The Solarbotics Paris Flyer CarouSol Kit

Borrowing design elements from the golden age of air travel, we've added our unique solar-electronics flair to create self-powered dynamic mobiles. Laser cut out of medium-density fiberboard, this easy-to-assembly glues together to create a truly Solar-powered moving mobile - no trickery!

We use our Solarengine technology to store up power from the solarcell and release it in a burst to the drive-motor mounted in the rear of the dirigible, making it rotate around the docking-tower on a brass-plated point. In low light it may take up to a half-hour before activations, but in direct sunlight it moves continuously. It's an all-light-level solar powered mobile!

Specifications:

• Intermediate skill level - ages 12+
• Basic soldering and tools required
• Solar powered - no batteries needed
• 1-2 hours build time

Kit includes:

• 4 x Laser cut MDF panel
• 1 x #4-48 plinth & screw
• 1 x 3/4" ball bearing
• 1 x Aluminum spinning surface
• 1 x Double sided sticky tape
• 1 x Propeller
• 1 x Pager Motor
• 2 x SCC3733 solar panel
• 2 x 13” long 30AWG wire
• 1 x Solar Engine:
  • 1 x KMSE PCB
  • 1 x 0.2F capacitor
  • 1 x 22uF capacitor
  • 1 x Diode
  • 1 x MCP112-195 voltage trigger
  • 1 x TR2222 NPN transistor

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