http://www.andresleonphoto.com/projects daily 1.0 2019-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1455064425184-48DVIKE72INAYMLB5WBG/ALP_0354-Edit.jpg Portfolio - Green Heron in its Greenery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1470967235466-EKG6AVMW1KW8LY7681UX/_LPL6769-Edit.jpg Portfolio - Retreating from the Storm Though it never rained this day, the dark incoming clouds gave us a moment of pause before deciding to start our hike to Apikuni Falls. This short hike was our inauguration to our six day long experience in Glacier National Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1482201834668-J6MW0AUL71CI4YJC1ZX1/ALP_5666-Edit-Edit-2.jpg Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1544306407545-WMYUVK13LU0TTK17ALB6/DJI_0775-Edit-Edit-2.jpg Portfolio - Brickell from the Sky A shot of the many high-rises in Miami’s Brickell avenue. Shot taken with a DJI MAvic Air (1/90sec f/2.8 ISO 100 16ND polarizer) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1546706174395-2P35Z9VVF7LGU5PL1OLU/DJI_0493-Edit.jpg Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1566791092998-XVGP6M9STS28ZP2CFNX3/2019-08-25+12.57.53.jpg Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1447433131500-5IM5OZA9R4DLLHTSMF7C/_LPL1185-Edit-2.jpg Portfolio - A View Of The Meteora Valley In Greece After climbing a seventy-five foot tall rock dragging my camera bag and tripod, I was rewarded with this unbelievable sunset. The colors of ths sky and the light reflecting on the rocks and buildings atop these majestic cliffs was a sight I would never forget. The experience of being with my wife, my soulmate, and the view this location provided is something I fear very few lucky people will ever enjoy. This is panorama of the Meterora valley in central Greece with various monasteries in view: low left: st nicholas anapvsa high center: great meteoron lower left center: warlama lower left: rousaneu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1449001262891-SYUZ8R9OZ9CGKSLADX5L/rioceleste-9969-Edit.jpg Portfolio http://www.andresleonphoto.com/blog daily 0.75 2017-05-30 http://www.andresleonphoto.com/blog/2017/6/02/my-home-solar-system-project monthly 0.5 2017-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496151980660-QEV9AQDCZDFDUN875N2N/2017-05-11+20.57.15.jpg Blog - HOME SOLAR SYSTEM PROJECT Close up of the batteries, DC to AC inverter, and solid state relay that controls power to the inverter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496168379806-7UTSVKKWMWDUMJTV1GH8/2017-04-08+16.53.04.jpg Blog - HOME SOLAR SYSTEM PROJECT The bathroom fan was inexpensive and provided an easy to setup solution to bring fresh air into the container. It is an AC fan so it connects to the inverter and its power is controlled by a relay managed by the Raspberry Pi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496168385722-NX6KNQA30FZWRHMWROFI/2017-04-08+13.04.11.jpg Blog - HOME SOLAR SYSTEM PROJECT Intake whole with cover to protect and prevent debris and animals from crawling inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496168424066-4TJR5H6LCOE2JMO2533L/2017-05-27+16.24.43.jpg Blog - HOME SOLAR SYSTEM PROJECT The PC fan on top of the gray box helps pull hot air off from the raspberry pi and other components as the air from the bathrrom fan is funneld in via the aluminum pipes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496153281368-RCA81QF026X3OXYA1OIG/image-asset.png Blog - HOME SOLAR SYSTEM PROJECT Yellow line signifies the USB connection between the Pi and Arduino. Also note the presence of a 47 micro farad capacitor between the Arduino's reset pin and ground. This is to prevent the Arduino from resetting every time a serial connection is established. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496153013979-Z9T3RGMM9NLW9NRKR8NK/image-asset.png Blog - HOME SOLAR SYSTEM PROJECT System schematic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496151641794-TURLVOQMGHLSNHHSNQJM/2017-05-27+10.39.49.jpg Blog - HOME SOLAR SYSTEM PROJECT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496151681108-DZJ96HL8EIBQPW3SFG6E/2017-05-27+10.40.34.jpg Blog - HOME SOLAR SYSTEM PROJECT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496151185642-3ZI734Z405N0AW02VU5C/2017-05-27+16.26.45.jpg Blog - HOME SOLAR SYSTEM PROJECT Not much room for the panels, but a few more will fit in this area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496151207581-N6WN5V8ASACJVCOZ38RA/2017-05-27+16.24.55.jpg Blog - HOME SOLAR SYSTEM PROJECT Hand-made container built to withstand the elements. Still need to add siding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496153461504-LQ7LH2MDP69NEXLC8RRD/amp+sensor+diagram+with+voltage+divider+-+no+8v+reg+02_bb.png Blog - HOME SOLAR SYSTEM PROJECT Disregard the AA battery. The Arduino is directly connected to the 12 volt battery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496153478331-QVWEXJUBJASQZF3KUEI5/2017-05-23+18.35.53.jpg Blog - HOME SOLAR SYSTEM PROJECT Its critical to get the orientation of the sensor correct. The open side of the sensor (seen in the following image) should face TOWARDS direction where current is coming from. In other words, the open side should face the battery IF that's where most of the current will be coming from. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496153479614-Q3KY4TC628B84HG67KUY/CSLA2CD.PNG Blog - HOME SOLAR SYSTEM PROJECT Open side should face source of current. