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Slidegate · 12-23-11, 06:31 PM

Hi Guys

I want to pass on some info on the new MTM Scientific solar tracking circuit board kit with the new programable Picaxe chip and the 8 Amp relays. When you recieve the board the chip is already programed. It has a 1 minute normal delay or can be jumpered for a 10 min delay. The park sequence is only 5 minutes which did not suit my needs. I did some research and found the Picaxe programming editor and downloaded it. After I typed in the program code I found that you can actually fine tune program. I had to get a Picaxe kit which is a small circuit board to put the chip into and a USB cable specifically designed for it. The cost was around $30. After changing the code to any config I want The thing operates beautiful. I got some extra chips and started programing a few with different settings. The sensitivity is also adjustable. Right now I,m running a 4 minute slow delay with a 25 minute park mode. No more relay chattering and works great.

12-23-11, 06:31 PM	#1
Slidegate Lurking Renovator Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mercer, Pa. Posts: 19 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	MTM Solar tracking circuit Hi Guys I want to pass on some info on the new MTM Scientific solar tracking circuit board kit with the new programable Picaxe chip and the 8 Amp relays. When you recieve the board the chip is already programed. It has a 1 minute normal delay or can be jumpered for a 10 min delay. The park sequence is only 5 minutes which did not suit my needs. I did some research and found the Picaxe programming editor and downloaded it. After I typed in the program code I found that you can actually fine tune program. I had to get a Picaxe kit which is a small circuit board to put the chip into and a USB cable specifically designed for it. The cost was around $30. After changing the code to any config I want The thing operates beautiful. I got some extra chips and started programing a few with different settings. The sensitivity is also adjustable. Right now I,m running a 4 minute slow delay with a 25 minute park mode. No more relay chattering and works great.