As the object is moved in front of the Pixy, the data stream will print out the x and y coordinates, along with the object height and name. You can capture the data to a text file using standard Linux command-line redirection. For example: sudo ./hello_pixy > data.txt. A portion of the output I captured from the Pixy is shown in Listing 2.
Solar panels typically last between 20 to 30 years with many producing energy beyond that timespan. Lavrova notes that many systems installed as early as the 1970s are still producing power, albeit a little less than when they were brand new.
Q. How long will the solar panels last? Solar panels are made from Silicon and can last at least 25 years if properly maintained. However they do lose efficiency over a period of time. LG offers a 25 years output warranty for its panels. Low cost solar panels do use materials with less long life properties and some have started to fail in the harsh Australian climate.