Comments on: Solar Power My Project Contest https://blog.voltaicsystems.com/solar-power-my-project-contest/ Solar Tutorial and DIY Solar Guides Tue, 01 Jul 2014 06:35:58 +0000 hourly 1 By: Curt Bowman *John Gulliot https://blog.voltaicsystems.com/solar-power-my-project-contest/#comment-4086 Sat, 12 Apr 2014 16:12:40 +0000 http://80ca4ebf1c.nxcli.io/?p=4722#comment-4086 We are planning to use an off-grid Arduino powered with Voltaic Systems solar panel and battery combo to control a sub-surface drip irrigation system on a corn/soybean farm in north Louisiana. The systems control will be via soil moisture content using the solar powered Arduino in the field. The entire system will be capable of fertilizer delivery, Ph modification, filter operation, water delivery data monitoring,and pump control. The system will also be capable of off-site monitoring and control via radio/internet.

]]> By: Jim Miteff https://blog.voltaicsystems.com/solar-power-my-project-contest/#comment-4084 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 18:37:58 +0000 http://80ca4ebf1c.nxcli.io/?p=4722#comment-4084 We plan to build a bird house filled with electronic sensors. We will track temperature, humidity, sound (recording), images (triggered by movement), gasses (Carbon dioxide, methane, and others), and more. All data will be stored locally on a Micro SD card and will be made available view wifi to a tablet (Android) application.

]]> By: admin https://blog.voltaicsystems.com/solar-power-my-project-contest/#comment-4083 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 15:47:49 +0000 http://80ca4ebf1c.nxcli.io/?p=4722#comment-4083 In reply to Roel Lascano.

Hi Roel – Please look into power draw of the Raspberry Pi, it can end up requiring a pretty large system. One lower power alternative is to use a GoPro in conjunction with the intervalometer from Camdo. Cost is a bit steeper though – http://cam-do.com/GoProSolarSystem.html

]]> By: Roel Lascano https://blog.voltaicsystems.com/solar-power-my-project-contest/#comment-4082 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 15:42:37 +0000 http://80ca4ebf1c.nxcli.io/?p=4722#comment-4082 I’m going to be setting up a time lapse photography system using a raspberry pi to document the construction of our new home. There is no power on the property but there’s lots of sun!

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