August 24
4pm-6pm: Settle in at Magnolia or LEF. Brief tour of facilities.
6pm: Welcome dinner at LEF.
August 25
9am-noon, LEF: Orientation, introductions and technical tour of LEF. Instructor: Debbie
Noon-2pm: Lunch and break.
2pm-5pm, LEF: Introduction to working with DC electricity. We will review wiring basics and make sure everyone is ready to move forward with the hands-on projects.
6pm: Dinner at LEF.
7pm: Piano concert at LEF.
August 26
9am-noon, LEF: Workshop, direct drive part 1. Appliance and motor compatibility for different voltages. How to build and wire direct drive circuits. Design exercises. Instructor: Alexis
Noon-2pm: Lunch at LEF and break.
2pm-5pm, Magnolia: Install 90V daylight drive system. Pull wire and install receptacles.
6pm: Dinner at Magnolia.
August 27
9am-noon, LEF: Workshop, 12V battery systems. Trade offs for different battery chemistries. System design. Sourcing compatible appliances and accessories. Wiring lights and receptacles. Instructor: John.
Noon-2pm: Lunch and break.
2pm-5pm, Magnolia: Begin installing 12V battery kit, including lights and receptacles.
6pm: Dinner at Magnolia.
August 28
9am-noon, LEF: Workshop, daylight drive water systems. Choosing a DC pump. Electrical system design. Plumbing and storage. Instructor: Alexis
Noon-2pm, LEF: Lunch and break.
2pm-5pm, LEF: Design scenarios.
6pm: Dinner at LEF.
7pm: Dance party!
August 29
9am-noon, LEF: Workshop, direct drive part 2. Instructor: Alexis
Noon-2pm, LEF: Lunch and break.
2pm-5pm, Magnolia: Continue installation projects.
6pm: Dinner at Magnolia.
August 29: Day off
August 31
9am-noon, LEF: Workshop, “batch collector” solar water heater. Instructor: Alexis
Noon-2pm, LEF: Lunch and break.
2pm-5pm, LEF: Build wiring for 55AH and 100AH nickel iron battery kits.
6pm: Dinner at LEF.
September 1
9am-noon, LEF: Workshop, whole system design exercises. Instructors: Alexis and Debbie
Noon-2pm, LEF: Lunch and break.
2pm-5pm, LEF: Continue wiring nickel iron battery kits.
6pm: Dinner at LEF.
September 2: Departure!