Tripod setup

Tools:

• Circular Saw
  • 2x12 trim
  • 1x12 trim
• Sawzall
  • Pipe to size
  • unistrut to size
• cordless Screwdriver
  • CSI gear onto 1x12
  • Hinges onto 2x12
  • Brackets onto 2x12
  • solar panel onto actionpacker
• Metal File
  • Trim up cuts to pipe & unistrut
• measuring tape

The Plan

1. Cut the 8'2x12s into two pieces: 5' and 7.5" (three pieces including the excess)
2. Cut the 1x12 into two 29.5" pieces (three pieces including the excess)
3. Cut the pipe and unistrut into 5' lengths and then file the sharp edges
4. Screw the 7.5" piece to the heavy 10" angled bracket. Place the angle ____ inches up from the bottom of the 5' 2x12.
5. Place the actionpacker in the crook of the 2x12 L and screw it to the L with screws and fender washers
6. screw the hinges to the 2x12
7. bolt the unistrut legs to the hinges
8. bolt the unistrut cross-piece to the unistrut legs
9. bolt the unistrut angles to the each leg
10. screw the unistrut angle to the 2x12 with fender washer, too
11. hoseclamp the AT pipe to the unistrut cross-piece
12. Screw the clear tote to the 1x12 with fender washers
13. screw the instrumentation inside the tote to the 1x12
14. wire up the instrumentation
15. mount the solar panel to the actionpacker door... or, mount it to the unistrut cross-arm