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496153502626-FIYJZMOMPI7XF1EZ983C/2017-05-23+18.36.15.jpg Blog - HOME SOLAR SYSTEM PROJECT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496152197577-EB7CT4ABTR5VG58QD6JR/2017-04-29+18.11.39.jpg Blog - HOME SOLAR SYSTEM PROJECT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496152181816-UXA3DPAB6YIIVCTQA24V/2017-04-30+11.52.15.jpg Blog - HOME SOLAR SYSTEM PROJECT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496152202590-5EGWBEISWSDX110DAR2W/2017-04-29+18.11.15.jpg Blog - HOME SOLAR SYSTEM PROJECT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496152188021-0BQM7TEM56J0YPAM5W99/2017-04-29+19.01.21.jpg Blog - HOME SOLAR SYSTEM PROJECT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496152212074-AAR9FR5BW51FGXGL7U9X/IMG_20170207_181222.jpg Blog - HOME SOLAR SYSTEM PROJECT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496152241080-4PFH6MGTWJEJLJ5QUU09/2017-04-30+14.27.07.jpg Blog - HOME SOLAR SYSTEM PROJECT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496152729139-LN2N2HVS85ZXQ6TBOY72/2017-04-29+18.10.57.jpg Blog - HOME SOLAR SYSTEM PROJECT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496152775904-CL4A2O378U3G082UZWSO/2017-05-27+14.44.46.jpg Blog - HOME SOLAR SYSTEM PROJECT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496169328228-CQA23FM8OX1PJ94TBDLH/web+interface.PNG Blog - HOME SOLAR SYSTEM PROJECT Desktop view of the solar system web interface gauges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496169405842-48V0I8F79WF7NGPUPNMB/webinterface2.PNG Blog - HOME SOLAR SYSTEM PROJECT Accessing historical and comparative data as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496170880042-4BBB9YU27J3TBWO2QZZM/2017-05-30+18.58.47.png Blog - HOME SOLAR SYSTEM PROJECT My Home Assistant screen from my phone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496153350621-T5DYEQVGFVKXEFXIZHSO/2017-05-27+10.40.34+-+Copy.jpg Blog - HOME SOLAR SYSTEM PROJECT http://www.andresleonphoto.com/blog/2016/8/16/about-this-photo-retreating-from-the-storm monthly 0.5 2016-08-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1471359228491-4JK2UW2P2A6Q1B4C2TRR/image-asset.jpeg Blog - About this photo: Retreating from the Storm "The chief proof of man's real greatness lies in his perception of his own smallness." - Arthur Conan Doyle http://www.andresleonphoto.com/blog/2016/8/9/glacier-national-park-in-july-2016-unforgettable-experience-soon-to-be-no-longer-exist monthly 0.5 2016-08-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1470798005213-TCFL2D7B6I884F1CVXTC/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Glacier National Park in July 2016: Unforgettable experience soon to be Extinct The classic modes of transportation provided by the park to reduce traffic are great to look at, but require patience and flexibility to make them enjoyable parts of the experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1470798529034-JV6B31NX84AMUWVZ0TWH/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Glacier National Park in July 2016: Unforgettable experience soon to be Extinct Grinell Glacier Lake.. the water was... chilli. 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A couple more coming! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496116941414-RBGPATBC1NAP6JCBV6DY/2017-05-27+16.24.55.jpg Solar System Project Container houses all electronics and batteries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496119004514-CTPDOU7DESXVPH6L37AK/2017-04-29+18.11.39.jpg Solar System Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496119016251-DBX5F87L95MP0VCT9UEC/2017-04-29+18.10.57.jpg Solar System Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496119022551-QUBPKL7IYUWSCPTN4RZB/2017-04-29+18.11.15.jpg Solar System Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496119041867-F20Y5WP8JQ54OAW6VR5Z/2017-04-30+14.27.12.jpg Solar System Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496119054912-ZD55RIMY196WKMO3YH5U/2017-04-29+19.01.54.jpg Solar System Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496119092468-F7TWWISFUU47U76F5RH3/2017-04-30+14.27.34.jpg Solar System Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496119328295-OQVP6RW49I1PD0Q0Z0QO/IMG_20170207_181222.jpg Solar System Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496120107229-96WUWKK5UA9EK591YH1S/2017-04-30+11.52.11.jpg Solar System Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496124730898-65ZHPVPAREA75KHZ80Q5/amp+sensor+diagram+with+voltage+divider+-+no+8v+reg+02_bb.png Solar System Project Disregard the AA battery. The Arduino is directly connected to the 12 volt battery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496124742811-SJ17J1HUXWAK6ZASKDWA/2017-05-23+18.35.53.jpg Solar System Project Its critical to get the orientation of the sensor correct. The open side of the sensor (seen in the following image) should face TOWARDS direction where current is coming from. In other words, the open side should face the battery IF that's where most of the current will be coming from. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496124876760-13A8S54LKE0NOUN5EXAX/CSLA2CD.PNG Solar System Project Open side should face source of current. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496124896721-J7B4ZU18NLGEQ4H0B17V/2017-05-23+18.36.15.jpg Solar System Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564611fee4b04b5d43f6afad/1496122117203-EF5NWKS610K73FTI977M/image-asset.png Solar System Project Yellow line signifies the USB connection between the Pi and Arduino. Also note the presence of a 47 micro farad capacitor between the Arduino's reset pin and ground. This is to prevent the Arduino from resetting every time a serial connection is established.