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+# MPPT_Master
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+ARDUINO MPPT SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER (Version-3.0)
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+This is a project build for a Arduino based Solar MPPT charge controller.It has features like: LCD display,Led Indication,
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+Wi Fi data logging and provision for charging different USB devices.It is equipped with various protections to protect the
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+circuitry from abnormal condition.
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+The microcontroller used is in this controller is Arduino Nano. This design is suitable for a 50W solar panel to charge
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+a commonly used 12V lead acid battery. You can also use other Arduino board like Pro Mini,Micro and UNO.
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+Now a days the most advance solar charge controller available in the market is Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT).
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+The MPPT controller is more sophisticated and more expensive.It has several advantages over the earlier charge controller.
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+It is 30 to 40 % more efficient at low temperature.But making a MPPT charge controller is little bit complex in compare to
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+PWM charge controller.It require some basic knowledge of power electronics.
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+I put a lot of effort to make it simple, so that any one can understand it easily.If you are aware about the basics of MPPT
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+charge controller then skip the first few steps.
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+The Maximum Power Point Tracker (MPPT) circuit is based around a synchronous buck converter circuit..It steps the higher solar
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+panel voltage down to the charging voltage of the battery. The Arduino tries to maximize the watts input from the solar panel
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+by controlling the duty cycle to keep the solar panel operating at its Maximum Power Point.
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+Specification of version-3 charge controller :
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+1.Based on MPPT algorithm
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+2. LED indication for the state of charge
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+3. 20x4 character LCD display for displaying voltages,current,power etc
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+4. Overvoltage / Lightning protection
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+5. Reverse power flow protection
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+6. Short Circuit and Over load protection
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+7. Wi Fi data logging
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+8.USB port for Charging Smart Phone /Gadgets
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+Electrical specifications :
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+1.Rated Voltage= 12V
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+2.Maximum current = 5A
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+3.Maximum load current =10A
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+4. In put Voltage = Solar panel with Open circuit voltage from 12 to 25V
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+5.Solar panel power = 50W
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