The following instructions detail how to build a Solar Power Smart Head version 3. The Head will seek light and when it finds the brightest source it will go into a low current standby mode. This version also comes with an low power FLED circuit to indicate when the head is active.
Happy Halloween!
Dave Hrynkiw
October 30, 2009
You know how I said we'd have new and exciting stuff to show off this week? That isn't quite the case. It's just been one of those weeks, and we don't have anything ready to go for you. But I can say this - we'll be opening up pre-orders for our brand spankin' new Oomlout Arduino Experimenter's Bundle pretty early next week. We're really excited about this everything-included kit for people who want to learn about Arduino goodness, so keep your eyes peeled for that one.
In the mean time... HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE! Make is running a contest for cool 'ween projects, so head on over to their Flickr pool or Youtube group to poke around their stuff.
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