That is pretty "CLEVER". It is like the model "A" roadster of Solar Tracking. Keep it simple and don't overthink the process. Well done. Greetings from Ontario, Canada.
I see so many comments about how to improve, or this is not practical. But it goes to show you how simple this project is. KISS- keep it simple stupid. It would great as a science project for school
A bigger version and basically a practical one will have a lot of challenges, as the panels weigh too much and also need to consider wind turbulence. Anyhow very great demonstration.
@@MukGyver I like the Idea that this is self sustaining without the need of a external power source or a micro processor. "Low-Tec" is easy to maintain and repair. Maybe you could place the same thing on top of an bigger panel. The small pilot-panel would power relays instead of motors. The relays could then control a bigger motor to turn the main panel. only a small suggestion for the next project ... 😉
@@MukGyver I was also thinking of a similar device, but using mirrors and bimetall or shape memory alloy like nitinol. A Suntracker with no electricity ... just for fun ... or maybe as an art project ...
the mechanism doesn't need to be fast so hypothetically you might still use this with the proper geared reductor (low speed and high torque) and move a large pannel
Very similar electronics setup to a project by NightHawkinLight. Which he based off a design for a satellite. Maybe a telescope of some sort. Anyway, I love the simplicity in it.
@@MukGyverI have a question, where did you plug the wires in the geared motors at the end of the video? Because I will make one for my science fair project.
@unknow2448 All wires from the solar panels to the geared motor wires connected directly, only the solar panels of opposite sides the wires are connected with reverse potentials. At the end of the video you see soldering panel wires to a short motor wire, so it's a bit unclear.
It's just the concept of the Tracker, it's job to track the position of the light source only but if you attach a more powerful generating solar panel to it, you'll get a complete system which will be able to charge in example lithium batteries efficiently.
Sir please tell me that would the solar panels also react to phone flashlight? Because in the end you've used a light bulb and it follows it, so how does it do that, don't solar panels only react to the sun? Can you please explain it to me
Of course it will also work with LED lights. The solar panels, illuminated by a light source (whether it is the light of the sun or a flashlight) generate electricity, which makes the electric motor rotate.
I tried this experiment but when I put it in the sun it moves a little bit and then it falls down and the bottom axis doesn't work so it doesn't turn. Do you know what I could do to fix this?
In the middle of the day - yes, the tracker will turn over to the other side itself. In the early morning I don't think so, it would need an additional solar panel for return position.
I would love to apply this ciruit to an automatic night lamp Can you help me out with a diagram Or if possible a video for that and it should detail the components needed
This is the tracker POC only. See Full Upgraded version of the Double Axis Solar Tracker with USB Charging functionality: th-cam.com/video/-W8xT6TYzIs/w-d-xo.html
while fun, the concept is not efficient, for solar power harvest, as due to the angled panels, some panels will always be at an inefficient angle, but I'm sure someone has mentioned this already. This does track the sun, though.
Hey! I dont get the fact that..how this project i working without a censor or a circuit...plsss explain me coz i m gonna make it and just wanna confirm if it will work
it does not matter that you are uncapable to understand this project, it matters, that this project works. and here it is not about believing, but for using the real natural forces like the power of the sun.
I dont get why its so hard to make a tracker, surely we know the exact position of the sun at any time, we can even know the exact position of the sun 100 years from now at 1:30pm in the middle of scotland, so why cant we just get trackers to point at where it knows the sun will be at that particular time?
Because it's just a tracker. See Full version of the Double Axis Solar Tracker with USB Charging functionality: th-cam.com/video/-W8xT6TYzIs/w-d-xo.html
This is cool and all but running cross polarity on the panels will degrade them, not to mention now you've used the panels power to run the motors leaving you with no output power to charge or use
It's just a TRACKER prototype, it's job to track the position of the sun ONLY but if you attach a more powerful generating solar panel to it, you'll get a complete system which will be able to charge lithium batteries efficiently. Subscribe to see the complete system soon..
The problem with this design is there is no reset or park position. As the sun sets, the panels will be cranked all the way in one position and they stay there. Next morning, the sun comes up behind the panels, which now can't produce power. Each day you will have to manually move the panels to catch the morning sun. Great if your using a bulb, not so great if using the sun.
The tracker was designed for portable charging purposes (need to attach the bigger power solar panel to it only). There is no problem attaching one more smaller solar panel for the return position if the system will be stationary.
