SunTracker
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Sun Tracker using ESP32
SunTracker
Sun Tracker using ESP32 for automatic dual axis solar tracker or heliostat.
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Requires only geo location data (Latitude and Longitude coordinates) and Daylight Saving Time (DST) offset number for the location.
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Based on:
- https://github.com/G6EJD/ESP32_2D_Sun_Tracker (for sun position) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1tFOd0s6uk&t=2s
- https://github.com/ruenahcmohr/EGMK (for motor movement)
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Uses built in arduino libraries.
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No photoresistors or accelerometer needed.
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Tracker results verified at https://www.suncalc.org/
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The National Renewable Energy Laboratory link to calculation details - https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy08osti/34302.pdf
To Do:
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Implement code for inexpensive modified 28BYJ-48 12V Stepper Motor for prototype.
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Implement code for DC brushed motors control using RZ7899, BDR6133, TA6586 or BTS7960.
- https://alexgyver.ru/lessons/dc-motors/
- https://github.com/GyverLibs/GyverMotor
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJYDV3FFCWQ&t=8s
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt_4_t4DEqo
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVJXskpkuEE
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http://faq.solarbotics.net/suneater/suneater.html