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Summary of Contents for Solar Car

Page 1: ...i n s t r u c t i o n s Solar Car...

Page 2: ...eachers for their keen insight and feedback on making our kits and materials first rate Wind for All At KidWind we strongly believe that K 12 education is an important foundation for promoting a more...

Page 3: ...Car Parts List 1 Drivetrain assembly pack 1 Solar panel 2 0V 200mA 1 Motor 1 ALTurbine motor mount 2 Rubber bands 1 Cardstock car topper 2 Eyelet bolt 2 Nut 1 Corrugated plastic chassis Parts 1 2 1 1...

Page 4: ...the axle protrudes from the gear about 1 cm 5 Tap the axle and gear into one of the wheels using a rubber mallet or a hammer 6 Slide the axle through the corrugation of the chassis so the big gear on...

Page 5: ...folded ends of the cardstock over the ends of the chassis and tape in place Fig 5 6 In a sunless area attach the solar panel and the motor in one of two ways Use the alligator clips from the solar pan...

Page 6: ...ge 5 Try removing the pinion gear on the driveshaft and replace with the second pinion gear Run the same trails as above and compare your results You may have to adjust the clearance between the new g...

Page 7: ...t power the sun are expected to keep generating sunlight for many billions of years to come Solar Electricity and Photovoltaic Systems Solar energy can also be used to make electricity This is done la...

Page 8: ...radiant energy energizes the free electrons If a circuit is made connecting the layers electrons flow from the N Layer through the wire to the P Layer The PV cell is producing electricity the flow of...

Page 9: ...eere energy gov kids roofus http www eere energy gov basics renewable_energy photovoltaics html Other cool sites www solarschoolhouse org http www solar4rschools org americansolarchallenge org www wor...

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Page 12: ...800 Transfer Road Suite 30B St Paul MN 55114 www kidwind org Phone 877 917 0079 Fax 208 485 9419 Copyright 2013 All rights reserved...

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