Changing Panel Tilt to much work. - Page 2

Robaroni · 08-22-13, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Vern2

Rob,

My thought would be to stay with 5 panel rows. Build a single square 3" x 14' x .180"w tubing, with panel mounting hardware, between two tripods, rotating tubing on center axes, 4 times a year. I would end up building 10 of these, for 50 panels. Basically would set just where they are now.

I'll build several spindle end mounts for rotating square tubing. My new tool helps out with building all this weird stuff. Tool build.

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Vern,
Boy that looks nice!
I've been thinking about building a plasma table but there's a long list of projects that come first! I have a small CNC lathe from Sherline That I use to drill PCB's (printed circuit boards). I designed and built the stepper drivers and all it will take is to switch the connectors over to a plasma machine as I already have Mach 3 running on my computer.
I cut the plates for the adjustable module mounts with the plasma cutter but I made templates to do it since I don't have a CNC plasma table.

What's the max size that table will do?

Rob

Xringer · 08-23-13, 01:51 PM

Less manpower using a winch or a block & tackle.
Kinda like the green unit, but without the extra leg. Just two pipe supports, with a cable between the feet.
If you could make this light weight, but strong, it could be moved between
arrays, hooked up, tension taken, then loosen up supports and lower or raise the array, tie-off and re-tighten the supports.

The Bi-Pod would be leaned against the north side of the array.
The upper edge of the array would slide against the pipes.

I used a jury-rig block&tackle to install my 4 panel array..
Used it to push the center support arm upwards, I'm too old to lift heavy stuff.

Vern2 · 08-23-13, 03:06 PM

Rob,

I,m not cutting yet and I'm ready to start down draft blower build. Will push table outside to cut for now. Bought Hypertherm. powermax45 plasma cutter for table. Have a Powermax30 for shop.

Best plasma table made for home shop. PlasmaCAM software not cheap, bit the bullet, software easy to use. You can use CorelDraw and other programs to cut with plasma table as is, not easy. I bought mine here. Gotorch

The software cost are in line with other CNC makers. I have ability to go to 5' x 10' table. I would need to buy size software, $1000 and 10' rails - $300, 5' gantry - $1200. Motors, software, controller box will all move to new table.

What do you think about this? Build spindle with 1" bearings. Rotating 14" x 3" x 1/4" wall, square tubing only needs to moves 90 degrees, might even think about using bushings. Will use aluminum mounting frame for holding panels. Will use square u brackets to hold mounting rails. Will cut Round circles that mount on inside end of each spindle. This will have holes cut for degrees. Just rotate panels and insert pins at each end to keep stable.

Rob contact me at vwbakerDotcox.net

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Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	A-Frame support for a block and tackle? Less manpower using a winch or a block & tackle. Kinda like the green unit, but without the extra leg. Just two pipe supports, with a cable between the feet. If you could make this light weight, but strong, it could be moved between arrays, hooked up, tension taken, then loosen up supports and lower or raise the array, tie-off and re-tighten the supports. The Bi-Pod would be leaned against the north side of the array. The upper edge of the array would slide against the pipes. I used a jury-rig block&tackle to install my 4 panel array.. Used it to push the center support arm upwards, I'm too old to lift heavy stuff. __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less..

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Vern2 Apprentice EcoRenovator Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 145 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Rob, I,m not cutting yet and I'm ready to start down draft blower build. Will push table outside to cut for now. Bought Hypertherm. powermax45 plasma cutter for table. Have a Powermax30 for shop. Best plasma table made for home shop. PlasmaCAM software not cheap, bit the bullet, software easy to use. You can use CorelDraw and other programs to cut with plasma table as is, not easy. I bought mine here. Gotorch The software cost are in line with other CNC makers. I have ability to go to 5' x 10' table. I would need to buy size software, $1000 and 10' rails - $300, 5' gantry - $1200. Motors, software, controller box will all move to new table. What do you think about this? Build spindle with 1" bearings. Rotating 14" x 3" x 1/4" wall, square tubing only needs to moves 90 degrees, might even think about using bushings. Will use aluminum mounting frame for holding panels. Will use square u brackets to hold mounting rails. Will cut Round circles that mount on inside end of each spindle. This will have holes cut for degrees. Just rotate panels and insert pins at each end to keep stable. Rob contact me at vwbakerDotcox.net __________________ Vern To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by Vern2; 08-23-13 at 03:32 PM..