Real-time data acquisition using Arduino and phyphox: measuring the electrical power of solar panels in contexts of exposure to light in physics classroomOpen Access

Pusch, Alexander; Ubben, Malte; Laumann, Daniel; Heinicke, Susanne; Heusler, Stefan

Research article (journal) | Peer reviewed

Abstract

An easy circuit for measuring the power of a solar panel in physics classroom by using the microcontroller Arduino will be introduced in this article. The measured data is transferred via Bluetooth to the smartphone app 'phyphox' where it is displayed graphically. The circuitry enables measuring the power of a solar panel in different situations of light intensity. Several model experiments for students will be described.

Details about the publication

JournalPhysics Education
Volume56
Page range1-13
StatusPublished
Release year2021
Language in which the publication is writtenEnglish
Keywordsarduino; solar cell; experiments; energy; phyphox; smartphone

Authors from the University of Münster

Heinicke, Susanne Monika
Heusler, Stefan
Laumann, Daniel
Pusch, Alexander
Ubben, Malte

Projects the publication originates from

Duration: 01/04/2019 - 31/03/2023
Funded by: Joachim Herz Stiftung, Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space
Type of project: Participation in federally funded joint project