Here's a tip submitted by Rick Steenblik regarding hacking our SCC3733 for less voltage, but more current: After using your SCC3733 solar cells for a couple of bots I noticed that they can be altered to provide about 3.3v at 80ma (in full sun) by cutting the bus connector on the back to electrically separate […]
Cool Links Wednesday
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August 19, 2015
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Green 3D Printer 3D printing "filament" infused with living seeds: this is when "eat your greens" takes on a whole new meaning. (Via Colossal) |
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Longitude and latitude Beautiful CNC renders of wave patterns captured by drone, by David Bowen. (Via CreativeApplications) |
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Light calligraphy Painting with light never gets old - especially if it is beautiful Arabic calligraphy. (Via Designboom) |
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REIFY NYC Coding sound into 3D objects and then back into sound, thus making music into a tangible memory. (Via REIFY NYC) |
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Lightning in slow motion .. looks amazing. Compare to how slow the windshield wipers are moving! (Via IFLScience) |
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Dave Hylands is only a marginal friend o...
Although he has purchased from us, and used our products (the "Secret Motor Driver") in his prize-winning minisumo "Stinger", we, as Solarbotics officially declare Mr. Hylands only "marginal" friend. You see, Solarbotics sent a few of our robots to the University of Northern Idaho's mail-in minisumo contest, and again he's served our own tuckus back […]
Good Friday & Canada Post
This is a quick note to let all our customers know that Canada Post will not be shipping on Monday. And we are closed tomorrow March 30th for Good Friday!
Lower gear ratio motors!
We're happy to announce another variant of gearmotor. Like the GM2/GM3 but with a gear ratio of 143:1, they run approximately 175% the output speed! - these are ideal for applications like minisumos, linefollowers and other wheeled devices. Check the "New Items" listing on the left side for details, or view them directly here: GM8 […]
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