Solar Logic Circuits Guide - Revision history

Thoth: add illustration of duality of solar panel coordinates

2025-12-15T20:44:11Z

add illustration of duality of solar panel coordinates

Thoth: remove a diagram that contains obsolete info

2025-12-15T20:35:35Z

remove a diagram that contains obsolete info

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Kittensune: Undo revision 23585 by Erizamanu (talk) - don't destroy a public wiki article

2025-09-30T02:55:38Z

Undo revision 23585 by Erizamanu (talk) - don't destroy a public wiki article

Erizamanu: removed due to community backlash

2025-09-25T21:36:23Z

removed due to community backlash

SemlerPDX: Adjusted wording and removed note discouraging new users to learn IC10

2025-09-25T21:22:07Z

Adjusted wording and removed note discouraging new users to learn IC10

Erizamanu: /* Solar tracking using Logic Chips - Non-Moon */

2025-09-25T21:16:52Z

‎Solar tracking using Logic Chips - Non-Moon

Erizamanu: Disclaimer

2025-09-25T21:03:30Z

Disclaimer

Erizamanu: Finalizing edits, credits/additional info, IC10 info, etc.

2025-09-25T20:56:20Z

Finalizing edits, credits/additional info, IC10 info, etc.

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	A better code example can be found here: https://stationeering.com/tools/ic/_2FpoBEcd3QK<br>		A better code example can be found here: https://stationeering.com/tools/ic/_2FpoBEcd3QK<br>
	It targets the solar-panel types on '''d2''' and (optionally) '''d3''', so it's less spammy. It also has an option for a display ('''Kit (Console)''') on '''d1''' that shows the sum of power output from both types of panels		It targets the solar-panel types on '''d2''' and (optionally) '''d3''', so it's less spammy. It also has an option for a display ('''Kit (Console)''') on '''d1''' that shows the sum of power output from both types of panels
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		+	== duality of orientation ==
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		+	Due to the coordinate system used by solar panels, it is actually possible to capture peak sunlight using two different (but related) H,V coordinates.
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		+	[[File:stationeers-solar-duality.svg\|frameless\|panels using different control logic to accomplish the same goal]]
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		+	This screenshot shows two sets of solar panels, each with its own daylight sensor. Each sensor is oriented differently to properly match its panel and formulas. The panel on the right uses panel.horizontal = daysensor.horizontal; panel.vertical = 90-daysensor.vertical; while the panel on the left uses panel.horizontal = daysensor.horizontal; panel.vertical = daysensor.vertical + 90. They both achieve the same orientation.

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 daylight sensor vertical.png|Geometry of values measured by daylight sensor in vertical (pitch) mode
 solar panel yaw-Horizontal setting.png|Effect of setting horizontal rotation of a solar panel
 </gallery>

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	solar-horiz-formulas.svg\|Equations relating horizontal sensor measurements from various orientations to solar panel horizontal rotation		solar-horiz-formulas.svg\|Equations relating horizontal sensor measurements from various orientations to solar panel horizontal rotation
	</gallery>		</gallery>
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−	~~== Credits // Additonal Information ==~~
−
−	~~The majority of this content is written by Erizamanu. Feel free to DM me with '''constructive''' suggestions or questions via Discord.~~
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−	The previous page content was removed following an exchange on the Stationeers Discord between Fuddnir (Previous primary writer) and Risu. The current circuit is an optimized (2 fewer components) version of Fuddnir's circuit that I developed for use in my game.
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−	~~See the Revision History under Actions for the full change logs.~~

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 The designs on this page are valid as of v0.2.5906.26015 (2025-09-25)
-==Solar tracking using Logic Chips ==
+==Solar tracking using Logic Chips - Moon  ==
-'''WIP'''
 == Geometry Of [[Solar Panel|Solar Panel]]s and [[Sensors|Daylight Sensors]] ==
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 solar-horiz-formulas.svg|Equations relating horizontal sensor measurements from various orientations to solar panel horizontal rotation
 </gallery>

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 The designs on this page are valid as of v0.2.5906.26015 (2025-09-25)
-==Solar tracking using Logic Chips - Moon  ==
+==Solar tracking using Logic Chips ==
+'''WIP'''
 == Geometry Of [[Solar Panel|Solar Panel]]s and [[Sensors|Daylight Sensors]] ==
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 solar-horiz-formulas.svg|Equations relating horizontal sensor measurements from various orientations to solar panel horizontal rotation
 </gallery>

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 == Solar tracking using IC-10 ==
-Using the in-game [[IC10]] code is a complicated process that requires knowledge of programming in an assembly-level language similar to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIPS_architecture MIPS].  If you are not proficient at programming in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIPS_architecture MIPS], it is not recommended to attempt to code [[IC10]].  Instead, it is recommended to refer to prewritten [[IC10]] code such as [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1892925984 Tallinu's IC10 Free-form Solar Tracking Script].
+Using the in-game [[IC10]] code is a complicated process that requires learning and/or knowledge of programming in an assembly-level language similar to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIPS_architecture MIPS], which IC10 was based upon/inspired by.  Even if you are not proficient at programming, given its simplistic nature, a solar tracking script is a great way to start learning [[IC10]], and the general logic and programming skills required to write even more complicated and advanced [[IC10]] code to automate your systems in Stationeers.
 == Geometry Of [[Solar Panel|Solar Panel]]s and [[Sensors|Daylight Sensors]] ==

