The Solar engine kit stores electrical power from the sun. When enough power is stored the circuit dumps the stored electrical power through circuit load, in this case a motor. This kit may also be used with BEAM style robots or a solar roller.

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1381 - Solar Engine

The 1381 solar engine kit stores electrical power from the sun. When enough power is stored the circuit dumps the stored electrical power through circuit load, in this case a motor. This kit may also be used with BEAM and Solarbotic style robots. High efficiency 1381 Solar Engine. Basic instructions included on a 1381-based Solar engine, The parts bundle includes:

* 3904
* 2N5060 SCR
* (4) 1000 uF capacitors (or one 4700 uF capacitor)
* SC-01 Solar cell
* DC Solar Motor
* 1381 trigger
* PC Board
* Instructions