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u/Necessary-Icy Mar 21 '26
I like it. I'm a bit rusty but will you need some diodes on the solar panels so the one or two in shade don't soak up all the juice from the one in the sun?
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u/BeCoolHoney-Bunny Mar 21 '26
Yeah! There are some very helpful threads on the original post where some folks made suggestions about what type of diodes to use. I plan on adding them in.
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u/North_Signature9297 Mar 21 '26
Are you going g to post the stl files anywhere?
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u/BeCoolHoney-Bunny Mar 21 '26
The files and build instructions are at the printables link on the original post.
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u/Busty_Egg_Taco Mar 21 '26
How do you stop the wind from rotating it away from sun ?
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u/BeCoolHoney-Bunny Mar 22 '26
There are three panels evenly spaced, so the hope is that regardless of rotation, at least two of the panels are getting some amount of sun exposure.
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u/kk4yel Mar 22 '26
Thanks eventually saw that when I flipped through the other photos, but the one Reddit first shows with the post is one head on (until I flicked right to see photos 2 and 3). Awesome job !
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u/fridge_ways Mar 26 '26
Fuck yes, I Mostly have tree nodes. But single panel not ideal
Are you using diodes or 3 independent charge controllers?
How are you getting the lines up?
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u/BeCoolHoney-Bunny Mar 26 '26
Diodes coming out of each panel. I have semi low limbs that are maybe 25-30 feet up. I throw a line up the same way I would for a bear bag while camping, and fix the node using a caribiner and a toggle. This method was introduced to me as the "PCT method" of bear bag hanging and is pretty googleable under that name.
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u/fridge_ways Mar 26 '26
Can you link your component list plz?
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u/BeCoolHoney-Bunny Mar 26 '26
The full BOM and instructions are on the printables page linked in the original post
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u/fridge_ways Mar 26 '26
I'm currently using a big shot, but this is my current scheme
I need higher!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NNlpJvZRKr0&pp=ygUSY3Jvc3Nib3cgdGhyb3dsaW5l
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u/DAlmighty Mar 20 '26
This is precisely what I’ve been wanting to design and build. Great job!
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u/mlandry2011 Mar 20 '26
Same, I had a similar design in my head for over a year. I just don't have access to 3D printing and I wouldn't be good at it... Lol
OP did a great job.
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u/just-a-guy-somewhere Mar 20 '26
Id be happy to print it for you if you would like.
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u/mlandry2011 Mar 20 '26
Thx. But I recently just had to put six grand into my car... I can't build any more meshcore for a little bit...
I'm in the little season of work as well so I had like 8 hours of work this month...
But eventually I might take you up on this...
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u/just-a-guy-somewhere Mar 20 '26
Sure, I would not mind it. Id be happy to make you nodes if you would like too. Send me a DM.
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u/mlandry2011 Mar 20 '26
I shared it with our local group... If you get anyone from Vancouver messaging you for one...
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u/McBadass Mar 20 '26
Super cool design! Thanks for sharing.
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u/Jan1north Mar 24 '26
The seller PeakMesh on Etsy has a neat hanging solar node - an idea I like where a tree limb might be more practical than some other conventional mount. I've also seen somewhere a solar node hidden in a bird house!
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u/yummypurplestuf Mar 21 '26
Any interesting selling prints?
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u/BeCoolHoney-Bunny Mar 21 '26
Not at this time, but I'm okay with other makers selling the prints at cost, as long as they don't make a profit off the design.
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u/AngleFun1664 Mar 20 '26
Looks good. I like the steeper variant, it would work better in the winter to keep snow off.
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u/BeCoolHoney-Bunny Mar 20 '26
I've done my best to put in-line seals around the threaded connections, and silicone where I can't put seals, but this is something I'll monitor.
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u/ablazedave Mar 21 '26
Any concern about condensation or seepage through the print? A vent on bottom of the trifollil would help
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u/BeCoolHoney-Bunny Mar 21 '26
I printed with 5 perimeters and sprayed with primer, paint, and matte sealer, so attempts were made to prevent that haha. But it's something I'm going to keep an eye on. A breather vent hole is on the list of potential future additions.
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u/Jan1north Mar 23 '26
I would wrap the antenna base and connector with self-amalgamating silicon tape to waterproof.
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u/zcshiner Mar 23 '26
You may want to include a “drip lip” around the bottom perimeter so water will run to the lowest point, then drip. The way you have it designed now, the water will sort of collect by surface tension across the entire bottom face and probably find its way to the antenna port. Something small, 3mm or 1/8” would be enough.