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Re: Solar Power & LEGO
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lugnet.build
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Fri, 9 Jul 1999 16:51:12 GMT
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In lugnet.build, Sean McInnis writes:
> Alan Carmack wrote:
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> > Anybody done it?
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> > I would like to incorporate solar power into lEGO and perhaps LEGO robotics.
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> The solar panels from Radio Shack can be wired in serial. I belive one
> rail is the + and the other - .
Thanks. I just visited the Edmunds Scientic Page and they said their solar
panels can be wired in series. The thing I need to know now is how many volts
and how many amps is appropriate for powering the Rcx. I assume 9 volts. But
is 12 volts okay? Edmunds has a single panel that is 12v 50 mAmps. They also
have panels that are anywhere from .5 volts to 3 volts, all with assorted amps
(current). So my question now is How many amps would I need? Or rather,
would my Rcx need, for 2-4 motors and 2-3 sensors?
Alan
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| Not a direct question. In general. Each photo cell will give a certain amount of voltage and current capability. If a cell is rated at .5 volts, that is generally under very well lit/bright conditions, which are unusual. It also assumes the panel is (...) (25 years ago, 9-Jul-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Solar Power & LEGO
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| (...) The solar panels from Radio Shack can be wired in serial. I belive one rail is the + and the other - . (25 years ago, 9-Jul-99, to lugnet.build)
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