stepper motors, arduino Uno R3, Universal timer and the tb6600

Projects General Guidance
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Hey there, I am new on the forum and in the world of Arduino, so i need your help big time,
I am designing a double axis solar tracker device (X,Y), the x axis has to be controlled by an universal timer (SRD-12VDC-SL-C) and tb6600, and the Y axis should be controlled by LDR and tb6600. through the Arduino. using the Nema 23 2Nm, the modele has an overall weight of 50 kg. i don't know that much about programming and have no enough time to spend on understanding everything, I have spent almost two weeks just getting to understand this world. so your help is more than welcome with all the possible details. if you have a complete program for such device it is more than welcome has time is not on my side. The Azimuth revolution is 150 degree, while the Elevation revolution is +-23 degree, within 4 hours.

Thanks in advanced

T.M. William
CPUT/Cape Town

214049760@mycput.ac.za

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Maselyn:
I don't know that much about programming and have no enough time to spend on understanding everything,

If you want to take the time to learn then people here will help - but you will be expected to do most of the work.

If you just want someone to write a program for you then ask in the Gigs and Collaborations section and be prepared to pay.

Stepper motors are very inefficient. I would not be surprised if they consume more electricity than the solar panel can generate. Geared DC motors would probably be a better option.

...R
Stepper Motor Basics
Simple Stepper Code

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Stepper motors draw maximum current when doing nothing,
so obviously the wrong type of motor for a solar panel.
Linear actuators should be used.
Leo..