Solar Cells, Motors, Components and Kits

Learn to use solar cell tecnology with these kits and compoents.


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Solar Battery 6 In 1 Educational Solar Kit T3 Transforming Solar Robot

Solar Battery

The Solar Battery is comprised of a number of photo voltaic cells. Each cell is made from a slab of semiconductor crystal. When light shines on the cell voltage is produced that can create an electrical current in a circuit. The greater the light intensity on the solar battery the greater is the current it can produce. Solar Battery is compatible with many solar experiments.Intended for use to familiarize students and/or hobbyists with functional solar cell principles, and practical applications of solar cells. Mounting bracket not included. Safe, simple-to-use encapsulated mini-panel. Sturdy panel will endure handling without the breakage and cell damage traditionally associated with solar cells. Create various experiments by exposing and positioning the panel to the energy source. This powerful solar battery features 3 cells in a sleek, low-profile protective housing with mounting holes. Positive and negative terminals are indicated to take the guesswork out of installation. Lead wires are included.
Dimensions: 5" x 2.5". Current: 350mA. Voltage: 1.4

OWI-608 - $24.95


6 In 1 Educational Solar Kit

Mini Solar building kits teach children the benefits of solar energy while they create a toy that is both fun to play with and requires no batteries. Newest member of this popular line is the 6 in 1 Educational Solar Kit, an excellent beginner building kit designed to teach how solar power is used to drive a small motor. Children use the 21 snap together parts (no tools required) to build six different working models including an airboat, windmill, puppy, and two different planes.

OWIMSK610 - $19.95


T3 Transforming Solar Robot

Late nights and too much coffee have inspired OWI’s geek squad (designers) to unleash their cranial creativity in the form of a multifunctional transforming solar robot kit. “T3” is an intelligent mobile kit that requires no fossil fuel - no batteries. Its animated movements are activated by nature’s gift of sunshine.
“T3” easily transforms into three intergalactic designs: Tank, Robot, and Scorpion. Easy instructions and basic building skills are that’s needed for young science fiction buffs to see the benefits of solar energy before their very eyes.
Eco-friendly and transforming friendly…Oh yeah….”T3”!

OWIMSK614 - $19.95



Walking King Crab Frightened Grasshopper Mini Solar Kit Super Solar Race Car

Walking King Crab

Methodically, eight legs work in harmony to create a ballet style “tippy-toe” movement. Similar to its cousin from Alaska, the sun’s rays will make it scurry along to safe passage. If you were thinking about dipping its legs in melted butter and garlic, you’d be disappointed with a mouth full of high density plastic. Walking King Crab is powered with a mini solar cell (included) and demonstrates alternative energy principles. No batteries and tools required and less than thirty-five parts to assemble.

OWIMSK669 - $13.95


Frightened Grasshopper Mini Solar Kit

Eyes jiggle, legs wiggle, and antennas sway to-and-fro is the combo tango-jitterbug-frightened-grasshopper dance. It is unmistakably an attention-grabber. Pint-sized and power to pack a punch, this enticingly amusing solar bug will surely capture your heart. Turn on its power switch (the sun) and you will smile like there is no tomorrow. This frolicking fancy is easy to assemble and demonstrates an alternative energy principle. No batteries and tools required and less than ten parts to snap together.

OWIMSK670 - $10.95


Super Solar Race Car

ZOOOOOOMM! Super Solar Racing Car has surprising speed. In fact, you might catch yourself saying, “Woo Wee that little sucker must be super charged with one of those fancy high performance engines.” If you did, in fact, think such a thought, you are partly correct. One source of such power is derived from the sun’s powerful rays of light. Thank goodness you can control this speedster from any dangerous mishaps by shielding its power source and immediately depressing its brakes to stop. Super Solar Racing Car is easy to assemble and demonstrates alternative energy principles. No batteries and tools required and less than a dozen parts to assemble.

OWIMSK671 - $10.95



Happy Hopping Frog Mini Solar Kit Attacking Inch Worm Solar Kit Sonic F1 Solar Car Kit

Happy Hopping Frog Mini Solar Kit

Almost comical, this little green amphibian friend leaps with a joyful sense of freedom. Using its hind legs and rubber feet, Happy Hopping Frog jiggles its eyes as a dog would wag its tail acknowledging its love and appreciation to its owner. The tailless, leaping mini solar kit is activated by the power of the sun’s rays; no batteries required. Happy Hopping Frog is easy to assemble and demonstrates alternative energy principles. No batteries and tools required and have approximately twenty-five parts to assemble.

OWIMSK672 - $13.95


Attacking Inch Worm Solar Kit

Dangerous? You’ve got to be kidding me? An inch worm?... Attacking Inch worm has orange spiky limbs to ward off any predator who seeks to challenge it as a delectable delight. Its initial defensive mechanism may fool intruders for a moment, but still requires a way to heed out of harm’s way. The sun’s rays power this mini solar kit to slither along to safety. The mechanical movements simulate the movements of its soft-bodied derivative. Because its home is above ground, Attacking Inch Worm has a hard plastic body to protect itself. This slender creeping animal is easy to assemble and demonstrates alternative energy principles. No batteries and tools required and less than fifty parts to assemble.

