I enjoyed the Mythbusters series. It was especially fun when they used different modeling approaches to check the feasibility of an idea.
One approach I especially liked was the "proof of concept" model. Often something looks good on paper. If one utilizes a small scale trial however sometimes the predictions do not come true. This allows fine tuning and changes in the design structure before too much is invested. I have used this approach for a number of projects over the years and it has saved me a considerable amount of time and money.
One example might be solar panel alignment and positioning. I have been running an experiment with a single panel with a PWM controller with a readout and a simple 12v battery. Not a complex system to say the least. I am trialing different arrangements, alignment and compass positions. I hope to continue the trial as trees take on their leaves in the area since this will impact the prospective area or areas under consideration.
Admittedly there are much better systems on the market. I like this because I already have them and they were fairly inexpensive.
I also enjoy the vast resources on this site. The knowledge base of this group is amazing! It has been an enjoyable experience sharing ideas with others. There is so much to learn on this topic.
One approach I especially liked was the "proof of concept" model. Often something looks good on paper. If one utilizes a small scale trial however sometimes the predictions do not come true. This allows fine tuning and changes in the design structure before too much is invested. I have used this approach for a number of projects over the years and it has saved me a considerable amount of time and money.
One example might be solar panel alignment and positioning. I have been running an experiment with a single panel with a PWM controller with a readout and a simple 12v battery. Not a complex system to say the least. I am trialing different arrangements, alignment and compass positions. I hope to continue the trial as trees take on their leaves in the area since this will impact the prospective area or areas under consideration.
Admittedly there are much better systems on the market. I like this because I already have them and they were fairly inexpensive.
I also enjoy the vast resources on this site. The knowledge base of this group is amazing! It has been an enjoyable experience sharing ideas with others. There is so much to learn on this topic.