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I got the new Pitsco 2001 catalog in the mail today, and noticed that there's a LEGO solar panel available. Is this a new product? I was under the impression that LEGO didn't make a solar panel. Anybody know what its mA output (in direct sunlight) (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: New Pitsco Catalog
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There's lots of stuff in the Pitsco product line for energy-related training for schools. Check out: (URL) I wonder too if anyone uses it for robotics power sources. I also wonder if it's any good as a light sensor. Jerry (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I tried to use Solar panels for power the RCX. No go. It needs a lot of amps to power it and solar is not big on amps... As a light sensor it's incredible fast. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) While I can't see it being used for Lego, given the current required to run the motors, I have built solar powered vehicles which use a solar cell and a high-value/low voltage capacitor. These are frequently sold under the (improper) (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | LEGO Solar Cell (Was 'Re: New Pitsco Catalog')
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The solar cell is included in the LEGO Dacta eLAB Renewable Energy Set (#979681; Pitsco 2001 page 50), and is clearly pictured being used to power a standard 9V LEGO motor with internal gear reduction, in a simple tri-wheel mobile platform. The (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: LEGO Solar Cell (Was 'Re: New Pitsco Catalog')
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Actually, it is capable of driving only the geared 9V motor, but it runs really slowly (that is, not in full power). Check out the following site that uses the RCX and the solar cell on a mobile robot with videos : (URL) Original Message ----- From: (...) (24 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: LEGO Solar Cell (Was 'Re: New Pitsco Catalog')
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Ram, I shut down marsrobot. The new URL for that robot is: (...) (24 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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