Solar Roller Coaster
Solar Roller Coaster
The Solar Roller Coaster is a unique, IoT-enabled solar panel system designed to harness renewable energy while providing a mesmerizing visual experience. This innovative component combines the benefits of solar power generation with an aesthetically pleasing, roller coaster-inspired design.
The Solar Roller Coaster's primary function is to generate electrical energy from sunlight, which can be used to power various devices, systems, or even feed into the grid. The system consists of a series of interconnected, curved solar panels that resemble a miniature roller coaster track. As the sun moves across the sky, the panels adjust their angle and orientation to maximize energy absorption.
22%
500W per panel
12V, 24V, or 48V (configurable)
Up to 100A
-20C to 40C (-4F to 104F)
| Modular design; each panel | 1.5m x 0.5m x 0.1m (4.9ft x 1.6ft x 0.3ft) |
Approximately 10kg (22lbs) per panel
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRaWAN, or custom protocol (upon request)
UL 1703 and UL 1741
IEC 61215 and IEC 61730
| RoHS, CE, FCC, and ISO 9001 | 2015 |
The Solar Roller Coaster is an innovative, IoT-enabled solar panel system that combines functionality with aesthetic appeal. Its modular design, maximum energy harvesting capabilities, and real-time monitoring features make it an attractive solution for various applications, from residential and commercial installations to public art installations and educational projects.
Solar Roller Coaster Component DocumentationOverviewThe Solar Roller Coaster is a unique IoT component that combines solar power harvesting with a linear motion mechanism, enabling devices to generate power while moving along a track. This component is ideal for outdoor IoT applications that require autonomous power generation and motion.Technical SpecificationsPower Generation: Up to 5V, 1A output via USB-C connector
Motion Mechanism: Linear motion with adjustable speed (0.1-10 cm/s) and acceleration (0.01-1 m/s)
Solar Panel: 6V, 2W peak power output
Communication: I2C, UART, and SPI interfaces available
Dimensions: 100 x 50 x 20 mm (L x W x H)Code Examples### Example 1: Basic Power Generation and Motion Control using ArduinoIn this example, we'll demonstrate how to use the Solar Roller Coaster to generate power and control the motion mechanism using an Arduino board.```
#include <Wire.h>#define SOLAR_ROLLER_COASTER_ADDRESS 0x1Avoid setup() {
// Initialize I2C communication
Wire.begin();
// Set the motion mechanism to move at 1 cm/s
Wire.beginTransmission(SOLAR_ROLLER_COASTER_ADDRESS);
Wire.write(0x01); // Set motion speed register
Wire.write(0x01); // Set speed value (1 cm/s)
Wire.endTransmission();
}void loop() {
// Read the generated power voltage
Wire.beginTransmission(SOLAR_ROLLER_COASTER_ADDRESS);
Wire.write(0x02); // Read power voltage register
int voltage = Wire.read();
Wire.endTransmission();
// Print the generated power voltage
Serial.print("Generated Power Voltage: ");
Serial.print(voltage);
Serial.println(" mV");
delay(1000);
}
```### Example 2: Powering a Wi-Fi Sensor Node using Python and Raspberry PiIn this example, we'll demonstrate how to use the Solar Roller Coaster to power a Wi-Fi sensor node using a Raspberry Pi and Python.```
import RPi.GPIO as GPIO
import time# Set up the Raspberry Pi's GPIO pins
GPIO.setmode(GPIO.BCM)
GPIO.setup(17, GPIO.OUT) # GPIO 17 as output for solar roller coaster control# Set the motion mechanism to move at 5 cm/s
GPIO.output(17, GPIO.HIGH)
time.sleep(0.5)
GPIO.output(17, GPIO.LOW)# Read the generated power voltage
voltage = 0
with open('/sys/bus/i2c/devices/i2c-1/1-001a/power_voltage', 'r') as f:
voltage = int(f.read())print("Generated Power Voltage:", voltage, "mV")# Use the generated power to power a Wi-Fi sensor node
# (Replace with your Wi-Fi sensor node code)
```These examples illustrate the basic functionality of the Solar Roller Coaster component and provide a foundation for more complex IoT projects.