Finally, get to Installing the Sliding Solar Array on the Overlander and run into some problems. Sorry for the wind noise throughout and the music to try and cover it up.
We needed a way to have 4 panels always facing the sun while driving and such but be able to pop out the other 4 when parked at a trailhead, shopping center or camp spot. This sliding mechanism allows 4 panels to be tuck underneath 4 other panels and it's all air-powered so that I don't need to climb up and mess with them.
And the way they are plumbed in, it allows for an automated extend and retract - the second I tap the brakes, they pull in.
This is the Solar Controller we use with our Lithium Batteries:
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Air Mufflers:
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Drawer Slides:
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Cushioned Round Body Air Cylinder, Double Acting:
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NITRA solenoid valve, 5-port (4-way), 2-position AVS-5111-24D:
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12 Volt Coils to replace the 24 Volt coils on the above valves.
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