UfoL's Solar Tracking

Solar Tracking Script with minimal resources and night mode.

For old version go here: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2797548006

Requires only one Daylight Sensor and IC chip, no other logic. Assign Sensor to Pin D0 (top left). Works in any orientation, including sideways and upside down. Just make sure Solar Panels and Daylight Sensor are facing the same direction. At night script will turn panels 180 from last position with sunlight and 0 elevation. Usually it is east, but can be off if sensor got in shadow before actual sunset.

Please adjust 'HOffset' in 90 increments to compensate for sensor and panels rotation. (range from -360 to +360)

I hope you will find numerous comments helpful in case you choose to read the code. Enjoy your renewable energy :)

Youtube tutorial if you like (uses old version but still valid): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs_MQSwdGAw

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Known issue: If your panels do 360 spin at any point, try subtracting or adding 360 to your HOffset setting. I.e. change 90 to -270. Some setups casue sensor's angle, offset and panels rotation to add up beyond limit. To prevent panels spinning endlessly script shifts the rotation which have side effect of doing full rotation.

Errors in script are most likely due to NoDevice or incorrect Device assigned to one of the pins. Theese are mostly errors 43, 44, 48, 59, 65. Double check pin settings and if there is no gaps in cabling. If pins are correct and wiring is all good, try reloading the script from library and export it to IC chip again. Sometimes during copy/pasting or editing script accidental letter is typed in code, which could cause error. Also sometimes IC housing gets glitched and you may need to reinstall it to force refresh. (Just early access things...)