Not working i connected wire as you told but upper motor is not working and also below motor is only rotating without a stop please tell me what i can do😢😢😢
so it can follow the sun... great ! but is consumes the enrgy it produces to move the panels. How do you get energy from the panels to use for REAL power that you can use p. ex. to charge a phone or so ? NOT
Sorry, it's just a TRACKER prototype, it's job to track the position of the sun only but if you attach a more powerful generating solar panel to it, you'll get a complete system which will be able to charge lithium batteries efficiently. Subscribe to see the complete system soon..
although it is a nice experiment is completely unuseful because: - the hot glue will melt under hot sun (i tell you by experience) - you cannot use the energy generates by the solar panels other than for tracking.
Have you heard of proof of concept? this is it - the PoC, to show 'real' functionality only, it's not constructed for all day work and it's only a Tracker version. You can attach to it other bigger solar panels and use them for generating 100% of available sun power.
Yes, of course in big solar panels or solar arrays there will be other construction which will help to move them all with two geared motors but the main idea to control big panels or arrays could be the same..
This is only Tracker PoC. See Full Upgraded version of the Double Axis Solar Tracker with USB Charging functionality: th-cam.com/video/-W8xT6TYzIs/w-d-xo.html
Problem here is clouds or reflections that alter light to panels differently. No need for any of this. East - west The earth revolves at a set speed 360 degrees per day or 15 degrees per hour. It is constant. Just gear to that. North south The north south depends on location but only varies a small amount per day. Once calculated for a location, it doesn't change. Once again it could easily be done mechanicallly.
Thank you for your suggestions, I think they would more fit for the stacionar system. Imagine, if this tracker will be adopted as a portable phone charger (including a powerful PV panel), with your options you will always need a compass and to set up the position of the tracker in different locations. It would be very impractical for a portable device..
It's just a TRACKER prototype, it's job to track the position of the sun only but if you attach a more powerful generating solar panel to it, you'll get a complete system which will be able to charge lithium batteries efficiently. Subscribe to see the complete system soon..
@@MukGyver It only needs to be re-positioned every 30 minutes. You could use a timer circuit and relays to switch between solar cells and motors or solar cells and charging circuit. So power to relays means 5 seconds of re-positioning, otherwise charging.
See Full Upgraded version of the Double Axis Solar Tracker with USB Charging functionality: th-cam.com/video/-W8xT6TYzIs/w-d-xo.html
This is brilliant. Good job in using DC motors into solar trackers.
Thank you!
You just made a sensor and with a good kind of analog feedback, simple and smart
Thank you, you are right. Later I will make an upgraded version of the system with additional more powerful solar panel for charging purposes.
That is pretty "CLEVER". It is like the model "A" roadster of Solar Tracking. Keep it simple and don't overthink the process. Well done. Greetings from Ontario, Canada.
Thank you for the nice feedback!
Now charge something
This is the tracker only, for charging I will make an upgraded version with an additional solar panel.
Drive towards the most power available until the panels null out. Perfect!
Excellent idea for ring cameras if 3dprint plastic model can be use instead of cartonboard
This os really really good idea if it's used for good or big solar panels 🔥 i wish i seen this channel earlier some good ideas here do exist
Thanks! 👍
I'd like if you could please put out an illustration of how to go about on the circuit 😊
Can find it right now, pls read previous comments, I already sent an illustrated circuit.
I see so many comments about how to improve, or this is not practical. But it goes to show you how simple this project is. KISS- keep it simple stupid. It would great as a science project for school
Thank you for your nice feedback!
A bigger version and basically a practical one will have a lot of challenges, as the panels weigh too much and also need to consider wind turbulence.
Anyhow very great demonstration.
I agree, thanks!
@@MukGyver I like the Idea that this is self sustaining without the need of a external power source or a micro processor. "Low-Tec" is easy to maintain and repair. Maybe you could place the same thing on top of an bigger panel. The small pilot-panel would power relays instead of motors. The relays could then control a bigger motor to turn the main panel. only a small suggestion for the next project ... 😉
@@MukGyver I was also thinking of a similar device, but using mirrors and bimetall or shape memory alloy like nitinol. A Suntracker with no electricity ... just for fun ... or maybe as an art project ...
the mechanism doesn't need to be fast so hypothetically you might still use this with the proper geared reductor (low speed and high torque) and move a large pannel
cool idea...
it will be an universal model for solar panel..
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Thank you!
Simple and a great idea, but does connecting the +ve and -ve terminals from both sides damages the solar panels ?
Thank you. As you probably know solar panels work like diodes and the currents at this PoC are very low, so no damage could occur.
Does this really works or not ?
Of course it works!
