The SolarSpeeder 2 Kit is a very quick Solaroller that can cover 3 meters (10 feet) in under 40 seconds in direct sunlight.
Description
This is a super simple solar-powered dragster. All it takes is a bit of basic soldering to install a few components, and then you're all set. The SolarSpeeder will sit in the light (sunlight works best!), and when it's all charged up, it'll shoot off in a line. The SolarSpeeder uses fancy MillerEngine Technology, which means there's a big improvement in performance with no increase in complexity or cost.
This is a perfect introduction to electronics, with a detailed manual (lots of pictures and step-by-step instructions) that will walk you through how to solder and install each component.
If you want to know more about the SolarSpeeder, check out a PDF version of the documentation.
Documentation
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[Documentation]: SolarSpeeder Manual - April 19, 2011