OWIMSK673 - $13.95


Sonic F1 Solar Car Kit

The perfect balance of aerodynamics, transmission, speed, and stylish design has made SONIC F1 the top prospect in the racing community. When equipped with the most power engine, the sun, Sonic F1 races at amazing speeds. It consumes no fossil resources making it an educational tool that teaches alternative energy concepts. Easy to build and fun to play. Have hours of fun experimenting with it in the sun. No batteries required and eight plastic parts to assemble.

OWIMSK674 - $15.95



Peppy Orangutan Solar Kit Aerial Cable Car Solar Kit Flapping Sea Gull Solar Kit

Peppy Orangutan Solar Kit

The award winning Jungle Robot would like to introduce you to its environmentally friendly cousin, PEPPY Orangutan. Always introducing unique products, OWI has outdone itself with a brand new mysterious solar kit that traverses across ropes, hand-over-hand like a monkey. Amaze and surprise your friends with its animal-like animation. No batteries required and only 15 plastic parts to assemble. Clear easy to follow instructions. PEPPY Orangutan can motivate students to learn about micro-robotics and solar energy. It also teaches students to follow precise visual diagrams.

OWIMSK675 - $15.95


Aerial Cable Car Solar Kit

Some of the world’s aerial tramways transport people to breathtaking views and allows them to have panoramic memories as the world unfolds beneath them. The view from Aerial Cable Car, arguably, could be the best seat in the house.
Generated power for most trams or cable cars are under constant computer monitoring. Aerial Cable Car power grid system is simple: bright sun – “power on”, little or no sun – “power off”. The unit is quiet and stealth. If you were on a secret mission and needed to pass a message from check off point ‘Bravo’ to rendezvous point ‘Romeo’, Aerial Cable Car could possibly be the messenger. The fun is inside box. You create the adventure. Transport cable, automatic round trip return stoppers, solar panel and 30 plastic parts to assemble are included. Environmentally safe (no batteries required). It challenges young people to be technically precise with miniature parts. Clear easy to follow instructions; and teaches students to follow precise visual diagrams.

OWIMSK676 - $17.95


Flapping Sea Gull Solar Kit

The award winning Jungle Robot would like to introduce you to its environmentally friendly cousin, PEPPY Orangutan. Always introducing unique products, OWI has outdone itself with a brand new mysterious solar kit that traverses across ropes, hand-over-hand like a monkey. Amaze and surprise your friends with its animal-like animation. No batteries required aSquawk, Squawk, Squaaaawk! OWI’s Flapping Sea Gull mini solar kit will provide an adventure marked by growth in self-confidence and self-esteem. As the builder embarks on creating a kit that looks similar to a sea gull, one will sense a minute by minute attitude change. What first started out to be a box full of parts with a set of instructions has turned out to be a life like creation of a three dimensional wing flapping masterpiece. The Flapping Sea Gull loves the smell of the ocean breeze, but will require the warmth of the sun in order to flap it wings. It’s just another of OWI’s way to teach alternative energy principles. The suction cup will allow you to secure your new friend in direct sunlight and watch it be your weather indicator. Sea Gull poop clean up not required. No batteries and tools required and only 15 plastic parts to assemble.
Clear easy to follow instructions. PEPPY Orangutan can motivate students to learn about micro-robotics and solar energy. It also teaches students to follow precise visual diagrams.

OWIMSK677 - $13.95



Valiant Viking Ship Jr. Solar Kit The Solar System Mini Solar Kit Solar Motor 01

Valiant Viking Ship Jr. Solar Kit

ROW! Let’s turn back time when the Vikings used to cross the Atlantic or to sail east. The hard rowing crew used the rolling method to maneuver their large, silent, swift ships through rivers and into the open waters of the Black Sea. The evolution of the 21st Century version of OWI’s Valiant Viking Ship is similar in nature but uses alternative energy principle, solar, to power its way through water. The sweat drenched Vikings would have welcomed and appreciated the new and improved method of propulsion.
It would appear the Valiant Viking Ship is “smiling” as the sun shines providing its rhythmic splashing, as the oars penetrate the water’s edge to create movement. You can almost hear the cheers of the Vikings as they standby and watch the alternative energy principle demonstrate its marvel. Upon completion of its journey, one can moor the ship on its docking station (included). No batteries required and 33 plastic parts to assemble. It’s most advantageous because: it’s very inexpensive for individuals or groups; clear easy to follow instructions; motivates students to learn about solar energy; a great self-contained take-home project for boys or girls clubs; challenges young people to be technically precise with miniature parts; teaches students to follow precise visual diagrams; have hours of fun experimenting with solar energy.

OWIMSK678 - $17.95


The Solar System Mini Solar Kit

Young astronomers will delight in OWI’s newest Mini Solar Kit – as they build, paint and watch their very own Solar System come to life with real solar energy. Planets orbit around the solar-paneled “sun” that drives a motor so the planets actually move. This excellent educational solar kit provides a hands-on lesson about how solar power drives a motor. The kit comes with 6 colors of opaque acrylic paint, plus brush—which makes for the perfect exercise in science and creativity.
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OWIMSK679 - $19.95


Solar Motor 01

For moderately experienced model builders.
Specially designed to be used in conjunction with Tamiya solar cells. Designed for high power and rpm. A good match for the 1.5V-400 mAh solar cell (TAMX7663).
REQUIRES: Assembly. Phillips Screwdriver. Adult Supervision Dimensions: 43 x 30.8 x 24.4mm (1.69in. x 1.21in. x .96in.)

TAMX7604 - $14.50



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