Solar Bug 1 - Solar Powered Robot

I received this little Solar Bug kit from http://www.pagermotors.com and assembled it in about an hour. In direct sunlight it provides a little entertainment and insight to both solar power and robotics.

The the large capacitor stores energy from the solar panel and then releases it one pulse at a time to move the bot. The photo diodes seek out the sunlight on the ground and 'steer' the bot away from shadows and dimmer lighting.

It a fun little project and easy to assemble.

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Science & Technology

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[ShutterbugW]

hmm can you make it talk yet lol...at least have it scream as it falls lol...but seriously cool work...hmm have you tor into those solar lanterns yet..15 bucks one gets a right handy cell and circut..I am planning to tweak my lanterns and sacrifice 3 in the name of science hehee..

[zebra61]

I don't have any solar lanterns to tear apart. I've been told they have all the right parts for a couple of good bots. Make sure you post a video if you build one from lantern parts. Thanks for your comments.

[MySquare475]

Haha. Its a bit suicidal. Heading for shadows, and heading off cliffs (though it cant see edges).

[zebra61]

I agree! I'm thinking about bending the photos slightly so that it isn't seeking it's own shadow.

[MrSurfsAlot]

just bought tht kit, imma noobie at robotics but i do have basic soldering skills,you think i can build this?

[bestamerica]

what country make this toy

[sniffysniff777]

run away its a suicide bomber