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Xringer · 06-17-10, 12:43 PM

Today, I moved the West photocell up near the glass. This should allow the
West photocell to see (and follow ) the sun, even if it was cloudy in the morning
(array facing east) and then, the sun "comes out" in the afternoon..

There are 10-32 threaded inserts in the corners of the watertight box,
so I finally took the time to mount the charger module. That's orange Coro-plas plastic.

That micro switch on the left, shorts the west photocell and makes the array track west when pressed.
The loose yellow wire is a test-point, connected to the reference voltage (as set by the pot).

Then, I added 7 feet of extra wire to the 10w panel, so I could move it up high and out of the way..
I was tired of ducking under it.. And maybe it's safer from vandals or curious kids up there.

Now, all I need is some sunshine!!

06-17-10, 12:43 PM	#86
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	Sun Chaser mod.. Today, I moved the West photocell up near the glass. This should allow the West photocell to see (and follow ) the sun, even if it was cloudy in the morning (array facing east) and then, the sun "comes out" in the afternoon.. There are 10-32 threaded inserts in the corners of the watertight box, so I finally took the time to mount the charger module. That's orange Coro-plas plastic. That micro switch on the left, shorts the west photocell and makes the array track west when pressed. The loose yellow wire is a test-point, connected to the reference voltage (as set by the pot). Then, I added 7 feet of extra wire to the 10w panel, so I could move it up high and out of the way.. I was tired of ducking under it.. And maybe it's safer from vandals or curious kids up there. Now, all I need is some sunshine!!