HeliostatSolar tracker

Stand-alone, no pc needed.
Uses robust and cheap motors originally for dishes.
Installation without pc.
No light sensors, position is calculated.
Low energy consumption ideal for solar powered, operates at 12 volt from adapter or battery and solar power system.
Protection with end switch and motor check.
Operates with HF remote control.
LCD screen on controller.
Uses GPS receiver for time, date and position.
Can be used to keep a solar reflector (Heliostat) or solar tracker.
Works 24/7 will go to the morning position at night.
Firmware updates  possibe.
USB port for command shell.
All parameters are user changeable for custom hardware.

Sun tracking system. The text on the enclosure is the layout of the remote control. Right the system board with a CAT5 cable for each motor. Schematic: here (PDF).


The moteck sg2100a for the horizontal and vertical movement are standard satellite dish motors connected a little bit different as usual

The key of the design is to use motors and gears used in mass production for dish antannas. This bridge is to mount the 2 rotors together.

Patent application title: ROTOR MOTORS CONNECTOR
Inventor:  Mark Ursum (Hoorn, NL)
IPC8 Class: AH02K1100FI
USPC Class: 310 71