Use these solar power kits to build your own robots or other solar energy powered applications. The series includes solar power panels, solar cars, and solar motor kits. You can build your application with the MIT Handyboard system such as Solar based Robots which can hunt the sun automatically by using servos. An ideal kit to build BEAM Robots and solar robot "fish". All solar kits are brand new and have excellent quality. Made in Japan .
SOLAR-BATTERY-0.5V -- Solar battery with 0.5V and 1200mAh -- US$28.00
- Size: 133 x 65 x 7.5mm
- Weight: 40g
- Max voltage under 110,000 lux (Clear and sunshine): 0.5V
- Max current under 110,000 lux (Clear and sunshine): 1200mAh
The power battery comes with mounting kits and solar array aligner mechanic which can adjust to face to the sun. The solar batteries can be used to drive the following solar motors.
SOLAR-BATTERY-1.5V -- Solar battery with 1.5V and 400mAh -- US$28.00
- Size: 133 x 65 x 7.5mm
- Weight: 40g
- Max voltage under 110,000 lux (Clear and sunshine): 1.5V
- Max current under 110,000 lux (Clear and sunshine): 400mAh
The power battery comes with mounting kits and solar array aligner mechanic which can adjust to face to the sun. The solar batteries can be used to drive the following solar motors: SOLAR-MOTOR-RF500 and SOLAR-MOTOR-RF270.
SOLAR-MOTOR-RF500 -- Mabuchi RF-500 Solar Motor -- US$18.00
Using with SOLAR-BATTERY-0.5V Current drawn: 0.025A Speed (RPM) without load: 380
Using with SOLAR-BATTERY-1.5V Current drawn: 0.03A Speed (RPM) without load: 1280
The solar motor is manufactured by Mabuchi Motors. It comes with different size of gear heads and mounting bracket with screws. It draws very little current and is suitable to build tiny autonomous robots. It can be operated under 0.4V to 1.5V and is compatible to the solar batteries: SOLAR-BATTERY-0.5V and SOLAR-BATTERY-1.5V.
SOLAR-MOTOR-RF270 -- Mabuchi RF-270 Solar Motor -- US$18.00
Using with SOLAR-BATTERY-0.5V Current drawn: 0.1A Speed (RPM) without load: 1430
Using with SOLAR-BATTERY-1.5V Current drawn: 0.12A Speed (RPM) without load: 4500
The solar motor is manufactured by Mabuchi Motors. It comes with different size of gear heads and mounting bracket with screws. It is more powerful than RF500 series. It can be operated under 0.4V to 1.5V and is compatible to the solar batteries: SOLAR-BATTERY-0.5V and SOLAR-BATTERY-1.5V.
SOLAR-MOTOR-RF300 -- Mabuchi RF-300 Solar Motor with gearhead-- US$22.00
 
 
The solar motor is manufactured by Mabuchi Motors with Gearhead. It draws very little current and is suitable to build tiny autonomous robots. It can be operated 1.5V-3V and is compatible to the solar batteries SOLAR-BATTERY-1.5V. This motor has around 30 rpm.
SOLAR-TINY-CAR -- Solar tiny car -- US$28.50
The tiny solar car comes with solar battery with a small solar motor (rightmost upper corner). The solar panel provides 0.5V with 300mA to the small solar motor. You can use SOLAR-BATTERY-0.5V (sold separately) to achieve a better result.The kits comes with all necessary parts to build a tiny solar powered racing car. Assembly instructions included.
SOLAR-RACING-CAR -- Solar racing car -- US$45.50
The solar racing car comes with solar battery SOLAR-BATTERY-0.5V with solar motor SOLAR-MOTOR-RF270 . It comes with 26mm diameter front wheel with steerable front axle, and 55mm diameter rear wheel. There are three gear ratios (1.7:1, 2.2:1, 3.4:1). A great platform to be modified as a solar robot platform. Assembly instructions included.
Using the Solar Car Assembly is a great way to experiment with gear ratios and the angle and intensity of solar light. With three gear ratios, high speed (1.7:1), mid speed (2.2:1), and low speed (3.4:1), you can see the difference gear ratios make under different conditions. The ball-mounted solar panel allows you to angle the panel towards or away from the sun, showing how direct and indirect solar light can affect power. Experiment under a variety of conditions (sunny, cloudy, etc.) and different gear ratios.
