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Description
- Solarbotics Squid Hunting CarouSol Kit
- Powered by the energy-concentrating SolarEngine
- Basic soldering and tools are required (Not included)
- Solar-powered - no batteries needed
- Build time: 1 - 2 hours
- Intermediate skill level: Ages 12+
The Solarbotics Squid Hunting CarouSol Kit offers to construct your own giant squid and steam-punk submarine. Each circle the other around a kelp forest, powered by the energy-concentrating SolarEngine.
The Squid Hunting is designed to be a self-activating, solar-powered sculpture. Unlike other solar-powered devices, this SolarEngine technology allows extracting useful energy from light levels otherwise unusable by solar cells.
In direct sunlight, activation happens in seconds. Indoors, in a location like an interior office with fluorescent fixtures, you can expect motion every 6 minutes. As long as there is sufficient light to read by, this device still works, activating only when it has stored enough power to create useable motion.
- 4 x Laser cut MDF panel
- 1 x #4-48 plinth & screw
- 1 x 3/4-inch ball bearing
- 1 x 3/8-inch ball bearing
- 1 x 3/16-inch magnet
- 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-inch 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
Size
- 23 x 16 x 3 cm
- Intermediate skill level: Ages 12+
- Basic soldering and tools: required, not included
- Solar-powered: no batteries needed
- Build time: 1 - 2 hours