Source: Tom's hardware UK – Keywords: Solar, Power
Categories: Hardware
Photo Essay: Constructing the Solar Panel Framework
Photo 1: The motherboard and components from Part II, the Solar-Powered PC, which runs entirely from solar power.
Photo 2: Solar cells on the roof of our Munich test labs
Photo 3: Construction of our solar arrays for outdoor use.
Photo 4: Our solar panels deliver 130 Watts of power.
Photo 5: Specifications tag from our solar panel.
Photo 6: Measuring the lumber for the solar panel frame.
Photo 8: assembling the solar panel framework
Photo 9: Tools and lumber for the solar panel framework.
Photo 10: Initial assembly of solar panel framework
Photo 11: Using one trimmed piece to measure a second keeps lengths consistent.
Photo 12: Cutting a framing lathe.
Photo 13: Short and long pieces, side-by-side.
Photo 14: Frame stock ready for assembly in background, assembled panel in foreground.
Photo 15: Drilling pilot holes for wood screws to speed frame assembly
Photo 16: Cutting frame members
Photo 17: Checking measurements
Photo 18: Double-checking measurements
Photo 19: Screwing the solar panel framework together.
Photo 20: Assembling the solar panel framework.
Photo 21: Holding a partially assembled frame
Photo 22: Both sides of frame now attached
Photo 23: Assembly of solar panel frame continues
Photo 24: More drilling required
Photo 26: Pausing to enjoy partial fruits of their labors
Photo 27: Let’s drill this hole at an angle
Photo 28: Solar panel framework with solar panel attached
Photo 29: detail of solar panel prior to mounting
Photo 30: Mating up the framework to the solar panel
Photo 31: Attaching the framework to the solar panel
Photo 32: Attaching the framework to the solar panel
Photo 33: Asembling the complete framework, including solar panel
Photo 34: Asembling the complete framework, including solar panel
Photo 35: Asembling the complete framework, including solar panel
Photo 36: Asembling the complete framework, including solar panel
Photo 37: Asembling the complete framework, including solar panel
Photo 38: Checking framework construction
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