https://github.com/siddharthpatelde/solarcell-testbench

This project aims to develop a test bench for analyzing the voltage and current behavior of a solar cell under varying surrounding temperatures. The project is a collaborative effort between Konstantin Sang and Siddhart Patel. Konstantin is responsible for the mechanical design and literature, while i ahandle the electronics and programmin
https://github.com/siddharthpatelde/solarcell-testbench

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This project aims to develop a test bench for analyzing the voltage and current behavior of a solar cell under varying surrounding temperatures. The project is a collaborative effort between Konstantin Sang and Siddhart Patel. Konstantin is responsible for the mechanical design and literature, while i ahandle the electronics and programmin

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/siddharthpatelde/solarcell-testbench
• Owner: siddharthpatelde
• License: mit
• Created: 2024-11-05T20:24:29.000Z (7 months ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2025-03-15T12:30:22.000Z (3 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-03-26T03:28:55.442Z (3 months ago)
• Topics: arduino, circuitdesign, control-systems, cpp, programming, rasp, signal-processing
• Language: C++
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• Size: 7.23 MB
• Stars: 6
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# Solar Cell Test Bench Project

## Overview

This project aims to develop a test bench for analyzing the voltage and current behavior of a solar cell under varying surrounding temperatures. The project is a collaborative effort between **Konstantin Sang** and **Siddhart Patel**. Konstantin is responsible for the mechanical design and literature, while Siddhart handles the electronics and programming aspects.

## Project Goal

1. **Monitoring surrounding temperature** with two DHT22 sensors.

2. **Controlling a heating element** through a relay setup.

3. **Implementing a P algorithm** for maintaining a desired temperature range, using real-time temperature feedback.

*More mini goals will be added in the future as the project progresses.*

## Current Work Steps

### Step 1: Temperature Monitoring

- Utilize two DHT22 temperature sensors to capture the ambient temperature.

- Calculate the **RMS** and **average** temperature values from both sensors to ensure a precise and stable reading.

**Status:** DONE

**Video Demonstration:**  

[![Step 1 Video](images/thumbnail_1.png)](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SOkulpQlxXZBvUerqa7_w0ityK85tI0_/view?usp=sharing)

**Library Used:**  

- [DHT Sensor Library by Adafruit](https://github.com/adafruit/DHT-sensor-library)

### Step 2: Temperature Control

- Integrate a heating element, controlled by a relay, to adjust the surrounding temperature.

- Program the microcontroller to turn the heating element on or off as needed to reach target temperatures.

**Status:** DONE

**Video Demonstration:**  

[![Step 2 Video](images/thumbnail_2.png)](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z0Fc_PCY5TwjSFO1WZ3Zr_VHilqgq-di/view?usp=sharing)

### Step 3: Implementing a Control Algorithm

- Continuously monitor the **RMS** temperature and adjust the heating element's operation to minimize deviations from the target value.

- Achieve a stable environment by dynamically controlling the heating element based on real-time feedback from the sensors.

**Status:** DONE

**Video Demonstration:**  

[![Step 3 Video](images/thumbnail_3.png)](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_RXI9lnvPoCz-GgphQD-YolMGGgfK2b0/view?usp=sharing)

### Step 4: Sensor Testing and Integration

- Test the **ACS712 Current Sensor** with both Arduino and Raspberry Pi Pico.

- Test the **Voltage Sensor** with both Arduino and Raspberry Pi Pico.

- Combine the individual codes to create a unified script for measuring both current and voltage simultaneously.

**Status:** DONE

**Video Demonstration:**  

[![Step 4 Video](images/thumbnail_4.png)](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DAmKEw3BYv09oknZa6eHkeQwC9B74rZi/view?usp=sharing)

**PDF Demonstration:**  

- **Current Sensor Analysis: ACS712**  

[![Current Sensor PDF](images/pdf_thumbnail_acs712.png)](docs/Current_Sensor_Analysis_ACS712.pdf)

- **Voltage Sensor Analysis**  

[![Voltage Sensor PDF](images/pdf_thumbnail_voltage.png)](docs/Voltage_Sensor_Analysis.pdf)

*More steps will be added in the future*

### Prerequisites

- Arduino or compatible microcontroller

- DHT22 temperature sensors (2x)

- Relay and MOSFET for heating element control

- Heating element

### Installation

1. Clone this repository to your local machine.

   ```bash

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/solar-cell-test-bench.git

## Author

**Siddharth A. Patel**  

GitHub: [siddharthpatelde](https://github.com/siddharthpatelde?tab=overview&from=2024-10-01&to=2024-10-17)

## Credits

- **Circuit Design and Electronics Programming**: All coding, electronics, and circuit design are done by Siddharth A. Patel.

- **Project Introduction and Mechanical/Literature Work**: Konstantin Sang introduced the project and is responsible for the mechanical design and literature.