User:Gwatson/TheMoneyTeam

Solar Engineering Harvesting

How to Build a Solar Panel


 * Gavin Watson
 * Jaeguen Kim
 * Jake Antonelli

Week1 Narrative
Researching. We found out how solar panels work, as well as found different systems we can use to produce energy.
 * Gavin has worked on how to conjugate the charge controller and junction box to our final product and how those devices are working with each other. He has also done extensive research on the product we are going to purchase.  He has also worked on the wiki Page.


 * Jake has been working on building a tripod and figuring out how to connect the solar panel frame and equipment to it. Jake will be providing a work space for The Money Team on the weekends. He has also worked on the wiki Page.


 * Jaegeun has worked on the solar panel frame which will support every solar cell and figured out how we are going to build a solar panel from scratch. He has figured out which materials are going to be used in the frame such as peg board and plywood.

Week2 Narrative
Planning. We have planned out a design and are figuring out how we are going to put everything we learned to use.
 * Jake is continuing working on how to attach the solar panel to the tripod best. Most all of the large supplies such as plywood, pressure treated wood, and plexi-glass have been acquired at Home Depot; Total: $60.72. The presentation for Engineering Seminar this thursday will be our first presentation. Presentation materials are being gathered.
 * Jaegeun is lining the dimensions on the wooden frame of the solar panel and trying to figure out how are we are going to cut the frame according to the lines. And he was also measuring the plexi glass to also attach to the frame.


 * Gavin is currently learning how to use AutoCAD to create a holding dock for the items being charged from the solar panel. This dock will attach to the back of the frame. The group will also focus some time on the presentation.

Week3 Narrative
''We decided to build two models, a slower charging Mint Box Charger, and a Faster Charging Big Boy Charger. We are finalizing planning details''
 * Gavin is working with Zack who is working out some kinks in the AutoCAD Altoids box, as well as assisting Jake and Jaegeun with the frame.

Week4 Narrative
We bought materials for our projects and are waiting for them to arrive, we are starting construction with what we have.

Week5 Narrative
''The Mint Box Circuitry is finished, Next we will build it's housing. Gavin is learning how to use AutoCAD. We have drawn out the frame and are getting ready to cut it, we will also be tabbing the solar cells soon.''