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My project is titled “Mini Solor Tracker”, but I am having issues with it. For my project I have to make a code and upload that code to a micro-bit board, that code will then make a motor with a solor panel spin and find the best spot during the day to sit and collect the maxium amount of solor energy. But my issue is the motor won't spin and I can't figure out how to fix it, I know my coding is right because the simulation of my project on my computer is working but in real life the motor won't spin.

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Hello!

Sorry for the late response. Without any other information the best I could do is guess at what the issue is. My current best guess would be an issue in the wiring or that one of the components (most likely the servo motor) fried or is faulty. Could you either provide me with extra information on your physical project or test the pieces individually so that I could help you better?

If you can upload a photo clearly showing the elements in your circuit, someone may be able to help you troubleshoot.

Amy
Science Buddies