Project Description

The purpose of this project is to design and realize a portable solar tracking umbrella. This project consists of several subsystems that work together to achieve the overall goal. The umbrella will use solar cells for energy collection purpose, then by way of a maximum power point tracker, charge an onboard battery. The umbrella will use two motors, and four light depended resistors to keep the umbrella facing the sun doing the daytime. During nighttime the umbrella will use LEDs to provide light to the users. An entertainment mode will cause the umbrella to spin and create unique lighting patterns.