January 8, 2023
Description
Summary
Tunnelplan Sun Tracker 1+
( for the 2th edition see https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5455024)
The solar panels measures 1100 mm x 520 mm and is aimed at the sun with a cheap linear motor, a solar sensor and software (under 100 euro).
The construction is further made of wood.
The sun tracker automatically follows the sun every day from east to west and then returns to its starting position.
The angle to the sun of the panel is adjusted manually in the winter, spring / autumn and summer.
For sun angles see https://www.suncalc.org
an idea from James Biggar
https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/1000W-1KW-Sunlight-Track-Solar-Tracker-8-12V-Linear-Actuator-Electric-Controller-DIY-Single-Axis-Solar/32722763860.html?spm= a2g0s.9042311.0.0.d88c4c4dueFWgk
Aluminum edition:
Profile 30 x 30 mm.
5x 1000 mm
2x 890 mm
2x 110 mm
1x 500 mm
11x angle 28x28x28mm
6x T plate 73x73mm drill center hole 16mm
3x Tube 16x2 200mm
30x Nut M6
https://www.123-3d.nl/CNC-onderdelen/Mechanica/Frame-componenten/3030-profiel-p14578.html
For the Sun tracker 1+ edition:
2x flexible solar panels 2x 150 Wp euro 247,-
https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/1005002532545922.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.17.21ef79d2DM7Wjy&gatewayAdapt=glo2nld
1x inverter GMI-300W euro 56,-
https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/1005003522453685.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.32.21ef79d2DM7Wjy&gatewayAdapt=glo2nld
Total euro 303,- (euro 1,- /Wp)
Simple tracker https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5946130
License:
Creative Commons - Attribution
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