Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Get your Mouser Reference Guide here: https://mou.sr/greatscott-TI-2025
Components that were used in the video:
BQ25750EVM Board: https://mou.sr/3CB2EZo
BQ25750 IC: https://mou.sr/42IcfZ4
USB2ANY Interface: https://mou.sr/3Q3yUHD

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Wind Generator video: youtu.be/oiB1Sm_f48w
Boost Converter video: youtu.be/QnUhjnbZ0T8

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In this video we will have a closer look at MPPT Charge Controller and find out why they are crucial for solar panels and wind generators. Along the way we will have a look at a commercial solution, come up with our own DIY solution and have some fun with promising looking ICs. This way we will learn the most important things about MPPT ;-) Let's get started!

Websites that were shown in the video:
ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/bq25750.pdf?ts=1739261701831&ref_url=https%253A%252F%252Fduckduckgo.com%252F

Thanks to Mouser Electronics for sponsoring this video.

0:00 Wind Generator Problem!
1:18 Intro
1:59 Why MPPT?
4:10 Wind Controller Test
4:56 Mystery Solved! (Power Converter)
6:01 DIY MPPT Boost Converter
6:48 Perturb & Observe Technique
7:50 DIY Test!
9:21 BQ25750 IC Test!
10:55 Amazon MPPT Board Test!
11:33 Verdict