Solarbotics Squid Hunting CarouSol Kit

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.

View moreWhat’s Included

• 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

Dimensions

Size

• 23 x 16 x 3 cm

Links

PDF File

• Solarbotics Squid Hunting CarouSol Kit – Manual

Specifications

• Intermediate skill level: Ages 12+
• Basic soldering and tools: required, not included
• Solar-powered: no batteries needed
• Build time: 1 – 2 hours