could two propane tanks be used? opposite sides painted black to assure the expanding gas can equalize its weight after being heated by the sun in any direction? i heard L.E.Ds have an interesting phenomena when the sun shines on them, a slight voltage can be detected. An LED array with the proper relays could be a cheaper, and I should say more compact, alternative.
@honestcheetah I don't know, you could give it a try, I guess. The most advanced dripper tracker is the "liquid piston tracker" . You can find diagrams on the solar cookers world network. I have not made one yet, too busy at work this year to do solar stuff.
You could use a shade bar, a couple of op-amps, two photo transistors, a stepper motor, a solar panel, and a battery to make an automated sun tracking system for this device. It would reduce the space needed and track the sun without relying on the grid or a clock. I have the plans somewhere. I'll see if I can find them. Send me a response so that I have your email and I'll send you the plans.
@jkrush28 By all means make your tracker. My aim is to produce alternative methods for people who cannot afford shade bars, op-amps, photo transistors, stepper motors, solar panels and batteries.
If you want to apply your ideas and abilities to something new, please try make a dual dish solar accumulator and apply your tracking method to it. It has stationary focal points so you can run a Stirling engine or even a fridge from it.
@jkrush28 Hi, I have just checked your utube home. would you like to do a stick figure animation of the dual dish concept? (rotating to follow the sun.)
You could do summer and winter configurations. I introduced the concept about a year ago.
People who get shown the model "get" it. but I have failed to explain it over the internet.
@WICKEDMAN9MM I will probably make a better version in the summer.
Dripper trackers have branched out a bit. There is now the simple water clock drippers, clock based dripper trackers and the liquid piston dripper tracker. (I have only made models of the liquid piston tracker).
I am busy at the moment finishing a better model of the tracking solar accumulator for the arts and science fair in Toronto on 8th May.
could two propane tanks be used? opposite sides painted black to assure the expanding gas can equalize its weight after being heated by the sun in any direction? i heard L.E.Ds have an interesting phenomena when the sun shines on them, a slight voltage can be detected. An LED array with the proper relays could be a cheaper, and I should say more compact, alternative.
Great videos friend!
honestcheetah 7 months ago
@honestcheetah I don't know, you could give it a try, I guess. The most advanced dripper tracker is the "liquid piston tracker" . You can find diagrams on the solar cookers world network. I have not made one yet, too busy at work this year to do solar stuff.
gaiatechnician 7 months ago
You could use a shade bar, a couple of op-amps, two photo transistors, a stepper motor, a solar panel, and a battery to make an automated sun tracking system for this device. It would reduce the space needed and track the sun without relying on the grid or a clock. I have the plans somewhere. I'll see if I can find them. Send me a response so that I have your email and I'll send you the plans.
jkrush28 11 months ago
@jkrush28 By all means make your tracker. My aim is to produce alternative methods for people who cannot afford shade bars, op-amps, photo transistors, stepper motors, solar panels and batteries.
If you want to apply your ideas and abilities to something new, please try make a dual dish solar accumulator and apply your tracking method to it. It has stationary focal points so you can run a Stirling engine or even a fridge from it.
gaiatechnician 11 months ago
@jkrush28 Hi, I have just checked your utube home. would you like to do a stick figure animation of the dual dish concept? (rotating to follow the sun.)
You could do summer and winter configurations. I introduced the concept about a year ago.
People who get shown the model "get" it. but I have failed to explain it over the internet.
Thanks Brian
gaiatechnician 11 months ago
We'll be waiting for more of your bright ideas congratulation smart man you're awesome!!!, thank you for bringing this helpful tips, God bless you.
WICKEDMAN9MM 1 year ago
The project is awesome but the video need more improvement that can show more details.
WICKEDMAN9MM 1 year ago
@WICKEDMAN9MM I will probably make a better version in the summer.
Dripper trackers have branched out a bit. There is now the simple water clock drippers, clock based dripper trackers and the liquid piston dripper tracker. (I have only made models of the liquid piston tracker).
I am busy at the moment finishing a better model of the tracking solar accumulator for the arts and science fair in Toronto on 8th May.
Thanks Brian
gaiatechnician 1 year ago
Interesting project you have. I enclose one of my sun track videos
boywithadolphin 3 years ago
amazing idea!
manoele 3 years ago