10 Minute dSolar Robot



This project is a quick how-to for building a dSolar powered robot. It's based off the nxtprograms.com 5-Minute Bot. The instructions below show the dSolar 4W panel, but you can easily put the 2W in place too.

Step 1: Build the 5-Minute Bot. Step by step instructions on how to build it.












Step 2: Throw the batteries out. Or at least put them to the side. You don't need them with the dSolar!












Step 3: Build the solar chassis. This will hold the solar panel up. See pictures to the right.












Step 4: Attach the solar chassis to the NXT.













Step 5: Build the electrical: now we will hook up the electrical power to the robot.













Step 6: Attach the capacitor bank.





























Step 7: Prepare the solar panel.































Step 8: Attach the solar panel to the robot.