solar tracker frame and parabolic dish
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The solar tracker gathers the sun's rays, concentrating them at a single focal point. To create this device, you'll need a motor, string, and controller. I've designed trapezoid shapes that, when assembled, form a parabolic dish. A spreadsheet with calculations for these trapezoids is available for customization of the collection area and focal length. I corrected an error in the initial calculations, so please use the updated version. Additionally, I added extra trapezoids to guide you on how to construct a parabolic dish using 30 polished aluminum sheets cut with a laser cutter and riveted together.
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