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brucedownunder2
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Joined: 14/09/2005
Location: Australia
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Posted: 10:33pm 28 Apr 2011

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I'm nearly ready to install the tracker electronics . Q. Has anybody here installed a kit or off the shelf type of tracker ?

If so , could you recommend it? I'm worried about talk of "hunting" that is , the electronics can't make it's mind up about whether to stop or keep hunting for that bright area.

Nice to hear from you

Bruce

Bushboy

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Joined: 02/12/2009
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Posted: 02:14am 29 Apr 2011

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Hi Bruce

i tried a photo sensitive controller without much success in the end I used a timer to turn on every 30 minutes for a few seconds and a micro switch for parking each end.

I am working on a water ram for the new one for cheapness and reliability as the electronic don't like to be outside.

Bob

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