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<blockquote data-quote="rich1" data-source="post: 526780" data-attributes="member: 35020"><p>Rich, I am thinking that I'll mount the panels in a single row, say 10. The frame they are bolted to will sit on a fulcrum/pivot which is mounted to a wheeled base. The panel assembly will be counterbalanced. To rotate it, there will be a chain/sprocket or leadscrew driven by a geared motor. The controller just needs end stop switches, a realtime clock and a couple of light sensors. It will be powered by a battery so it will track in cloudy conditions and rotate back when the sun sets. The tracking can wither be done by light difference on the sensors or by just knowing the date and time. So in the morning the whole row of panels will be facing east. As the day passes, they tilt up to level and then go over to face west. </p><p></p><p>I'd have to have a think about winter/summer. Maybe one end of the frame can be elevated so its slanted in winter. That could be done manually.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rich1, post: 526780, member: 35020"] Rich, I am thinking that I'll mount the panels in a single row, say 10. The frame they are bolted to will sit on a fulcrum/pivot which is mounted to a wheeled base. The panel assembly will be counterbalanced. To rotate it, there will be a chain/sprocket or leadscrew driven by a geared motor. The controller just needs end stop switches, a realtime clock and a couple of light sensors. It will be powered by a battery so it will track in cloudy conditions and rotate back when the sun sets. The tracking can wither be done by light difference on the sensors or by just knowing the date and time. So in the morning the whole row of panels will be facing east. As the day passes, they tilt up to level and then go over to face west. I'd have to have a think about winter/summer. Maybe one end of the frame can be elevated so its slanted in winter. That could be done manually. [/QUOTE]
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