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Engine Kit |
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The Solar engine kit stores electrical power
from the sun. When enough power is stored the
circuit dumps the stored electrical power through
circuit load, in this case a motor. This kit may
also be used with BEAM style robots or a solar
roller.
Construction
Article
Item #SE-01 $29.95
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| Sym1381 - Parts Bundle |
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These aren't kits, as much as they are an inexpensive
bag of components so you can build yourself a
Symet along the lines of the PMK Trimet. Basic
instructions included on how to free-form (solder
without using a circuit board) a 1381-based Solar
engine, and how to assemble the mechanics. The
Symet parts bundle includes:
* 3904 & 3906 transistors
* 2.2k resistor
* 4 1000µF capacitors
* SC2422 Solar cell
* RM-1a Motor
* 3 large paperclips
* 1381J trigger & diode
* Print-outs of free-forming instructions
Note: The 1381 version is a bit harder to build, but more power-efficient.
Interested in looking at the kit documentation?
Here's a PDF
version of the documentation.
Item SE-03 $14.95
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| Sym1381
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This kit, contains the same inexpensive bag of
components as the standard SE-03 kit, plus a printed
circuit board. You still receive the basic instructions
on how to free-form a 1381-based Solar engine,
along with the directions to install the parts
on an easy to build printed circuit board. The
Symet parts bundle includes:
* 3904 & 3906 transistors
* 2.2k resistor
* 4 1000µF capacitors
* SC2422 Solar cell
* RM-1a Motor
* 3 large paperclips
* 1381J trigger & diode
* Print-outs of free-forming instructions
* Printed Circuit Board (pcb)
Interested in looking at the kit documentation?
Here's a PDF
version of the documentation.
Item SE-03+ $17.95
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| Solar Cells (Indoor) |
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SC-01 Datasheet
Soldering Instructions
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Item #SC-01 Indoor Solar Cell
The SC-01 Solar cell is made for use under fluorescent lamps.
At approximately 200 Lux illumination, at 25 degrees Centigrade,
the typical voltage output is 3.0 volts. Open circuit voltage
is 4.0 volts. Short circuit current (200 luxs) is 17.0 uA. (note:
output current is greater in sunlight)
Operating Temperature -5 to 60 degrees Centigrade.
Size of the Solar cell is 55 mm x 20 mm x 1.1 mm (2.1" x .78"
x .04").
Price $2.50
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| Solar Cells (Outdoor) |
Download
SC-02 Datasheet
Soldering Instructions
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Item #SC-02 Outdoor Solar Cell
The SC-02 Solar cell is made for use under sunlight. The typical
voltage output is 3.5 volts. Open circuit voltage is 5.2 volts.
Short circuit current is 21.0 mA.
Operating Temperature -5 to 60 degrees Centigrade.
Size of the Solar cell is 55 mm x 29 mm x 1.1 mm (2.1" x .78"
x .04").
Price $3.95
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| Amorphous Solar Panel |
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Item #SC-03 Amorphous
Solar Panel
The SC-03 solar cell provides up to 1.5 Watts
of power with a max output of 120 mA. Comes with
a 12 Volt Auto Lighter Adapter on a 91" cord.
Can be used to charge any mobile 12 volt electronic
device with adapter (not included). See Below.
Dimensions:
14-3/4"L x 6-1/2"W
x 7/8"H
$19.50
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| SunSwinger Pendulum Kit |
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The SunSwinger uses a unique BEAM
"force-coil" circuit to make a magnet swing under
the arms of an attractive triangular frame. It's
designed to work primarily from solar energy,
but can be powered by practically any household
battery or DC power supply.
The SunSwinger is very flexible in how you can
put it together. Solar cells can be mounted in
several places; the pendulum length can be as
long as you desire; you can make the magnet stationary
and swing the circuit if you wish!
It's worth noting that this original run of kits
has gold plating on the solder pads. Gold and
black look surprisingly good together!
Interested in looking at the kit documentation?
Here's a PDF version
of the documentation.
Item # SE-02$34.95
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| SolarSpeeder 1.1 |
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The SolarSpeeder 1.1 Kit is a very quick Solaroller that can cover 3 meters (10 feet)
in under 40 seconds in direct sunlight. These little speed-demons utilize the same updated
Solarengine technology. Simple to construct and a blast to watch in the sunlight!
Interested in looking at the kit documentation?
Here's a PDF version of
the documentation.
Item SE-04 $29.95
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| Magbot SunDancer Kit |
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Magbot "SunDancer" BEAM Butterfly.
This kit lets you build a mechanical-looking butterfly or insect that makes an ideal executive desk toy.
The Magbot SunDancer Butterfly works on almost the same circuit as the SolarSpeeder Kit, but instead of dumping
the power through a motor, it dumps it through a coil. Since the Magbot is balanced on a stand above
a high-intensity magnet, it rocks on its own self-induced "electromagnetic wind".
The silver/gold wings then shine and reflect the
embossed wing patterns all over the ceiling. It's
a kit that is only slightly more complex than
the SolarSpeeder kit, and comes with an oak stand,
silver/gold mylar wing material (you choose the
final color and wing pattern), all components,
and one of our very well documented instruction
sets.
Interested in looking at the kit documentation?
Here's a PDF version
of the documentation.
Item SE-05 $38.95
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