Each motor being 6v. Mean both motors will be moving together at 12v? Never separate?
Very similar electronics setup to a project by NightHawkinLight. Which he based off a design for a satellite. Maybe a telescope of some sort. Anyway, I love the simplicity in it.
Very good.Question DC motor is Brush or brashles?
Brushed DC motors are used.
wow, looks really cool! Great job!!
Thank you!
Thankyou for this amazing video I really appreciate your effort.
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@MukGyverI have a question, where did you plug the wires in the geared motors at the end of the video? Because I will make one for my science fair project.
@unknow2448 All wires from the solar panels to the geared motor wires connected directly, only the solar panels of opposite sides the wires are connected with reverse potentials. At the end of the video you see soldering panel wires to a short motor wire, so it's a bit unclear.
@@MukGyverThankyou for letting me know!
発電した方向に向いた後はしばらく静止しているんでしょうか。
シンプルでグッドアイデアですね！
It's just the concept of the Tracker, it's job to track the position of the light source only but if you attach a more powerful generating solar panel to it, you'll get a complete system which will be able to charge in example lithium batteries efficiently.
@@MukGyver 地球に優しい素晴らしい発明です。
Could this work with a solar cooker?
I like it because it is multi directional.
😊
Yes, absolutely
Sir please tell me that would the solar panels also react to phone flashlight? Because in the end you've used a light bulb and it follows it, so how does it do that, don't solar panels only react to the sun? Can you please explain it to me
Of course it will also work with LED lights. The solar panels, illuminated by a light source (whether it is the light of the sun or a flashlight) generate electricity, which makes the electric motor rotate.
Were did you put the white and green wires from 4:07?
to the motor negative (black) wire (it was very short)
That is awesome. I thought of a 2 panel version like that. 4 is much better.
Yeah, two axis solar tracker is the best option.
Also…. The panels have to have significant more power the the motors to charge a storage battery?
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Of course, this system is universal and can be adapted for various purposes!
Simply excellent bro!
Thanks!
A very good and useful idea, thank you
I'm glad you liked
Briljant, thanks!
I'm glad you liked it!
how does it track the sunlight??
I appreciate your work.
Glad to hear that
Great! Does it work in moonlight?
I don't think so
Extremely cool!
Thank you!
How does this work without a light sensor since I don't get how it tracks the sun without one?
Very interesting and creative
Thank you!
Can I use bread board wires? Also great video!
Yes you can! Any wires will do the job if the size of your solar tracker is similar to shown on this video.
@@MukGyverthankyou
To beef it up you can use 3 rpm BBQ rotisserie motors to move heavier parabolics or panels. • south Florida •
Thanks for the advice!
where did u buy your electric motor?
I tried this experiment but when I put it in the sun it moves a little bit and then it falls down and the bottom axis doesn't work so it doesn't turn. Do you know what I could do to fix this?
It didn’t work
Do you need a diode to put on the positive of each solar panel or not?
For such low currents it's not necessary, the solar panels work as diodes as well.
Hi
From where did you get these motor 😅 I am not able to find them on Amazon/flipkart
I bought them on AliExpress.
Hlo sir where do i get these motors pls inform mee plss
Hi, just search for a "geared 6V, 2.5 - 5 rpm dc motor" in your favorite electronics webshop. I bought them from AliExpress: a.aliexpress.com/_m0K6Xlm
It will work if the sun is behind?
In the middle of the day - yes, the tracker will turn over to the other side itself. In the early morning I don't think so, it would need an additional solar panel for return position.
Sunflower Panel 😮
I would love to apply this ciruit to an automatic night lamp
Can you help me out with a diagram
Or if possible a video for that and it should detail the components needed
Everything is shown on video, there is no circuit, only simple connections between items.
Thatmaybea solartracker, but how can you scale that up for bigger panels that can power a house?
Maybe you should go for powerful DC motors an construct an iron to carry the panels
@@OkochaMoses-ij1odWhatUSay?
just want some feedbacks-does it work well??anyone who's tried making it??
It's working, there's no magic, just a simple and clever idea.
@MukGyver can I connect a rechargeable battery to show the storing energy please tell me brother
See Full Upgraded version of the Double Axis Solar Tracker with USB Charging functionality: th-cam.com/video/-W8xT6TYzIs/w-d-xo.html
This is brilliant!
Thank you!
Nice!
😊 well done. Can you mention sizes
Thank you. What part sizes are you interested in?
@@MukGyver small parts .
Which are used as gear to move.
I call it assembly point.
This project will help me to charge batter in minimum time.
