ORIGINAL: redmoon
ORIGINAL: FERNDALE AIR FORCE
Redmoon. what is the output on that cell? The post on the solar cells indicated that he used the cells out of 2 calculaters from the dollar store. He the mounted them in the !QUOT!windshield area!QUOT!. If you have a 5 x 3/4 cell where are you going to put it? I seriously believe in the creativity of our community, but the cell would need to be the main wing. And it would need to be wired to the charge port. Whatever, it is your plane, have fun. Tim
The output tested on my multi meter says 5V DC in full sun (3.75 Indoors). The panel will fit across the wing span as a addational stablizer support. The plane will easily hold the very small amount of weight. I do plan on soldering it to the charge input.
I plan to have it finished this weekend. If it goes well I let you all know.
God Speed Fliers!...God Speed.
Well everyone I made it work. I have installed the solar cell to the two inner motors directly with a lever switch. I have flown this 4 motor AA for at least 14 minutes in daylight. And with the addition of the LED's (additional resistance to the outer motors) allows the 4 motor AA to turn easier. I also found that by installing the mini outlet for the LED's should one burn out I can just pull it out and replace it in a matter of seconds. I got the outlets at a craft store. Here are a few Pict's.
God Speed Fliers...God Speed