{"product_id":"kit-solar-panel-tracker-pro-kit-with-arduino-uno-plus-ldr","title":"Solar Panel Tracker Pro Kit with Arduino Uno + LDR","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBuild a Dual-Axis Solar Tracker for Satellites \u0026amp; Space Projects — Arduino Uno + LDR Kit\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"value-summary\"\u003eEvery part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-strip\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-4 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-18\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual-axis solar tracking \u0026amp; microcontroller integration\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen satellites orbit Earth, their solar panels must constantly reorient toward the Sun to maintain power — this kit recreates that critical system on your workbench. You’ll assemble a quad-LDR sensor array that feeds light direction data to an Arduino Uno, then program two servo motors to tilt and pan a small solar panel for maximum energy capture. It’s the same closed-loop control logic used in real spacecraft, shrunk into a hands-on 3-hour build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fully functional solar tracking test rig. Four light-dependent resistors detect brightness from all sides, an Arduino Uno computes the vector to the strongest light source, and a pair of SG90 servos positions a panel mount (panel not included) to face it directly. The 0.96-inch OLED displays real-time angle data so you can verify tracking accuracy. By moving a flashlight around the sensor, you’ll watch the mechanism follow it — proving the concept behind tens of thousands of orbiting solar arrays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow to interface multiple LDR sensors with Arduino and read analog values to infer light direction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDual-axis servo control using PWM signals and the Arduino servo library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClosed-loop control algorithms (simple difference-based tracking) for real-time reorientation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDisplaying sensor data and tracker angles on an OLED via I2C communication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArduino Uno R3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLDR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSG90 Servo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.96in OLED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10kΩ Resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100nF Capacitors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e830-pt Breadboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMale-to-Male Jumper Wires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9V Battery Snap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFactor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSourcing Separately\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompoden Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility checks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYou verify every part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-tested as a system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuild support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForums and scattered tutorials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI companion trained on this exact project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime to first working build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDays of debugging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHours, with step-by-step guidance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping coordination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple sellers, multiple delays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Kit Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis intermediate kit is ideal for CBSE Class 11 and 12 students building physics investigatory projects on renewable energy, B.Tech ECE\/EEE first-year students tackling mini projects at NITs, IITs, or VIT, and ATL Tinkering Lab participants preparing for the Smart India Hackathon. If you’ve completed a basic Arduino starter kit and want a deeper dive into sensor fusion and motion control with a real satellite-engineering use case, this is your next step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt and Backed by Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project — accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I get stuck during the build?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur AI companion — accessed via the QR code on the box — walks you through every line of code and wiring detail. You can also message us on WhatsApp for human help within hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need a separate solar panel?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes the tracker mechanism and sensors, but you'll need a small solar panel (5V–6V, 1–3W) to mount. A standard 6V hobby panel works perfectly and is widely available in Bengaluru's electronics markets or online.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I adapt this for a school science exhibition?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The kit is designed to demonstrate dual-axis solar tracking live. Use a bright flashlight or halogen lamp to simulate the Sun, and the OLED display will show real-time angles — it’s a showstopper at CBSE or state-level exhibitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the Arduino programmed from scratch?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, you'll write the code using the Arduino IDE following our step-by-step guidance. The AI companion helps debug and explains each function, so you'll own the entire control logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eSolar — LDR quad sensor drives two servos to point panel at brightest light source. 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