http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 22:13:01 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Newest-dripper-tracker-design-to-rotate-solar-pane/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/5KO6/H67NS77I/FEB5KO6H67NS77I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/5KO6/H67NS77I/FEB5KO6H67NS77I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/5KO6/H67NS77I/FEB5KO6H67NS77I.SMALL.jpg gaiatechnician I did dripper trackers a few years ago because I saw a need, got some great comments and some prizes  and I thought people would surely try them and develop them further.  But nothing happened.  Here is the latest simplest version. The barrel of water is an easily controlled way to move a solar pane...
By: gaiatechnician

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Aug 2012 22:28:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/My-version-of-the-Sweeper-Tracker-Knife/
My version of the "Sweeper" Tracker Knife - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/5C6D/H4AG5AJZ/FQK5C6DH4AG5AJZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/5C6D/H4AG5AJZ/FQK5C6DH4AG5AJZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/5C6D/H4AG5AJZ/FQK5C6DH4AG5AJZ.SMALL.jpg triumphman I recently saw the movie "The Hunted" with Tommy Lee Jones &  Benicio del Toro. The weapon that played a major role in the movie was called the "Sweeper" Tracker knife. It was promoted by Tom Brown, Jr. who sells the knives today. It is made by TOPS and can run anywhere from $140 to $200 + ! So I de...
By: triumphman

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:52:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Oven-With-Tracking/
Solar Oven With Tracking... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/93MC/GLGCJLMB/F5X93MCGLGCJLMB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/93MC/GLGCJLMB/F5X93MCGLGCJLMB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/93MC/GLGCJLMB/F5X93MCGLGCJLMB.SMALL.jpg SolarPoweredGardener Whilst surfing the net one day I came across a site that showed you how to make simple solar cookers. The next day I made one out of cardboard and tin foil. I was amazed at how well it worked. After a lot more surfing and learning I came up with this design that any handyman with basic electrical sk...
By: SolarPoweredGardener

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D.I.Y. Solar Setup. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/GQGZ/FUVSGZA3/FJ3GQGZFUVSGZA3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/GQGZ/FUVSGZA3/FJ3GQGZFUVSGZA3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/GQGZ/FUVSGZA3/FJ3GQGZFUVSGZA3.SMALL.jpg Rob Patterson This instructable will tell you how I went about building a 12v Solar setup to run my Air Cooler during our hot Summer and a 12v 120 litre Fridge/Freezer during the cooler months. It will include some of the things I got right and the things I got wrong while building my "Sun Suckers". Please keep...
By: Rob Patterson

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:22:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-PV-tracker/
Solar PV tracker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/RTX3/FOVXP9FY/FYMRTX3FOVXP9FY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/RTX3/FOVXP9FY/FYMRTX3FOVXP9FY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/RTX3/FOVXP9FY/FYMRTX3FOVXP9FY.SMALL.jpg bwitmer For a class project (PV Design, Appalachian State, Dr. Dennis Scanlin) I decided to try making a low cost PV (photovoltaic) tracker. Being able to follow the sun's path through the sky can raise your solar panel system's output considerably (30-50%), but the argon filled ones can be a bit pricey, a...
By: bwitmer

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