SOLAR-76006--SOLAR CAR 'SOLAEMON-GO' -- US$49.95
Once a popular Japanese cartoon character, Doraemon is an exciting subject for a solar vehicle. The adjustable solar panel allows you to angle it to receive more direct solar rays for optimal power and speed. The front wheels can be adjusted to steer the car left or right. Solar Motor 01 is included. The kit also includes the driver figure, Nobita, and a helicopter propeller that can be mounted on top of the vehicle. No painting is necessary, and only the eyes and whiskers stickers need to be applied.
SOLAR-76007--SOLAR POWERED DRAGONFLY--US$49.95
The Solar Powered Dragonfly kit utilizes a cam and crank mechanism powered by a solar motor and Solar Battery (0.5V-1200mA) to make the dragonflies flap their wings. The solar panel can be adjusted to different angles to gain more direct solar light. Construction is very easy, and the dragonflies and base are made of plastic
SOLAR-JS685E-Super Solar Car -- US$39.95
Sleek, powerful, unearthly, and very cool... this futuristic solar car is an exciting way to demonstrate the use of alternative energy. It features an aerodynamic sports car shell design, a 4-wheel chassis, a powerful 1.4 volt, 350 milliampere solar cell (included) and transparent plastic body that can be painted or left clear to display the car's inner mechanical construction. The steerable front axle, rear wheel and adjustable (directional/angle) solar panel mount are all independent parts, allowing for separate solar projects. The TRIPLE ACTION SOLAR CAR kit is also convertible: (1) The two-way battery source allows for battery or solar power; (2) the kit design is aerodynamic racer or tractor, and; (3) it features a muli-speed transmition. This is a marvelous educational science project for ages 9 and up.
Specifications: Body Size: 14.5 x 22.5 x 4.5cm .
Power Source:
1) Solar Cell Battery - Output Power / 1.4V - 350mA (max)
2) Dry Cell Battery - "AA" x 1 pc (not included)
DC motor: Rated voltage / 1.9V; (Rated Load: 4g .cm); Rated Ampere / 145mA.
Watch a video demo.
SOLAR-JS688E-Super Hybrid Car -- US$39.95
It's street tough, water ready and solar powered. It would be difficult to find a beginner robotic kit more fun and educational than the Amphibious Solar Vehicle! This kit introduces fundamentals of solar power through hands-on experiments. The sun or any intense mobile light can power the solar cell (included). A multiple function switch (solar [1.4 volt, 350mA] or battery) allows this kit to be energized day or night, indoors or outdoors. Its scientifically structured catamaran design reduces water resistance, thus reducing the possibility of capsizing. The user can explore different types of energy conversion with this land and water vehicle. Learn what materials solar cells are made from and the characteristics of solar cells, advantages and disadvantages of solar power.
Specifications:
Power Source: Solar Cell / 1.4 n 350mA 9max) Dry Cell battery / "AA" x 1 pc (not included).
DC Motor: Rated Voltage 1.9V; Rated Ampere 1.45 mA.
Rated Load: 4g .cm. Body Size: 166 x 79 x 240 mm
Watch a video demo.
SOLAR-JS689 - Solar Fountain -- US$39.95
The SOLAR FOUNTAIN changes solar energy to electric energy with a solar battery and drives a pump to blow up water. It can operate where sunlight hits the solar battery, so that you can play it indoors as an ornament. Using the attached air-expanded polyethylene, the fountain floats on the water swaying to the wind. The attached saucer enables the indoor use of the fountain. It will cool the air in your room. Make the float from the attached air-expanded polyethylene to play it on the water. A selector switch lets it powered by either the solar battery or dry cell (a "AA" battery). The fountain moves slowly or rotates by using the attached underwater nozzles. The nozzles are easily adjusted to change the floating direction.
Solar battery characteristic : 1.4V-350mA
Size : Height 190 x Diameter 160mm (without a float)
Weight : 160g (without a battery)
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