DIY Solar Tracker || How much solar energy can it save?
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Photovoltaic Off-Grid System: https://youtu.be/WU16AJwvNhE
Power Meter/Logger: https://youtu.be/lrugreN2K4w
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Mini Pan Tilt from Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:708819
More project information (code, schematic, parts list,.....) on Instructables: https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Miniature-Solar-Tracker/
Parts list (incomplete, see Instructables for more, affiliate links):
Aliexpress:
1x Arduino Nano: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dUVUQIV
2x SG90 Servo: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dVGfXVr
4x Photoresistor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d6Sv4PX
4x 1kohm Resistor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dZa9b9X
Ebay:
1x Arduino Nano: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=201539955347&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg
2x SG90 Servo: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=253673114521&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg
4x Photoresistor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=401051315285&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg
4x 1kohm Resistor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=371759674335&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg
In this project I will show you how to create a solar tracker which like the name implies can follow the movement of the sun throughout the day. And at the end I will show you the energy harvest difference between a solar tracker mounted solar panel and a flat mounted solar panel.
Thanks to JLCPCB for sponsoring this video
Visit https://jlcpcb.com to get professional PCBs for low prices
Music:
2011 Lookalike by Bartlebeats
Ecstatic Wave, Jens Kiilstofte
https://machinimasound.com/music
Previous video: https://youtu.be/SPoMvuRxwFw
Photovoltaic Off-Grid System: https://youtu.be/WU16AJwvNhE
Power Meter/Logger: https://youtu.be/lrugreN2K4w
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatscottlab
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GreatScottLab
Support me for more videos: https://www.patreon.com/GreatScott?ty=h
Mini Pan Tilt from Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:708819
More project information (code, schematic, parts list,.....) on Instructables: https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Miniature-Solar-Tracker/
Parts list (incomplete, see Instructables for more, affiliate links):
Aliexpress:
1x Arduino Nano: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dUVUQIV
2x SG90 Servo: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dVGfXVr
4x Photoresistor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d6Sv4PX
4x 1kohm Resistor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dZa9b9X
Ebay:
1x Arduino Nano: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=201539955347&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg
2x SG90 Servo: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=253673114521&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg
4x Photoresistor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=401051315285&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg
4x 1kohm Resistor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=371759674335&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg
In this project I will show you how to create a solar tracker which like the name implies can follow the movement of the sun throughout the day. And at the end I will show you the energy harvest difference between a solar tracker mounted solar panel and a flat mounted solar panel.
Thanks to JLCPCB for sponsoring this video
Visit https://jlcpcb.com to get professional PCBs for low prices
Music:
2011 Lookalike by Bartlebeats
Ecstatic Wave, Jens Kiilstofte
https://machinimasound.com/music
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