Solar Activity: How to Build a Solar Car

[gabriel55574]

ima use this for my science fair project im in 5th grade

[TheDogNamedDug]

how much are these cars?

[FREEresources]

@TheDogNamedDug We loan them out to educators in Iowa for free. If you want to buy it is $15 each.

[mrehan712]

hi how and where can i buy the kit ive been lookin everywhere please tell me i need it for my science project i was assigned to do it thank you

[FREEresources]

@mrehan712 Are you still interested in our cars?

[benny8025]

There is something called a hammer

[MrBuddyMaker]

Please, can you give me an approximate value for the output voltage and current of a solar cell of this size?

and, if the cell is connected to a 4.8V, 400mA rechargeable battery, will the battery charge?

[MrNobleKnight]

Where did you get the solar car kit

[FREEresources]

@MrNobleKnight --We make the kits at the University of Northern Iowa. We build or gather parts from around the world. If interested in buying a kit email freeceee@gmail.com

[Dnuh86]

where do you buy the motor?

[FREEresources]

@Dnuh86 We buy the motors from a company in China.

[8kenziwenzie]

wow..... you are my hero!!!!!!!

[DrKillaser]

nice one.. much easier than i thought it will be.. :)

[vramareddi]

where did you get the chasis?



[FREEresources]

@vramareddi We buy the chassis, which are sheets of corrugated plastic cut by us into the chassis, from a sign company in the area.

[vramareddi]

Hi, Great video

quick question: where did you get the axels and the wheels?

Can't find em anywhere

[FREEresources]

@vramareddi We buy welding rod from a local hardware store and cut them into pieces. We buy the front wheels from PITSCO, and the back wheels from KELVIN.

[jwels159]

where did you buy this

[FREEresources]

@jwels159 - We make these kits at the University of Northern Iowa. We buy the parts from many different venders around the world. Currently we loan the kits to teachers/educators for free in Iowa. Also, we sell the kits to anybody. If you are interested in borrowing or purchasing kits please call Pat Higby at 319-273-6012

[MrXyron]

can I ask a question? If the solar car is used for drag racing, is the chassis is needed?

[FREEresources]

@MrXyron - The chassis is the internal framework of the solar car (i.e. plastic rectangle). Without it we would not be able to attach the wheels, motor, or panel.

If you have more questions feel free to ask them.