DIY Solar Tracking System Inspired by NASA (Parker Solar Probe)

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Published on Apr 8, 2023
In this video I demonstrate a simple autonomous solar tracking system that can be used with solar panels or parabolic mirrors to improve their performance in producing renewable energy. For this system I use two 10rpm, 6v geared electric motors, and four 5v, 0.6w solar panels connected in a configuration that allows the motors to constantly move the panels into shade (purchasing links for these items below). The cost of the electronics was about $10, and could easily be scaled up or down as necessary for a variety of solar applications.

Check out Destin's video about the Parker Solar Probe to see what inspired me to build this project: https://youtu.be/aQaCY7wlQEc

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The geared motors I used in this video can be found here (this is an affiliate link): https://ebay.to/2SOTKhR
0.6w 5v solar panels (this is an affiliate link): https://ebay.to/2QGKsQS

Let me know if you try this project for yourself. Thanks for watching!