Write me an email and I will send you.
@@MukGyver ok your email plz
You are genius guy cheers!!
Thanks
Clever !!!
Thanks
Creative❤ solar cell mini
Thank you
12v window wiper motors ?
hello, what if i use 3V 120mA solar panel, how about the motor?
Use the same or near voltage motors.
Very cool 👍
Thanks 👍
Will this work with 10rpm geared motor
Please help me
Depends on solar panels rated power, but if you use similar solar panels of course it will work.
Yes Bro it worked
And let me won silver
Very nice information sir warring diagram
Thank you
Can you see how much power it gathers?
This is the tracker POC only. See Full Upgraded version of the Double Axis Solar Tracker with USB Charging functionality: th-cam.com/video/-W8xT6TYzIs/w-d-xo.html
I meant to say does it gather power?
@@Pikachuthecockatiel127 Yes, it gathers power required for motors.
while fun, the concept is not efficient, for solar power harvest, as due to the angled panels, some panels will always be at an inefficient angle, but I'm sure someone has mentioned this already. This does track the sun, though.
It is only a tracker concept, please take a look at the upgraded "efficient" version: th-cam.com/video/-W8xT6TYzIs/w-d-xo.html
can it power a led?
See Full Upgraded version of the Double Axis Solar Tracker with USB Charging functionality: th-cam.com/video/-W8xT6TYzIs/w-d-xo.html
Hi, Can You Send Me two gear electric motor Purchase Link?
Hi, just search for a "geared 6V, 2.5 - 5 rpm motor" in your favorite electronics webshop. I bought them from AliExpress.
Where did you find the motor?
On AliExpress store.
Can 6v 100ma solar panelcan work? Please tell
Of course, more powerful panels could drive bigger aconstruction of the solar tracker.
Bro can you tell which dc motor do you use
I used DC motor RF-300C
Bro can you send that dc motor online shopping Link
The link from where I bought these DC motors is no longer active, but I am sending a link for analog geared DC motors:
a.aliexpress.com/_oDFNkZV
Bro i like ur viedeos🎉🎉😂
Can you please provide answer of my question in written. How it works? Because I have to present it in my school
Ask AI for it.
Can someone send me a link for the things, I can't find anything.
Can u explain about 4 axis solar tracker
In this video there is a demonstration of a 2 axis solar tracker.
Can u please tell me the difference between 4 axis & 2 axis solar tracker
@manojsaikumar2947 Use google or chatgpt for that purpose. GL
Very nice
Thanks
Hey! I dont get the fact that..how this project i working without a censor or a circuit...plsss explain me coz i m gonna make it and just wanna confirm if it will work
pls clear my doubt....
I don't get what you are asking for..
it does not matter that you are uncapable to understand this project, it matters, that this project works. and here it is not about believing, but for using the real natural forces like the power of the sun.
Does it still work if I use a geared motor of 5v 6000rpm?
Unfortunately, in this place, there must be a geared motor due to torque and slowness. I think geared motor till 10 rpm should be used.
@@MukGyverwould it still work with a 6v 5rpm?
Sure!
I dont get why its so hard to make a tracker, surely we know the exact position of the sun at any time, we can even know the exact position of the sun 100 years from now at 1:30pm in the middle of scotland, so why cant we just get trackers to point at where it knows the sun will be at that particular time?
Dunno.. but good observation!
How will it stop if it has. Rrached the position .
About what position are you talking about?
So the motors use all the electricity from the panels... I fail to see how this helps in any way
Because it's just a tracker. See Full version of the Double Axis Solar Tracker with USB Charging functionality: th-cam.com/video/-W8xT6TYzIs/w-d-xo.html
@@MukGyver Thanks 👍
Bravoooooo
This is cool and all but running cross polarity on the panels will degrade them, not to mention now you've used the panels power to run the motors leaving you with no output power to charge or use
It's just a TRACKER prototype, it's job to track the position of the sun ONLY but if you attach a more powerful generating solar panel to it, you'll get a complete system which will be able to charge lithium batteries efficiently. Subscribe to see the complete system soon..
cool !!
how are you going to get energy
See Full Upgraded version of the Double Axis Solar Tracker with USB Charging functionality: th-cam.com/video/-W8xT6TYzIs/w-d-xo.html
See Full Upgraded version of the Double Axis Solar Tracker with USB Charging functionality: th-cam.com/video/-W8xT6TYzIs/w-d-xo.html
That's cool, but I got lost with the wiring.
Thanks, watch the video again, pay attention to the colored wiring diagrams.
