Building a Maximum Power Point Tracker (MPPT) Solar Charge Controller

Learn how to build a maximum power point tracking (MPPT) solar charge controller in this 16-minute video tutorial. Explore solar panel specifications, measure and graph power curves, and understand the use of buck converter SMPS. Design a custom MPPT charge controller using the BQ24650 typical application circuit, assemble a custom PCB, and troubleshoot the build. Dive into writing MPPT firmware and connect a solar panel to the completed charge controller. Access the full bill of materials and source files through provided links to enhance your solar-powered electronics projects.

Introduction
Solar panel specifications
Measuring a power curve
Graphing a power curve
Using a buck converter SMPS
Designing my own MPPT charge controller
Using the typical application circuit of the BQ24650
Assembling the custom PCB
Testing and troubleshooting the PCB
Writing MPPT firmware
Connecting a solar panel to the MPPT charge controller