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 * A [[Labeller]] is recommended to differentiate horizontal/vertical components, but not required
-The orientation of the [[Sensors|Daylight Sensor]] is important for any solar logic control circuit.  Since we are controlling both the vertical and horizontal alignments, '''the direction of the data port''' does matter, and '''must face either north or south'''. Additionally, '''the blue solar face of the [[Sensors|Daylight Sensor]] must face either east or west'''.  The pairing of the facings is as follows:
+The orientation of the [[Sensors|Daylight Sensor]] is important for any solar logic control circuit.  Since we are controlling both the vertical and horizontal alignments, '''the direction of the data port''' does matter, and '''must face either north or south'''. Additionally, '''the blue solar face of the [[Sensors|Daylight Sensor]] must face either east or west''', and the '''[[Solar Panel]] power port must face east or west'''.  The pairing of the facings is as follows:
 {| class="wikitable"
 |-
-! !! '''Blue Face''' !! '''Data Port'''
+! !! '''Blue Face / [[Solar Panel]] Power Port''' !! '''[[Sensors|Daylight Sensor]] Data Port'''
 |-
 | Option 1 || West || South

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	==Solar tracking using Logic Chips - Non-Moon ==		==Solar tracking using Logic Chips - Non-Moon ==
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		+	'''THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION NEEDS TESTING ON A NON-MOON PLANET., I (ERIZAMANU) DON'T HAVE A WORKING NON-MOON SAVE (IM GOING FOR YEAR ACHIEVEMENT ON THE MOON RN) FOLLOWING THE TERRAIN UPDATE, SO IF SOMEONE COULD VERIFY THIS CIRCUIT OFF THE MOON AND DM ME I WOULD BE ETERNALLY GRATEFUL THANKS'''

	Solar tracking not on the [[Worlds\|Moon]] remains straightforward, however is inherently more complicated due to not having a near 0° solar angle. You will need the following:		Solar tracking not on the [[Worlds\|Moon]] remains straightforward, however is inherently more complicated due to not having a near 0° solar angle. You will need the following:

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 The designs on this page are valid as of v0.2.5906.26015 (2025-09-25)
 ==Solar tracking using Logic Chips - Moon  ==
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-! Component !! Port A !! Connection A !! Port B !! Connection B !! Port C !! Connection C
+! '''Component''' !! '''Port A''' !! '''Connection A''' !! '''Port B''' !! '''Connection B''' !! '''Port C''' !! '''Connection C'''
 |-
 | [[Logic I/O|Logic Reader]] || IN || [[Sensors|Daylight Sensor]] || VAR || Vertical || N/A || N/A
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 ==Solar tracking using Logic Chips - Non-Moon  ==
 Solar tracking not on the [[Worlds|Moon]] remains straightforward, however is inherently more complicated due to not having a near 0° solar angle.  You will need the following:
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 * x2 [[Logic I/O|Batch Writer]]
 * [[Cables|Cable Coil]]s, a [[Wrench]], a [[Screwdriver]], and [[Wire Cutters]] at a minimum
-* A [[Labeller]] is reccommended to differential horizontal/vertical components, but not required
+* A [[Labeller]] is recommended to differentiate horizontal/vertical components, but not required
-The orientation of the [[Sensors|Daylight Sensor]] is important for any solar logic control circuit.  Since we are controlling both the vertical and horizontal alignments, '''the direction of the data port does''' matter, and '''must face either north or south'''. Additionally, '''the blue solar face of the [[Sensors|Daylight Sensor]] must face either east or west'''.  The pairing of the facings is as follows:
+The orientation of the [[Sensors|Daylight Sensor]] is important for any solar logic control circuit.  Since we are controlling both the vertical and horizontal alignments, '''the direction of the data port''' does matter, and '''must face either north or south'''. Additionally, '''the blue solar face of the [[Sensors|Daylight Sensor]] must face either east or west'''.  The pairing of the facings is as follows:
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 | Vertical [[Logic I/O|Batch Writer]] || IN || Vertical [[Logic I/O|Logic Reader]] || OUT VAR || Vertical || OUT TYPE || [[Solar Panel]]
 |-
-| Horizontal [[Logic I/O|Logic Reader]] || IN || [[Sensors|Daylight Sensor]] || VAR || Vertical || N/A || N/A
+| Horizontal [[Logic I/O|Logic Reader]] || IN || [[Sensors|Daylight Sensor]] || VAR || Horizontal || N/A || N/A
 |-
-| Horizontal [[Logic I/O|Batch Writer]] || IN || Horizontal [[Logic I/O|Logic Reader]] || OUT VAR || Vertical || OUT TYPE || [[Solar Panel]]
+| Horizontal [[Logic I/O|Batch Writer]] || IN || Horizontal [[Logic I/O|Logic Reader]] || OUT VAR || Horizontal || OUT TYPE || [[Solar Panel]]
 |}