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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wL9PcGu_xrA | =Basics= | ||
*A video by [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFtc3XdXgLFwhlDajMGK69w NightHawkInLight] on a prototype solar tracker that doesn't use computers, gps inputs or other complex data | |||
*It was inspired by the system used to keep the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parker_Solar_Probe Parker Solar Probe's] Heat Sheild facing towards the sun at all times | |||
=Basic Design= | |||
*You have the main solar element up front (represented in the video by the piece of cardboard) | |||
*In it's optimal shadow you have at least 3 or 4 light sensors or solar panels | |||
*These can tell, or directly power the gimball to reposition the solar system to optimal output | |||
=Video(s)= | |||
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wL9PcGu_xrA The first one by NighthawkInLight] | |||
=See Also= | |||
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=Useful Links= | |||
*[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFtc3XdXgLFwhlDajMGK69w NightHawkInLight's Main Youtube Channel] | |||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parker_Solar_Probe Wikipedia Page on the Parker Solar Probe] | |||
Latest revision as of 16:27, 18 November 2018
Basics
- A video by NightHawkInLight on a prototype solar tracker that doesn't use computers, gps inputs or other complex data
- It was inspired by the system used to keep the Parker Solar Probe's Heat Sheild facing towards the sun at all times
Basic Design
- You have the main solar element up front (represented in the video by the piece of cardboard)
- In it's optimal shadow you have at least 3 or 4 light sensors or solar panels
- These can tell, or directly power the gimball to reposition the solar system to optimal output