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Barbie Jeep revisited


By halfcrazy, Section Solar
Posted on Mon Aug 30th, 2004 at 02:27:30 PM MST
here is a photo of the completed project

ok here is a picture of the finished jeep now she has about a hour of ride time a day from the sun. we will see how it works out but she loves it so far
Barbie Jeep revisited | 7 comments (7 topical, 0 editorial)

Re: Barbie Jeep revisited (3.00 / 0) (#1)
by sh123469 (sh123469 at yahoo dot com) on Mon Aug 30th, 2004 at 03:11:00 PM MST
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Great looking project.  Bet it saves a lot of hassle charging it. You don't have to go drag it to the charger and all.  It just charges wherever it is.

Also teach a little energy economics too :)



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by Matrix1000 on Mon Aug 30th, 2004 at 11:37:56 PM MST
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Haha! Great Idea...Now I gotta do it :)


Re: Barbie Jeep revisited (3.00 / 0) (#3)
by Radomike on Tue Aug 31st, 2004 at 12:26:52 AM MST
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  I hope this catches on, halfcrazy.
  I can see a dozen or so built-in science projects there.  Tracking, optimum parking slope...Too much fun!
  It'd be neat to hear kids begging Santa for PV parts.
Mike


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by tecker on Tue Aug 31st, 2004 at 03:46:18 AM MST
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   PV hood ornament Barbie will have a cow



Re: Barbie Jeep revisited (3.00 / 0) (#5)
by LIPOVITAN D on Tue Aug 31st, 2004 at 03:55:30 AM MST
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I wish I had one of these, I would make an awesome robot platform, with a bit of power under the hood, and there plenty of room for another solar panel (or three) to make I completely autonomous. It looks great good work.


Re: Barbie Jeep revisited (3.00 / 0) (#6)
by Roamer195 on Tue Aug 31st, 2004 at 06:47:19 AM MST
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Don't bother adding more panels.

Make 4 cardboard panels the same size as the PV box. Cover one side of each panel with foil and hinge them to the 4 sides of the PV box.

For charging, unfold so that they all stand at a 45 degree angle. This will multiply your PV output without adding much weight or expense.



Re: Barbie Jeep revisited (3.00 / 0) (#7)
by tecker on Tue Aug 31st, 2004 at 06:07:29 PM MST
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   This is a good idea and seems to provide more amps during peak solar times and I thought this extra heat would effect the panels but they cookin and crankin.

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