How do i automate a retractable awning?

It would have to be an electric drill and not battery. Problem may rise when to stop it since there are no relays or sensors for automatic stop.

Conversions and kits

https://www.etrailer.com/question-307636.html

https://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-convert-a-manual-awning-into-an-electric-awning

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Manual-Crank-Style-to-Power-Awning-Conversion-Kit-White/809403620

Here is a great post https://garretyglass.com/about/blog/what-to-look-for-in-retractable-awning/

I agree with William, it is possible but not with a battery operated drilled. It will run down to quick.

Here's a video that might help - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I9slbfkDLE

Here's a conversion kit at Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Lippert-Components-329250-Solera-Conversion/dp/B00PXLQKJQ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl1&tag=billionaire03-20&linkId=2b1a52b9164e4e3ad323ed26f0a1c4bd&language=en_US

Hi Dennis, hope this helps you out

https://sunairawnings.com/motorize-my-awning-and-shade,

I don't know how a drill would work for stopping at the end, could wind it too tight

This should help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EqyegX8Dgo

Take a look at this:

https://youtu.be/ocOO-8X_-Rk

I bought the motorize Sunsetter awning at my last house. You could use a drill to attach to your closing rod, but it may be too awkward.