DIY Miniature Solar Tracker

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. Let's get started!

The video gives you all mandatory information about the solar tracker. During the next steps though I will give you some additional information.

Here you can find a parts list with example seller (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?...

2x SG90 Servo: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

4x Photoresistor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

4x 1kohm Resistor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

Amazon.de:

1x Arduino Nano: https://amzn.to/2KDRt5r

2x SG90 Servo: https://amzn.to/2lHKJoG

4x Photoresistor: https://amzn.to/2Kz7Gpb

4x 1kohm Resistor: https://amzn.to/2lIp1kD

Here you can find the utilized model on thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:708819

And here you can also download the remaining part that I created by myself.

Here you can find the schematic and code for the project. Feel free to use it to create your own solar tracker.

You did it! You just created your own Solar Tracker!

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