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Controller

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Real-time embedded system computing solar position and issuing motor commands with closed-loop correction. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.

Controller parts and their functions

7 top-level parts · 8 parts in total · full bill of materials below
Controller parts diagram: 1 controller MCU, 2 RTC module, 3 inclinometer, 4 stepper driver, 5 brake relay, 6 power supply, 7 ethernet module. 8 parts in 7 top-level items.
Controller parts diagram. Numbers match the table below; each box is one top-level part or assembly with what it contains.
#PartQtyWhat it does
1 Controller MCU 1× ARM Cortex-M7 or Cortex-A8 microcontroller
2 RTC Module 1× Real-time clock with GPS or NTP sync option
3 Inclinometer 1× Dual-axis accelerometer (tilt feedback)
4 Stepper Driver 2× Step/direction stepper motor driver modules
5 Brake Relay 1× Electromagnetic contactor for brake hold solenoid
6 Power Supply 1× 24 V regulated supply with backup battery
7 Ethernet Module 1× Optional Ethernet or wireless for remote monitoring

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Bill of materials for Controller

7 top-level lines · 7 rows shown · 8 parts total · indented to 3 levels
# Item / sub-assembly Part no. Qty/assy Ext. qty Parts Type
1 Controller MCU dual-axis-tracker-controller-mcu 1× 1 · part
2 RTC Module dual-axis-tracker-rtc-module 1× 1 · part
3 Inclinometer dual-axis-tracker-inclinometer 1× 1 · part
4 Stepper Driver dual-axis-tracker-stepper-driver 2× 2 · part
5 Brake Relay dual-axis-tracker-brake-relay 1× 1 · part
6 Power Supply dual-axis-tracker-power-supply 1× 1 · part
7 Ethernet Module dual-axis-tracker-ethernet-module 1× 1 · part

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Where the controller is used

1 product across 1 domain contain it, directly or inside a sub-assembly

Used in 1 assembly

Dual-Axis Solar Tracker

Sourcing: possible vendors

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VendorHQSpecialtyMOQLead time
🇨🇳JLCPCB
jlcpcb.com ↗ 		Shenzhen, CN PCB fabrication 100 pcs 2–4 wks
🇨🇳PCBWay
pcbway.com ↗ 		Shenzhen, CN PCB fab & assembly 100 pcs 2–4 wks
🇨🇳Shennan Circuits
scc.com.cn ↗ 		Shenzhen, CN PCB manufacturer 100 pcs 2–4 wks
🇮🇳Shogini Technoarts
shogini.com ↗ 		Mumbai, IN PCB manufacturer 100 pcs 2–4 wks
🇸🇬Venture Corp
venture.com.sg ↗ 		Singapore Electronics contract mfg 100 pcs 2–4 wks