Raspberry Pi / Phone Charging. Plus Open Source Drivers.
About this project
What is SunAir and SunAirPlus?
Ever wanted to build your own Solar Powered Raspberry Pi or Arduino system? That is what this Kickstarter is all about!! SunAir and SunAirPlus are 3rd Generation Solar Charging and Sun Tracking Boards designed by Dr. John C. Shovic at SwitchDoc Labs.
Use Cases: Build your project!
- Solar Power System for your Arduino / Raspberry Pi
- Solar Power Charger for your Phone or Battery Pack
- Track the Sun and Turn the Panels for 25%-30% More Power
- Study, measure and improve the performance of your system
- Build a solar powered robot
- Build a remote data monitoring system
You can use this board to power your projects and add a servo or stepper motor to allow it to track the sun using photoresistors to generate even more power! It incorporates a number of outstanding features in a very compact, inexpensive single fully assembled and tested PC Board.
SunAir and SunAirPlus are customizable with your software and hardware. We are raising money to bring the final version of the 3rd Generation SunAir board to the market. The other major goal is to bring the more complex SunAirPlus board to the market in early 2015.
For more detail: SunAir Solar Power Controller Board/Tracker/Phone Charger
- What is SunAir?
SunAir is a third-generation solar charging board designed for Arduino and Raspberry Pi. - How does SunAirPlus increase power?
It uses photoresistors to track the sun, generating 25% to 30% more power. - Can I charge my phone with this board?
Yes, the board functions as a solar power charger for phones or battery packs. - What components can be added to the board?
You can add a servo or stepper motor to allow the panels to track the sun. - Is the board fully assembled?
Yes, it is a compact, inexpensive single fully assembled and tested PC Board. - Are there open-source drivers available?
Yes, the project includes open-source drivers for customization. - What is the primary goal of the Kickstarter?
The goal is to bring the final version of the SunAir board and the complex SunAirPlus board to market. - Can the system be customized?
Yes, SunAir and SunAirPlus are customizable with your own software and hardware.
