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Project Title
Solar Tracker
By:
Paul Roberts
Project Submitted: 7/27/2011
Project Description:
This is a solar panel tracer built from scrap 6 inch drill stem pipe and square tubing. This automatically tracks the sun from east to west
Build Process:
Joined 2 pieces of scrap inch drill stem for the support beam using my gas welder then welded the square support tubing using my mig welder. Using a linear actuator from a satellite dish and joint mechanism also from a satellite dish. Tracker sensor purchased from Red Rok. Works perfectly.
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