Project requirements: A vehicle that exclusively uses light energy.
Target market: Drivers and those who enjoy playing with automobile toys.
Light energy is converted into electrical energy and then into kinetic energy.
The motor produces kinetic energy to move the automobile forward after converting the light energy from the sun into electrical energy to turn the motor.
Problem: When driving a gasoline-powered vehicle, harmful compounds such “nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, benzene, and formaldehyde” are created. Automobiles, particularly gasoline-powered vehicles, release carbon dioxide, the most prevalent greenhouse gas created by humans.
Eco-friendly electric vehicles don’t release carbon dioxide since they don’t have tailpipes, which is the current answer to the issue. As a result, there is a large decrease in air pollution. Tesla, founded by Elon Musk, is a prime example of a corporation that adapted to this climate by starting an electric car company.
Solar energy is a novel approach to this issue that has no negative effects on the environment.
Criteria to take into account while developing a solution:
To ensure that your solar panels are operating as intended, measure the solar heat they receive.
The amount of weight a vehicle can carry is determined by solar or light energy.
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Definition and Inquire
Purpose/Customer/Function
The gas released from automobiles, particularly gasoline-powered ones, is a significant factor in environmental damage. All contemporary automobiles harm the environment and utilize gasoline. Yet, there is no cap when using solar energy as a sustainable energy source without harming the environment. This product’s goal is to stop environmental contamination.
– The solar panel car is intended for drivers or anyone who enjoy playing with automotive toys.
– The solar panels convert light energy into mechanical energy that drives the car’s left rear tire. The two back wheels spin when the motors are attached to them, which causes the automobile to drive ahead.
– I was inspired to create a solar-powered vehicle by Elon Musk’s Tesla firm. The thought of operating a car without causing air pollution was intriguing. But I was interested to know why they choose electricity as their main energy source. Instead of using electrical energy, solar/photonic energy was chosen since it is more natural and ecologically benign.
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Development and planning
-Materials : 1 solar panel, motor, 4 wheels, stick, sandpaper, glue gun, chassis
-Time
Day One: Gather Ingredients
Day 2: Shape the car.
Day 3: Connect motor, transmission and chassis.
Day 4: Attach the body, motor, transmission, chassis, and solar panels.
A solar panel automobile quickly into my head when I considered what I might create with the converted energy in today’s culture when environmental pollution is growing and getting worse.
Success Criteria: The engine is turned by light energy, thus even if the automobile is heavy, it should go ahead.
When I was doing my research, I first considered the product’s size and the materials used to construct it. How to make it as well as the materials needed. Then, as I was sketching, I added intricate embellishments. We made the decision to construct a simple frame out of thick wooden planks, adding wooden sticks on top of them to boost durability. By including motors and lines within the frame, it is intended to be visually evident. All pieces were bonded using hot glue, and only the solar panels used double-sided tape. Every component was smoothed out. I tried the product after finishing it, and it worked.
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Strength:
- On days with high levels of light energy, you may run quickly (solar heat).
- The durability is good.
components in detail
- On days when the light energy is poor, there is no power.
- I must create a case or switch that can disable the car.
comments from peers
- a gadget that can shut off the entire power supply, a device that can stop even if you go outside in the sun, and a wonderful idea to utilize solar panels as your major energy source.
- because the glue gun is visible, they are visually impaired
- It is also regrettable that the wheel’s speed decreased and the motor’s increased due to the wheel’s gear being larger and the motor’s gear being smaller.
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I was sure that a product like this would assist in resolving an issue on Earth. The solar panel car I built can perform better and is quite durable as solar energy increases. The fact that it functions and the motor and solar panel can be turned around by connecting the wires with bandanas is what I am most proud of about this product. Cogwheels are also used to connect the motors and wheels. In the event that there is insufficient solar heat, the speed could still slow down. But unlike automobiles that run on gasoline, it draws its primary power from the sun, providing a modest counterbalance to climate change or air pollution. Getting the solar panels to charge into the car was the most difficult part of construction.
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