To solve the problem of pollution through cars, I will build a solar powered RC Car using the schools power tools and facilities provided, the solar powered car will successfully be able to be powered by the sun’s energy, allowing it to perform certain tasks, such as moving around, follow an object and run smoothly. It will use parts that are both mechanical and electrical systems. The project should look well done, with a fine look, it should have a solid base, and good-looking chassis, to make the entire project seem professional,

Supplies

The resources I used for the production of my project was TinkerCad, 3D Printers, Plastic, Solar panels, wiring, solder, soldering irons, 18650 batteries, Arduino Uno, Driver Kits, switches, Tyres and a Solar power manager, I tried to keep the materials simple and cheap while keeping the project stable and efficient, the materials are durable and stay together well which allows the car to withstand a lot and make it as strong as I wanted it to be.

Step 1: Design

I started to build the designs and proper measurements on TinkerCad in the lesson, I designed the chassis and motor casing to ensure that nothing will fall out and keep it as stable as possible.

Step 2: Connect Hobby Motors

I also created 4 Hobby Motors and soldered two separate wires onto it to allow the positive and negative terminal to exist for future circuits. I sent the chassis and Motor casing to print and now waiting for it.

Step 3: Design Stand for Solar Panel

I designed the area where the solar panel would be kept and some coverings for the circuits, this would keep it protected and safe from any damage, plus the solar panel can face the sun at the best angle.

Step 4: Attatch Motors to Motor Casing

I started to assemble the motor casing & chassis together with drills and screws as they were 3d Printed and ready to go, I attached the motors to the casing and got the base ready to go, now I got my electronics ready and can connect stuff together in the next few lessons.

Step 5: Connect Arduino Uno to Driver and Motors

I connected the wires to the Arduino and driver kit and printed a casing for it to fit into, I coded the Arduino using C++ to go forward and turn all motors on, I also created a switch to the battery pack which allows the car to turn on or off on demand. The switch is a slider switch and is connected through the positive terminals of the battery pack.

Step 6: Attatch Battery Pack With Switch to Panel

I further developed the car by attaching the power supply, which wad the solar panel, I first attached the battery pack to the solar power manager to allow the flow of electricity to go and recharge the 18250 batteries, then I attached the 1W solar panel to the solar power manager, I used the solar power manager to allow the flow of electricity and stop any overload of energy to occur. The final result allows the car to be powered by the sun and have a rechargeable power supply.

Step 7: Design and Print Covering

I finally designed some covers for the final car design and made it look clean, I also 3D printed a stand for the solar panel car, a hinge cover to stop damage and make the car aerodynamic and a circuit covering, these components allows the solar panel to face the sun and allows it to absorb the suns energy at the best angle, this is the second last stage of the car, and it is nearly finished. I also cleaned up the wiring and circuits to make it minimalistic and make it look like the futuristic car it is supposed to look like. The main components of the car are done.