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 […]
Shok Circuits
Dave Hrynkiw
August 15, 2001
Here's a little something from Grant in the development lab - a very simple pair of circuits based on Mark Tilden's Bicore Shok architecture.
This circuit makes for a very simple, effective Photovore robots, or even a photo-head. Take a look - schematics & parts listed included!
We've also added a gallery entry for these little robots, so you can see for yourself what they look like.
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