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TEG Thermal Electric Generator Seeback module
this uses hot / cold temperature transfer to generate voltage.
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PLA 3d printed reflectors
These are curved reflectors I am using to focus sunlight heat energy onto the center heat collector
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DC to DC converter
regulate voltage, step up from low voltage to 5 volt and usb output.
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CPU heatsink, $10 on amazon
this is the cold end that is submerged into water to attract heat transfer through the seeback modules.
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1/4" aluminum plates
heat transfer medium
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Copper wire 16 ga
several this copper wire bundled together to catch heat reflected by the petals
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Mylar Heat reflecting film
coating the inside of the petals to reflect heat at the center.
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Thermal adhesive
Attach the TEG modules to aluminum plates, both cold side and the hot
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alumilite liquid two part resin
I use this to coat the 3d printed part giving them heat resistance and sealing the small gaps in layers to make them waterproof.
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