I was wondering if any one could feedback on designing an electrical/motorized yaw controller (homebrew) that could position the rotor into wind as the wind direction changes. Perhaps another similar concept is used else where?
The mechanical part is easy, a worm gear coupled to a dc motor that can receive signal to turn 'left' or 'right' upon receiving a signal from the controller. I am not sure, but seems like that would need proper engineering design. Perhaps would need designing a circuit or programming a micro-processor or PLC that receives a signal from a "wind vane sensor".
Any one has any experience or have an idea of doing that in a simpler but reliable way?
Thanks.
