moderation: "rejected" _deleted: false slug: "sun-concentrator-to-melt-plastic-with-solar" tags: - "other machine" - "research" - "melting" files: [] difficulty_level: "Medium" steps: - images: - updated: "2020-08-05T13:43:52.175Z" size: 11060 contentType: "image/jpeg" timeCreated: "2020-08-05T13:43:52.175Z" fullPath: "uploads/howtos/L2IZCjTeWOdrmx5gDfkb/FL9IICOKCYT4YV7.LARGE.jpg" name: "FL9IICOKCYT4YV7.LARGE.jpg" downloadUrl: "https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/onearmyworld.appspot.com/o/uploads%2Fhowtos%2FL2IZCjTeWOdrmx5gDfkb%2FFL9IICOKCYT4YV7.LARGE.jpg?alt=media&token=5b5b2c11-8cd2-43a5-a8db-2dd0bab82a6f" type: "image/jpeg" - name: "1.JPG" updated: "2020-08-05T13:43:52.216Z" size: 20446 type: "image/jpeg" timeCreated: "2020-08-05T13:43:52.216Z" fullPath: "uploads/howtos/L2IZCjTeWOdrmx5gDfkb/1.JPG" downloadUrl: "https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/onearmyworld.appspot.com/o/uploads%2Fhowtos%2FL2IZCjTeWOdrmx5gDfkb%2F1.JPG?alt=media&token=ea9c4d81-b05e-45ca-b8f3-c377c9274605" contentType: "image/jpeg" title: "Cut the Wooden Planks" _animationKey: "unique1" text: "Cut wooden planks 12 millimeters thick, according to the dimensions indicated in the attached file. [mm]" - title: "Cut the Mirrors" images: - contentType: "image/jpeg" timeCreated: "2020-08-05T13:43:53.389Z" downloadUrl: "https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/onearmyworld.appspot.com/o/uploads%2Fhowtos%2FL2IZCjTeWOdrmx5gDfkb%2FFLF89DKKCYT4ZWL.LARGE.jpg?alt=media&token=fe3f69d5-2adf-4995-b793-19f396941f21" updated: "2020-08-05T13:43:53.389Z" fullPath: "uploads/howtos/L2IZCjTeWOdrmx5gDfkb/FLF89DKKCYT4ZWL.LARGE.jpg" type: "image/jpeg" size: 4141 name: "FLF89DKKCYT4ZWL.LARGE.jpg" - downloadUrl: "https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/onearmyworld.appspot.com/o/uploads%2Fhowtos%2FL2IZCjTeWOdrmx5gDfkb%2F2.JPG?alt=media&token=fe6e1c91-e53c-4d4b-8b38-ca8245dd690b" type: "image/jpeg" timeCreated: "2020-08-05T13:43:53.699Z" updated: "2020-08-05T13:43:53.699Z" fullPath: "uploads/howtos/L2IZCjTeWOdrmx5gDfkb/2.JPG" name: "2.JPG" size: 15948 contentType: "image/jpeg" text: "Cut the mirrors 4 millimeters thick, according to the dimensions indicated in the attached file. [mm]" _animationKey: "unique2" - text: "Cut 6 double tape strips of 500 millimeters. If possible use a outdoor double tape" images: - name: "FSDQNCXKCYT50C6.LARGE.jpg" timeCreated: "2020-08-05T13:43:54.733Z" updated: "2020-08-05T13:43:54.733Z" size: 4884 downloadUrl: "https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/onearmyworld.appspot.com/o/uploads%2Fhowtos%2FL2IZCjTeWOdrmx5gDfkb%2FFSDQNCXKCYT50C6.LARGE.jpg?alt=media&token=a7e827b7-a34f-4cb0-893f-b747f750e23b" contentType: "image/jpeg" fullPath: "uploads/howtos/L2IZCjTeWOdrmx5gDfkb/FSDQNCXKCYT50C6.LARGE.jpg" type: "image/jpeg" - contentType: "image/jpeg" downloadUrl: "https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/onearmyworld.appspot.com/o/uploads%2Fhowtos%2FL2IZCjTeWOdrmx5gDfkb%2F3.JPG?alt=media&token=c9d6ce0d-c6c6-4994-85e4-38f7219440c2" type: "image/jpeg" updated: "2020-08-05T13:43:55.033Z" timeCreated: "2020-08-05T13:43:55.033Z" size: 20954 name: "3.JPG" fullPath: "uploads/howtos/L2IZCjTeWOdrmx5gDfkb/3.JPG" _animationKey: "unique3" title: "Cut the Double Tape" - title: "Assemble mirrors and planks" _animationKey: "uniquebwhqfc" images: - size: 9223 fullPath: "uploads/howtos/sVBTI2OxzRNcMM6Y7sTu/4.jpg" contentType: "image/jpeg" downloadUrl: "https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/onearmyworld.appspot.com/o/uploads%2Fhowtos%2FsVBTI2OxzRNcMM6Y7sTu%2F4.jpg?alt=media&token=a0001d78-0742-4ead-971c-e3f029a4f520" timeCreated: "2020-08-05T13:54:36.707Z" name: "4.jpg" updated: "2020-08-05T13:54:36.707Z" type: "image/jpeg" - contentType: "image/jpeg" downloadUrl: "https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/onearmyworld.appspot.com/o/uploads%2Fhowtos%2FsVBTI2OxzRNcMM6Y7sTu%2F4_%2B.JPG?alt=media&token=1f81e692-ccfa-4472-86ba-4f760c1060c8" type: "image/jpeg" timeCreated: "2020-08-05T13:54:37.003Z" name: "4_+.JPG" size: 34372 fullPath: "uploads/howtos/sVBTI2OxzRNcMM6Y7sTu/4_+.JPG" updated: "2020-08-05T13:54:37.003Z" text: "Assemble the mirrors and the wooden planks with double-sided tape according to the attached image. Please note the shutters are asymmetrical" - text: "Print the attached 3D files, preferably in ABS\n\nUse this link to download the 3D files : https://a360.co/3ilST2c\n\n" title: "3D Print concentrator Holders" images: - contentType: "image/jpeg" timeCreated: "2020-08-05T13:54:38.456Z" size: 26081 type: "image/jpeg" fullPath: "uploads/howtos/sVBTI2OxzRNcMM6Y7sTu/Tube_holders_front_3DPrint.JPG" name: "Tube_holders_front_3DPrint.JPG" downloadUrl: "https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/onearmyworld.appspot.com/o/uploads%2Fhowtos%2FsVBTI2OxzRNcMM6Y7sTu%2FTube_holders_front_3DPrint.JPG?alt=media&token=a8a02db5-8a6e-44cf-9ae4-c53888041ecb" updated: "2020-08-05T13:54:38.456Z" _animationKey: "unique4598pr" - _animationKey: "uniquetfi1k" images: - contentType: "image/jpeg" size: 16637 downloadUrl: "https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/onearmyworld.appspot.com/o/uploads%2Fhowtos%2Fhi4lmJyG28vlmDQES3mC%2FFLT82TZKD33HP6E.LARGE.jpg?alt=media&token=e348b845-46a1-44c8-8a13-36f4a2279a5f" timeCreated: "2020-08-05T14:22:40.689Z" name: "FLT82TZKD33HP6E.LARGE.jpg" fullPath: "uploads/howtos/hi4lmJyG28vlmDQES3mC/FLT82TZKD33HP6E.LARGE.jpg" updated: "2020-08-05T14:22:40.689Z" type: "image/jpeg" text: "The sun collector made is made of tempered glass and can provide temperatures above 250°C\n\nTo fixe the tube tighten the screws of the 3D printed front holder\n\nThe overall size is 660 mm (overall) X 127mm outside diameter. The approximate interior dimensions are: 584 mm X 101mm inner diameter.\n\nAvailable on : https://www.volks.eco/produit/sun-collector/" title: "Assemble the Sun Collector" - images: - downloadUrl: "https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/onearmyworld.appspot.com/o/uploads%2Fhowtos%2Fhi4lmJyG28vlmDQES3mC%2Ffilament.JPG?alt=media&token=06cfc173-9dcf-4b22-832b-b93db282ea3c" fullPath: "uploads/howtos/hi4lmJyG28vlmDQES3mC/filament.JPG" name: "filament.JPG" size: 58727 contentType: "image/jpeg" type: "image/jpeg" timeCreated: "2020-08-05T14:22:45.142Z" updated: "2020-08-05T14:22:45.142Z" - downloadUrl: "https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/onearmyworld.appspot.com/o/uploads%2Fhowtos%2Fhi4lmJyG28vlmDQES3mC%2FIMG_0338.jpg?alt=media&token=48856fa3-d957-40bd-94a4-e3645cfd1b1c" name: "IMG_0338.jpg" timeCreated: "2020-08-05T14:22:47.824Z" contentType: "image/jpeg" updated: "2020-08-05T14:22:47.824Z" type: "image/jpeg" fullPath: "uploads/howtos/hi4lmJyG28vlmDQES3mC/IMG_0338.jpg" size: 165563 - updated: "2020-08-05T14:22:46.317Z" downloadUrl: "https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/onearmyworld.appspot.com/o/uploads%2Fhowtos%2Fhi4lmJyG28vlmDQES3mC%2F7.JPG?alt=media&token=f85e1172-c0eb-47ed-a99f-0e240d2ecb79" fullPath: "uploads/howtos/hi4lmJyG28vlmDQES3mC/7.JPG" timeCreated: "2020-08-05T14:22:46.317Z" contentType: "image/jpeg" name: "7.JPG" type: "image/jpeg" size: 30916 text: "Assemble all components with wood screws and 2 3D print filaments.