finally got the Rogue MPT-3048 hooked up to a VM copy of XP so to get telemetry from my 2nd solar system. it’s not much, but enough i can reverse the serial protocol, and code up something that will run on linux and osx to do the same data collection.
the original is behind a paywall, but good summary here, http://io9.com/large-plasma-tubes-confirmed-to-exist-above-the-earths-1708434105
if you have the bandwidth, SOHO is awesome.
today, the face of Ra, in a few different wavelengths.
honestly, i think he looks sad, watching the humans thrash the garden…..
soho nasa 20150407
do you have one of those old car battery chargers? you know, crappy metal box, big heavy transformer inside? i WANT YOUR DIODES from it. i mean, if you’re not using them of course. the V rating might be low for my 45-50V panel feeds, but the current should be sufficient. bonus: already attached to heat sink (needed when one is in shadow and the other in sun). will test 4 rolls at once soon.
solar diode junction
solar diode junction