Inspired by Jules Verne’s book “20,000 Leagues under the Sea” this kit
matches a whimsical deap-sea submarine against a mysterious Giant
Squid.
But as is the case when man ventures into territories unfamiliar, is he the
hunter or the hunted? Hence the name of this kit is “Squid Hunting”,
implying that either can be viewed as the aggressor in this story.
This kit lets this question play out as a solar-powered diorama, with light
powering the submarine’s propulsion which spins the dueling pair around
a kelp forest rich with sea-life.
Introduction
We have designed the
Squid Hunting
to be a self-activating, solar-
powered sculpture. Unlike other solar-powered devices, our
TM
SolarEngine technology allows us to extract 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.
We hope you enjoy the little story our model tells, and have fun
with both the mechanical and electrical assembly. As with all
Solarbotics’ kits, we guarantee a successful “no-fear” build. Enjoy
the process even if you experience a broken or lost part. Contact
us, and we’ll set things right!
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