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How to connect small toy motor to solar panel?
I've a school project to submit and the thing I'm making involves connecting a small toy motor that I salvaged, to a solar panel from the same toy (pictures attached) . They came attached to gether but I accidentally got them to separate. The wire was joined (?) with panel by a glue and that was the one that got lose. I can't seem to get the circuit to close now. I only tried holding it in place by hand though. Before I use insulation tape, I need to confirm. Is there anything I'm missing? I live in an arid place with hardly any clouds, so sunlight is not a problem.
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4 weeks ago
In this Guide, we look at the options you have when you decide how to select the right motor panel for small motors. Generally, the best cost-size performance was found when the panel voltage slowly exceeded the engine's voltage and a maximum current 25-50% higher than the motor's max current.
Please repeat tests and tell us what you think for your designs.
We experimented with four simple motors: DC Toy Hobby Motor (4.5 –9V, 0.25A) HSD-8025 Brushless DC Cooling Fan (12V/ 0.12A) DAGU robot DG01D Mini DC Gear Box (4.5V,.25A) Liquid Pump –350GPH (12V, 1.5A)
5 weeks ago
Attach the wires with solder or conductive paint not glue.
5 years ago
Did this toy happen to have a battery in it or any other components. I doubt that panel can run the motor on it's own. I can see it charging a small battery or super capacitor and then the motor runs off that.
The wires need to be soldered into place.
Answer 5 years ago
No, that toy did not have any other source of power. The circuit came closed straight out of the box. I've given the link in case you'd wish to see the toy.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Transforming-Educational-Solar-Robot-Scorpion/dp/B003JO3JU2#productDetails
Reply 6 weeks ago
Did it have a microchip
Reply 6 weeks ago
Your right i tried it cant power a componit on its own it needs a battery