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How to make a K'nex solar alarm clock with built in small electronics charger and lockbox.

Step 35Finishing it up.

Finishing it up.
Okay, now that you built everything it's time to get it working.
First set the solar receiving unit or (SRU) where the sun first shines in the morning, for me that is on a stool like this. Make sure the wire is plugged into the SRU and the clock. Also don't forget to open it up.

When the sun hits the solar panel on the SRU it will turn on the motor. When it finally wakes you up, you can hit the power button and it will turn off. But it is still smart to close up the SRU to prevent a burned out motor, seeing that knex.com doesn't sell them anymore.

If the sun doesn't come up in the morning in your room or it just comes up too late. Try hanging it outside your window, I tried it and it still closed.

Also to charge your small electronic, just plug it in and slide it in the clock.

The "lockbox" is easy enough to figure out. Just pull it out or push it in. The green rod will keep the door closed.

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