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 […]
Friday New Product: PCBGrip
Solar botics
August 28, 2015
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PCBGrip Cylinder Accessory (4 pack) $7.20 This accessory is great for adding standoffs and rotating elements to your PCBGrip (or Openbeam!). |
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PCBGrip Tri Nut Accessory (pairs) $5.52 Inserting and aligning nuts into Openbeam can be a bit tricky, but this clever, simple tri-nut insert is a simple, effective solution to the problem. |
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T-Bolt Accessory (pairs) $4.80 Solves the problem of needing one more threaded stud in Openbeam, when you've already capped the ends. A BIG time-saver that gets you out of a crunch! |
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PCBGrip M3x0.5 Thumb Screw, 14mm dia. Head (4 pack) $6.30 These are nicely machined M3, 14mm diameter thumbscrew from PCBGrip. |
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PCBGRip M3 x 0.5 x 7mm Thumb Screw, 7mm dia. Head (25 pack) $15.90 Not just a simple 3mm bolt - this is a beautiful thumbscrew by PCBGrip. |
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PCBGrip M3x0.5 Knurled Nut (25 pack) $11.82 Sometimes, it is the screw needing tightening, sometimes you need to adjust the nut. In which case, use this knurled M3. |
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Closed for Thanksgiving
Greetings! Just a quick note that Solarbotics is closed this Monday October 9th for Canadian Thanksgiving. Sorry if this is an inconvenience for you, but this turkey has made an appointment with us that we just can't miss! We'll be back to business as usual on Tuesday. See you then!
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