Voltage divider
Bro I need circuit diagram plz 😢
There is no need for circuit diagram here, everything is clear. Solar panels connects directly to DC motors. See picture: ibb.co/nbWMCYQ
How it will come to face next day morning
It should reverse itself. However for an early turnaround to the East an additional solar panel could be placed at the right angle.
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Circuit diagram please
There is no need for circuit diagram here, everything is clear. Solar panels connects directly to DC motors. See picture: ibb.co/nbWMCYQ
😬😬😕..... and the solar panels diodes?
In this case, they are not needed because of low currents also the solar panels works like diodes.
The problem with this design is there is no reset or park position. As the sun sets, the panels will be cranked all the way in one position and they stay there. Next morning, the sun comes up behind the panels, which now can't produce power. Each day you will have to manually move the panels to catch the morning sun. Great if your using a bulb, not so great if using the sun.
The tracker was designed for portable charging purposes (need to attach the bigger power solar panel to it only). There is no problem attaching one more smaller solar panel for the return position if the system will be stationary.
Except you're using all of the generated power to moves the motors.
See Full Upgraded version of the Double Axis Solar Tracker with USB Charging functionality: th-cam.com/video/-W8xT6TYzIs/w-d-xo.html
Not working i connected wire as you told but upper motor is not working and also below motor is only rotating without a stop please tell me what i can do😢😢😢
so it can follow the sun... great ! but is consumes the enrgy it produces to move the panels. How do you get energy from the panels to use for REAL power that you can use p. ex. to charge a phone or so ? NOT
Sorry, it's just a TRACKER prototype, it's job to track the position of the sun only but if you attach a more powerful generating solar panel to it, you'll get a complete system which will be able to charge lithium batteries efficiently. Subscribe to see the complete system soon..
although it is a nice experiment is completely unuseful because:
- the hot glue will melt under hot sun (i tell you by experience)
- you cannot use the energy generates by the solar panels other than for tracking.
Have you heard of proof of concept? this is it - the PoC, to show 'real' functionality only, it's not constructed for all day work and it's only a Tracker version. You can attach to it other bigger solar panels and use them for generating 100% of available sun power.
This direct use of geared motors may not useful in big solar panels...
Yes, of course in big solar panels or solar arrays there will be other construction which will help to move them all with two geared motors but the main idea to control big panels or arrays could be the same..
Can it really charge anything lol?
This is only Tracker PoC. See Full Upgraded version of the Double Axis Solar Tracker with USB Charging functionality: th-cam.com/video/-W8xT6TYzIs/w-d-xo.html
Problem here is clouds or reflections that alter light to panels differently.
No need for any of this.
East - west
The earth revolves at a set speed 360 degrees per day or 15 degrees per hour. It is constant. Just gear to that.
North south
The north south depends on location but only varies a small amount per day. Once calculated for a location, it doesn't change. Once again it could easily be done mechanicallly.
Thank you for your suggestions, I think they would more fit for the stacionar system. Imagine, if this tracker will be adopted as a portable phone charger (including a powerful PV panel), with your options you will always need a compass and to set up the position of the tracker in different locations. It would be very impractical for a portable device..
You need one more solar panel to bring the tracker back to face the sun in the morning.
Great idea! or just need increase the tilt angles of the panels
More work than using a sun sensor and the panels wouldn't be at an angle to each other.
That would be a different system because for the sensors will need additional components to run the motors.
Bro wiring you not explain well
Your english is not very good.. in the video there are few clear pictures with wirings. Turn on CC for better understanding.
Whereas, your tracking system seems to work well. The construction and lack of integration requires the validity of the video to be questioned.
Where is the battery😂
i don't think this can work on a bigger scale. you actually injecting current from 2 points into same motor.
You won't know until you try on a bigger scale.
This whole thing only makes sense, when you store the energy in lithium battery, not simply cancel it out.
It's just a TRACKER prototype, it's job to track the position of the sun only but if you attach a more powerful generating solar panel to it, you'll get a complete system which will be able to charge lithium batteries efficiently. Subscribe to see the complete system soon..
@@MukGyver It only needs to be re-positioned every 30 minutes. You could use a timer circuit and relays to switch between solar cells and motors or solar cells and charging circuit.
So power to relays means 5 seconds of re-positioning, otherwise charging.
Thanks for the great tip, I'll keep that in mind
@@stefanp4258 wow,timed incremental progression and harvest the 29 other mins per movement . Cool
Or you could monitor the position of the tracker and use it to control the direction of your entire solar array.