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Re: Solar Panels
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lugnet.robotics
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Thu, 22 Feb 2001 18:45:04 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics, Rene Virsik writes:
> Heya all,
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> please who can tell me where can I buy original LEGO Solar Panels and how
> much are they ?
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> Thanx!
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> Rene
Pitsco Dacta had the panels alone in the 2000 catalog (#D979912) for $35.
I don't have the 2001 catalog in front of me but I recall that they added a
few connector wires and upped the price to $49. You might try using the old
part number and see if it's still valid. The solar panel also comes with
the eLab renewable energy set (#D979681)- $140. While you're at it check
out the Capacitor (#D979916) - $15 for storing up energy. Use a 9v motor as
a generator to charge it up (if you physically turn the motor, it generated
electricity - think windmill, waterwheel, even driven by a powered motor).
Both work well and have proved quite interesting to my 9 year old (and me).
Just don't plan on using the solar panel alone to run an RCX - you risk
dumping programming if power is lost for too long.
For either, check their web site www.pitsco-legodacta.com Toll Free
ordering is 1-800-362-4308. Ask for a new catalog with your order.
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| Heya all, please who can tell me where can I buy original LEGO Solar Panels and how much are they ? Thanx! Rene (24 years ago, 22-Feb-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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