Description

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.

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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
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