Kitronik Solar Powered Buggy

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SKU: 2153 Categories: Batteries & Power, Buggy Kits, Components, Easy Build Kits, Robotics, Solar, Electronic Project Kits Tags: Buggy Kits, Easy Build Kits, Key stage_KS3, Kit manufacturer_Kitronik, Kit module_Self assembly kit, Kit packaging_Grip seal bag, Kit resources_Detailed notes, Kit type_Electronic, Programmable kit_No, Solar Brand: Kitronik Ltd

Want an easy way to learn about solar energy?

With our Solar Powered Buggy, learning how to harness the sun’s energy to produce power is fun and hands-on.

The buggy is simple to construct and all of the required parts are included. The scope of the project can be extended by redesigning aspects of the buggy and evaluate the impact that this has on its performance.

Note:

This product is designed to work in direct sunlight and not indoors or on a cloudy day. Alternatively a halogen lamp will allow you to simulate sunshine.

Features:

Ready to build solar power buggy kit.
Great introduction for learning about solar energy.

Requires:

Soldering Iron.
Solder.
Sandpaper.

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Questions and answers

We would like to run this with primary pupils (Y6) as part of an electricity workshop. Is the kit suitable for other joining methods (e.g conductive tape instead of soldering)?

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Q We would like to run this with primary pupils (Y6) as part of an electricity workshop. Is the kit...... Read more
Asked by Amy on April 17, 2019 12:00 am

Answered by the admin Hi Amy, Thank you for your question, you should be able to connect this up with something like conductive tape as there are only a couple of connections. However these connections are not as reliable as soldering so be aware of that. Best Regards Cullen

Hi,Bought the kit it seems doesn't move when I wire up the solar panel with the motor

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Q Hi,Bought the kit it seems doesn't move when I wire up the solar panel with the motor
Asked by Kenneth Phang on July 4, 2018 12:00 am

Answered by the admin Hi Kenneth, I'm sorry to hear you had have some problems getting the kit to work. Unfortunately solar panels don't work under normal lighting and do require sunlight, as such you can't use the product in doors and cloud cover can reduce the effectiveness of the solar cell. However on a bright sunny day, similar to today the kit should work quiet well. If your still having issues please drop an email through to support@kitronik.co.uk with more info.

HI there, I work for Education at the Science and Media Museum, Bradford (part of the SMG group). We're looking to create a buggy workshop. We'd run this for 30 pupils (age 13+), each constructing their own buggy. Could you let me know the following:1. How long does it take to assemble?2. Once built, can it be taken back to pieces again? (we would need to reuse them for the next session)3. How much soldering is required?Many thanks Iain

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Q HI there, I work for Education at the Science and Media Museum, Bradford (part of the SMG group)....... Read more
Asked by Iain on November 28, 2017 12:00 am

Answered by the admin Hi Iain, The buggy is fairly simple to assemble, so should be able to be complete in around 30 minutes or less depending on the pupil. The buggy could be taken apart, however the motor clip has an adhesive backing so this would be stuck onto the Perspex plate after the first build. You could use Velcro or something similar to create a temporary fixing so it can then be removed. The only soldering that is required is the motor onto the solar cell, so 2 joints.

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