solar model car from neatsolarstuff
by rd @ 9:53 am 1 comment »
Here’s a coolly educational DIY project that may get the kids off the Playstation for a couple of hours. Neatsolarstuff.com offers a bunch of funky looking solar robot and vehicle kits, and they’re suprisingly cheap. Have rewarding human interaction with your offspring as you struggle to read directions, use a screw-driver and actually build something while exposing your progeny to solar technology. Does it get any better?
This solar powered motorized kit includes: a solar panel, motor, metal body, wheels and gears — axle shafts. No batteries needed.
for kids 10 and up
$19.99 @ 4lots.com or $29.95 @ conscious-balance.com
(note: this item was not tested by the alternative consumer)
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My son bought a similar, but smaller, toy solar car at the Discovery Channel store. It is very fast in direct sunlight and stops immediately when it crosses into a shadow. It really is a lot of fun to play with and has been the favorite toy in our house for the past week or so.