Hackaday Prize 2022: DIY Compact Solar Tracking System Doesn’t Break The Bank

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If you need to squeeze every available watt out of a solar panel, you’ll probably want to look into a solar tracking system. Unfortunately, they are usually quite large, heavy, and expensive. As an alternative, JP Gleyzes has put together a DIY solar tracking system that aims to address these issues.

Starting with a 100 W flexible solar panel purchased during a Black Friday sale, JP first created a simple frame using 20 mm PVC tubing and a few 3D printed brackets. It mounts on a wooden base with a printed worm gear rotation mechanism, powered by a stepper motor. The tilt is a handled by a lead screw made from a threaded rod, connected between the wooden base and the top of the solar panel, and is also driven by a stepper motor.

See https://hackaday.com/2022/08/28/hackaday-prize-2022-compact-solar-tracking-system-doesnt-break-the-bank/

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source https://gadgeteer.co.za/hackaday-prize-2022-diy-compact-solar-tracking-system-doesnt-break-the-bank/

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