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Forum: Solar Power 08-03-13, 01:22 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 270,687
Posted By Xringer
The reason I wanted to convert my Radio Astronomy...

The reason I wanted to convert my Radio Astronomy dish to solar tracking, (see plot of galactic core).
was mostly just because I had this nice polar TVRO mount.
Didn't want to scrap it. It's got...
Forum: Solar Power 08-03-13, 12:49 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 270,687
Posted By Xringer
There are four 125w panels mounted on it. Don't...

There are four 125w panels mounted on it. Don't know the sq feet..
It keeps my battery bank charged and helps heat my DHW tank..
Forum: Solar Power 06-18-13, 03:07 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 270,687
Posted By Xringer
I had problems connecting to the server...

I had problems connecting to the server yesterday..


Anyways, MTM is a one man company and the owner asked me not
give the circuit diagram to anyone. He wants to sell products.
(He gives...
Forum: Solar Power 06-16-13, 04:02 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 270,687
Posted By Xringer
Just looked for Solar trackers on Ebay and it's...

Just looked for Solar trackers on Ebay and it's nice to see there are products similar
to the RedRock starting to show up..

Category 1 items in Richardsfoundry store on eBay!...
Forum: Solar Power 06-16-13, 03:47 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 270,687
Posted By Xringer
MTM keeps their circuit diagrams secret. I...

MTM keeps their circuit diagrams secret.
I think they want to people to buy their product, instead of copying it.

If you really want to use relays, there are simple circuits posted on the web.....
Forum: Solar Power 06-16-13, 08:16 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 270,687
Posted By Xringer
LED3X Solar Tracker Assembly...

LED3X Solar Tracker Assembly (http://www.redrok.com/led3xassm.htm)

http://www.redrok.com/images/led3xc1.gif

I love my RedRock tracker. This one has been working great for a couple of years now....
Forum: Solar Power 04-28-13, 10:50 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 270,687
Posted By Xringer
The MTM tracker uses relays. If the motor current...

The MTM tracker uses relays. If the motor current is high (mine was only a couple of amps at 12V),
the relays will slowly wear out.
It might take a long time with light power loading or, the...
Forum: Solar Power 12-15-12, 04:40 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 270,687
Posted By Xringer
I've looked at a few MPPT parts on the web and...

I've looked at a few MPPT parts on the web and have not seen many items that looked like they would be very easy get working.
Too many small parts add to the complexity and cost.

For a 26AH...
Forum: Solar Power 11-23-12, 04:43 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 270,687
Posted By Xringer
Yeah, that site UO SRML: Sun chart program...

Yeah, that site UO SRML: Sun chart program (http://solardat.uoregon.edu/SunChartProgram.html)

That's what I was looking for before.. Plug in your decimal lat & long + timezone for a really nice...
Forum: Solar Power 11-23-12, 07:15 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 270,687
Posted By Xringer
If you have a somewhat flat roof, perhaps you can...

If you have a somewhat flat roof, perhaps you can use brackets to get the best angle?

http://www.bizrice.com/upload/20120109/Solar_Flat_Roof_or_Ground_Bracket.jpg

Up here in the NE (of USA),...
Forum: Solar Power 09-30-12, 09:50 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 270,687
Posted By Xringer
1946? That's when I was born! :) Red Rock...

1946? That's when I was born! :)
Red Rock Energy Heliostats (http://www.redrok.com/main.htm) is the place to get the plans..

Why do you want to go dual axis? It's twice the money, five times...
Forum: Solar Power 05-31-12, 11:45 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 270,687
Posted By Xringer
I find most of my parts on Ebay. Those that come...

I find most of my parts on Ebay. Those that come from China get here slow.
3 weeks is typical. US shippers average 1 week.
Forum: Solar Power 05-23-12, 06:25 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 270,687
Posted By Xringer
The tracker PV is connected to my back-up battery...

The tracker PV is connected to my back-up battery bank. 500w is over-kill for the bank,
so I've disconnected the actuator motor on the tracker.
The solar part of the back-up system (to power sump...
Forum: Solar Power 12-31-11, 10:04 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 270,687
Posted By Xringer
Limit switches are installed to open the motor...

Limit switches are installed to open the motor current flow,
when the mount reaches End-of-travel.
LED3X Solar Tracker Assembly (http://www.redrok.com/led3xassm.htm#limitops)
...
Forum: Solar Power 12-02-11, 08:55 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 270,687
Posted By Xringer
Just Google MTM Tracker.. Here's what I...

Just Google MTM Tracker..

Here's what I found online.. solar tracker mod (http://www.electronicspoint.com/solar-tracker-mod-t240926.html)
http://www.demiurgiac.com/MTM%20schematic.jpg
Forum: Solar Power 12-02-11, 07:59 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 270,687
Posted By Xringer
After many cycles, the relay contacts wear out....

After many cycles, the relay contacts wear out. Operation become erratic.
I replaced bad relay, but gave up on board after second failure.

If you decided to use relays in a tracker, make sure to...
Forum: Solar Power 12-02-11, 07:10 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 270,687
Posted By Xringer
Hello Daniel

Good Morning!

Here is the tracker circuit that I'm using. It's made by Red Rock and works very well.
http://www.redrok.com/images/led3xc1.gif

LED3X Solar Tracker Assembly...
Forum: Solar Power 12-22-10, 05:17 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 270,687
Posted By Xringer
Snow stinks!

The forecast says more snow today and tomorrow.. There goes my back!

Congrads Steve.. Before long, those panels are going to make you a rich man..:rolleyes:
Whereas my panels are putting me in...
Forum: Solar Power 12-21-10, 12:04 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 270,687
Posted By Xringer
One year later

Took this last year when beginning this project.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f147/Xringer/Solar/midwinterday.jpg

I leaned out over the rail a little this year, so you could see the new 400w...
Forum: Solar Power 11-29-10, 10:50 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 270,687
Posted By Xringer
I already looked into the sunshade idea.. It's a...

I already looked into the sunshade idea.. It's a non-starter.

I used the existing holes in the base (to fasten the 4x4s), and skipped adding extra bolts.
Having flexible legs, made it much...
Forum: Solar Power 11-29-10, 11:38 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 270,687
Posted By Xringer
Go ahead, rub it in..

My dream roof..
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f147/Xringer/Solar/Paneldora.jpg
Is my wife's nightmare roof. She remembers our old Hot water panels..
They never really grew on her..

I've...
Forum: Solar Power 11-27-10, 11:03 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 270,687
Posted By Xringer
The 4' steel rods went in just fine. Got a buddy...

The 4' steel rods went in just fine. Got a buddy to help move the array back to the mount
and I jacked it up and bolted it back in place.. I think it must weigh about 160 pounds.

I've decided my...
Forum: Solar Power 11-20-10, 04:44 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 270,687
Posted By Xringer
Interesting idea. I've been thinking about tower...

Interesting idea. I've been thinking about tower guy wire anchors.

I looked up mobile home tie-down and found this..
All Purpose Anchor Kit # 59070 by Tie Down Engineering...
Forum: Solar Power 11-17-10, 06:39 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 270,687
Posted By Xringer
Near disaster this afternoon..

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f147/Xringer/Solar/crash.jpg

Would have been crushed by about 400 pounds of Array, had I been down wind.
I was on the west side, and it fell towards the east,...
Forum: Solar Power 11-11-10, 10:43 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 270,687
Posted By Xringer
Wow, the sun came out today!! Clear blue skies...

Wow, the sun came out today!! Clear blue skies abound!!

But, when the panels got fully illuminated around 10 AM, I was only getting about 250w!
Now that the sun is a bit higher (almost noon...
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