Solar Boat Kit :: KidWind Project

 by kidwindrob
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This tutorial by KidWind provides details for making a solar boat for a class or hobby project.

Build the best boat you can and race your friends!
 
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Step 1: Solar Power Basics

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This boat is powered by solar panels or solar cells, which harness light energy from the sun to produce electricity. When light from the sun reaches the solar cells (photovoltaic cells) electrons are released through the cells and into an electrical circuit. This electricity will be used to power the motor of your boat.

This information comes from the NEED project. Click on the link to learn more about solar energy : NEED Website
tinyshark says: Apr 19, 2012. 9:03 AM
NICE BOAT ;)
ppsailor says: Mar 20, 2011. 11:13 PM
Please they visit this Link: http://www.youtube.com/ppnautica#p/u/12/JOafMe4eUog

Is the construction of a solar boat, handmade in my home, using material of recycling (Toy From Trash). - This way it is possible to be taught to the kids to recycle materials and to construct toy. ppsailor
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jtadelman in reply to ppsailorJul 17, 2011. 4:42 PM
that is so cool!!!!
vishalapr says: Jun 1, 2011. 9:15 AM
This is sooo cooll!!!! I wish mine got that many views http://www.instructables.com/id/Star-Wars-X-Wing-2/
mr. clean says: Dec 6, 2009. 10:23 AM
something else to try instead of rubber tubing as it may not be extreemly flexible is to use a piece of a spring from a mechanical pencil or something just hot glue it into place.
kidwindrob (author) says: Apr 16, 2009. 8:10 AM
you can find 2 good solar panels here: http://www.kidwind.org/xcart/home.php?cat=2
shakeel106 says: Apr 15, 2009. 2:13 PM
where did you get the solar pannels
bylerfamily says: Feb 6, 2009. 7:35 AM
Cool!
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