Tracking makes your equipment more productive but it can be expensive. Here is a cheap tracker made from old junk that does the job. I have used it and it does the job.
Via Instructables | Posted on 2008.04.12 at 22:29
Construct a small, portable solar panel that will charge two AA rechargeable batteries in a day or two. Use the batteries to make any battery-powered device solar powered.
Via Instructables | Posted on 2008.04.10 at 12:17
This gives details about how to make the mould, how to cut the plastic backing for the reflector and how to attach the reflector to the equatorial mount so it can track the sun all day and keep focused on one spot.
Via Instructables | Posted on 2008.04.08 at 01:23
An easy-to-build adapter that allows you to use AA batteries (especially rechargeables!) in place of D cell batteries in many devices. .
Via Instructables | Posted on 2008.04.02 at 23:29
Ok, worst-case scenario. . . . You are about to play yet another gig that will make you even more rich and famous. This time, you have everything(including drumsticks, see http://www.
Via Instructables | Posted on 2008.03.25 at 20:55
If you've ever needed a flash light, but you only have a AAA battery, a TicTac Container, and some other stuff, well then your in luck! This instructable (and my first) will show you how to make your very own TicTac Joule Thief.
Via Instructables | Posted on 2008.03.16 at 04:04
Solar cooking for the worlds poor. * The aim of this project is to create instructions for a Solar Cooker that can be sent to developing countries. For this to reach the widest population the instructions must be non-language based and that it can be constructed with the barest minimum of tools, materials and skill.
Via Instructables | Posted on 2008.03.13 at 13:44
This instructable describes the construction of a simple solar thermal motor, made from commonly available, low cost materials. This device operates by harnessing the ability of certain polymers (in the case black plastic bags) to shrink when exposed to heat, and relax back to their original length when cooled.
Via Instructables | Posted on 2008.03.13 at 13:31
I was wondering if I could heat the water in my swimming pool using the heat in the house's attic and I started messing about with a large <s>heatsink</s> thermal battery.
Via Instructables | Posted on 2008.03.13 at 13:19
This is another good use for the solar panel used on the huge amounts of garden LED lights around, coupled to a portable radio that runs off 2 or 3 AA cells.
Via Instructables | Posted on 2008.03.13 at 13:19