\n\nTo assemble the shutters, first drill the hole for the screws to have a pivot effect." _animationKey: "unique836yzi" title: "Assemble all pieces" - images: - name: "reglage.JPG" timeCreated: "2020-08-05T14:22:49.470Z" type: "image/jpeg" contentType: "image/jpeg" fullPath: "uploads/howtos/hi4lmJyG28vlmDQES3mC/reglage.JPG" updated: "2020-08-05T14:22:49.470Z" size: 36300 downloadUrl: "https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/onearmyworld.appspot.com/o/uploads%2Fhowtos%2Fhi4lmJyG28vlmDQES3mC%2Freglage.JPG?alt=media&token=29f0783c-ddc2-43ac-a3ee-49c0514fef86" title: "Use the sun concentror" text: "To use the solar concentrator, it is advisable to use temperature probes. \nThe concentrator should be placed with the solar collector perpendicular to the sun light (12h - south).\nThe shutters should be adjusted so that the maximum light is projected onto the collector, as shown in the picture." _animationKey: "uniquecaxkff" - title: "Solar Plastic Injection" _animationKey: "uniquekv0jef" images: - type: "image/jpeg" fullPath: "uploads/howtos/L1BFJCPSrUsUPZZCN2ba/solar injection.png" timeCreated: "2020-08-06T16:00:58.463Z" downloadUrl: "https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/onearmyworld.appspot.com/o/uploads%2Fhowtos%2FL1BFJCPSrUsUPZZCN2ba%2Fsolar%20injection.png?alt=media&token=e2d72191-2ee0-47a8-879d-7715a5a32b27" name: "solar injection.png" updated: "2020-08-06T16:00:58.463Z" size: 276529 contentType: "image/jpeg" - contentType: "image/jpeg" size: 67035 downloadUrl: "https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/onearmyworld.appspot.com/o/uploads%2Fhowtos%2FL1BFJCPSrUsUPZZCN2ba%2Fsolar%20injection-.png?alt=media&token=a8495bb7-94fb-49e4-950c-b48fe54374a8" updated: "2020-08-06T16:04:40.624Z" timeCreated: "2020-08-06T16:04:40.624Z" fullPath: "uploads/howtos/L1BFJCPSrUsUPZZCN2ba/solar injection-.png" type: "image/jpeg" name: "solar injection-.png" text: "Time to melt some plastic!\nHave a look at this How-to to learn more about the Solar Injection Process :)\n\nhttps://community.preciousplastic.com/how-to/solar-plastic-injection-" _createdBy: "volkseco" _created: "2020-08-05T14:24:57.299Z" _modified: "2023-06-14T11:02:17.513Z" category: _created: "2022-05-09T21:18:09.659Z" _modified: "2022-05-09T21:18:09.659Z" _id: "bD7i9YjwOa4yTlLdYUnw" label: "Machines" _deleted: false id: "L1BFJCPSrUsUPZZCN2ba" _id: "L1BFJCPSrUsUPZZCN2ba" cover_image: size: 267675 updated: "2020-08-05T14:34:54.586Z" type: "image/jpeg" name: "How-to-sun-concentrator-cover.png" downloadUrl: "https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/onearmyworld.appspot.com/o/uploads%2Fhowtos%2FL1BFJCPSrUsUPZZCN2ba%2FHow-to-sun-concentrator-cover.png?alt=media&token=6b0cb666-5e4e-4519-864f-a651295f18a6" fullPath: "uploads/howtos/L1BFJCPSrUsUPZZCN2ba/How-to-sun-concentrator-cover.png" timeCreated: "2020-08-05T14:34:54.586Z" contentType: "image/jpeg" _contentModifiedTimestamp: "2023-06-14T11:02:17.513Z" description: "In order to provide you with energy independence, volks.eco offers you a solar and portable solution reaching up to 250 ° C (482 ° F). This device is intended for the production of recycled plastic injections, according to the project carried out in collaboration and presented by Plastok.ch. 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We believe that each human can support their energy needs with only renewable energies. \n\nBy creating our profil, our goal is to share, thro this well structured and friendly community tool, the way give you energetic independence in the precious plastic process\n\nThanks to Plastok who introduced us to Precious Plastic and share precious informations. [www.plastok.ch]\n\ngood to you\nvolks.eco" services: - welding: false assembling: false machining: false electronics: false molds: false title: "volks.eco" images: [] images: []