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The Automated Sun-Tracker

Design a passive or active control system that keeps a light sensor oriented directly toward a moving light source. Your mechanism must demonstrate automatic correction when the source shifts position and maintain a stable alignment for at least 30 seconds. Participants should focus on minimizing oscillations during the tracking process.

Materials: Small servo motor, photoresistors, breadboard, jumper wires, Arduino or microcontroller, cardboard, and rubber bands.

Deadline: September 18, 2026
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Background: NASA/ESA Hubble