Ultracapacitor Racking

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Summary This rack holder is designed specifically for 3000 Farad Capacitors, known as Ultracapacitors. Developed by Michigan Tech's Open Sustainability Technology Research Group, it promotes the use of open-source methods in solar photovoltaic technology. Instructions These racking units are tailored to hold Maxwell BCAP3000 E270 T04 ultracapacitors. Print the STL file on a 3-D printer with at least 25% fill for optimal results. Each unit can hold four ultra-caps, and they should be staggered in rows as shown in our 12-ultracap array. The necessary number of units will depend on the size of your solar photovoltaic system. Specifications This rack holder is a crucial component in reducing the cost of solar photovoltaic technology using open-source methodologies. We are currently testing ultracaps in various solar systems, primarily off-grid and microgrid systems. We will update Thingiverse with new applications as they become confirmed. Special Thanks We appreciate Ben Mitchell's initial design contribution to this project. His work has been instrumental in shaping the development of this rack holder.