It's always nice to get feedback (especially when it's complementary!): I have to let you know about my experience with your company this Christmas season. I wanted to purchase a robotic kit for my husband who had never build a kit before. I called to get some information as I am very much a novice, […]
Solar Eclipse at SB
Solarbotics Ltd
August 21, 2017
Today August 21, 2017, we were treated to about 80% solar eclipse. In spite of the smoke, the weather cooperated so we couldn't miss this event.
Pinhole projector boxes were made out of cereal and shipping boxes:
Fancy ones were mounted onto a tripod, and a phone camera recording a time lapse video was taped to the box:
And the huge walk-in pinhole projector was great:
Video of Shadows of the Leaves During the Eclipse
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Sale and New Items!
Would you like to see what we have on sale? Or what is the newest addition to our BEAM stores? Check it out in our New Item and Sale Item pages!There are a few new links that will point you to these pages too, you'll see them on the Products sidebar and at the top […]
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Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov for more information. This item was manufactured prior to August 31, 2018.