College - Author 1
College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
Department - Author 1
BioResource and Agricultural Engineering Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in BioResource and Agricultural Engineering
Date
3-2012
Primary Advisor
Shaun Kelly
Abstract/Summary
This senior project discusses the design and construction of a solar operated gate. A solar panel is used to charge a battery, and then an inverter is used to run a garage door opener off the battery. The garage door opener operates a short lever arm which is connected to a longer lever arm which is connected to the gate. Each component and mounting mechanisms were designed and built to effectively provide the gate opening function. The finished product operates well, the gate opens in about 8 seconds after the button is pressed on the remote controller or wall mount entry.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/braesp/33
Included in
Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering Commons, Other Mechanical Engineering Commons, Power and Energy Commons