DIY Solar Tracking Electronic Kit

This kit is an excellent value and teaches you far more than just "solar tracking." The setup was surprisingly easy. The components are well-packaged, the instructions are clear, and the whole thing comes together quickly. You don't need prior experience, just a willingness to follow the guide. Where this kit shines is the education. You learn programming with Arduino by seeing how code translates directly to physical movement. Plus, you get hands-on experience with several sensors: the light-dependent resistors (LDRs) that drive the tracking, as well as an included DHT11 temperature and humidity sensor for extra projects. It’s an impressive, all-in-one package that covers mechanics, circuitry, and coding. Worth the price for anyone wanting a deep dive into practical, sensor-based electronics.

Keyestudio knocks it out of the ballpark once again with this solar tracking kit. Keyestudio really goes the extra mile when it comes to their packaging, it is one of the many great benefits this kit provides over others that are similar. Each component and part is separated into its own packaging with clear indicators of what is in the bag, which corresponds to their instructions making assembly much easier! The kit itself is actually bigger than I thought it would be, with the solar panel about the same size as a cellphone, which can output a decent amount of power. The instructions included in the online Dropbox folder are very easy to use, and they even included a common problems PDF which is helpful. The code and all the needed software components are also in the Dropbox folder, so everything is all in one place. If you want to try out a really cool Arduino based sun or light tracking station, this one is recommended!

Had great fun putting this together. No major issues, but a few minor ones. The orientation of the second plate (peripheral) sorta matters. Didn't notice it until it was already assembled and I was integrating the next platform. Not a real big deal, with some minor hacking it went together OK and worked. Other minor issue is that I seemed to get hardware from another project. Was missing some screws and had a bunch I could find no use for. Fortunately I have a goodly collection of screws so working it out wasn't an issue. Overall, I'd recommend this project for fun, education and quite possibly usefulness. I had to live with the first two being on the north side of the building and getting maybe 5 minutes of sun at high summer :-)). Still it did work with what little we have when we have it :-). Get it, have fun and learn!!! I'm sure my bag of screws was a fluke.

This was so fun to build. The instructions take a little getting used to, but they are followable. I would but this again.

Good kit. Instructions could be better. A component died and I reached out to support for a replacement and never heard back from them.

This is a well made and well documented educational kit. An Arduino UNO equivalent with extra connectors is included. There are multiple lessons to test and gain familiarity with each component and a final lesson for the complete product. The documentation on how the components work is divided between the lessons, so recommend reading the user manual. There are FAQ and code examples. Device libraries are included, in case you cannot reach the standard Arduino libraries.

The only documentation provided were three links to PDF's and YouTube videos that were all dead pages.

Works great

Pacco arrivato dieci giorni prima di quanto c'era scritto e sono felice così. Semplice da assemblare e veramente ben fatto! Nel video ho costretto a muoversi il pannello e segue bene la luce, ovviamente normalmente al sole non fa quegli scatti che fa con la lampada con cui ho fatto il video. Diciamo che la ricarica esterna per il telefono non è di quelle veloci ma fa il suo in maniera ottima. L'arduino compreso è meglio degli altri perché permette di non avere un infinità di cavetti esterni e permette di alimentare direttamente tanti sensori. Le istruzioni sono complete e fatte veramente bene, sono stupito. La batteria non è inclusa ma penso che sia per le politiche di spedizione, io ne avevo una da parte. bello che ci sia il sensore di umidità. Consigliato a chi vuole imparare perché ci sono anche 9 lezioni su singoli sensori e a chi invece voleva un kit simile come me per unirlo ad un progetto più grande.

Me ha gustado las explicaciónes de montaje incluyendo las demostraciones para la programación de algunos módulos que se emplearan en el montaje final. Un Buen producto para prácticas de Arduino. El kit funcionó a la primera, solo hay que tener cuidado de no olvidarse de calibrar los servos antes del montaje como bien indican las instrucciones. Es ideal para estudio en los colegios. El único pero, es el que no traíga la batería de 3,7v, hay que comprarla aparte.

Tout fonctionne, matériel de bonne qualité, montage intéressant.

Amazing

The KEYESTUDIO DIY Solar Tracking Kit is a fantastic project for inquisitive minds and anyone who loves to tinker. My daughter found it incredibly interesting, making it a great "off the cuff" gift for young adults. Just remember to be patient—this isn't a LEGO set. If you miswire something, it won’t work, which actually creates a great opportunity for troubleshooting and real-world problem solving. The instructions require you to use a webpage, which can be a pro or a con depending on your setup, and keep in mind that the rechargeable battery is not included. While the kit is excellent, it would be even better if they provided additional information on how to adjust components or add your own custom sensors to the build. TL;DR: A challenging and rewarding Arduino project that’s perfect for curious tinkerers. It requires a separate battery and a web browser for instructions, but it's a great way to learn electronics through hands-on troubleshooting.