Isn’t it fun to do it yourself?
We feature several DIY projects at the Fair. Here are resources to help you build your own!
Solar Pinwheels or Fans
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1V solar cells, http://www.hometrainingtools.com/solar-cell-1-volt-400-ma/p/EL-SUNCELL/, 1 for $9, 10+ for $8.05 each
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6V DC motors, http://www.hometrainingtools.com/motor-electric-dc-0-5-6-volt/p/EL-MOTOR/ , $2.60 for 1-9 or $2.30 for 10+
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Fan propeller blades, http://www.hometrainingtools.com/propeller-plastic/p/EL-PROPELL/, $0.75 for 1-9 or $0.60 for 10+
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Stackable banana plugs – two for each cell and two receptors for the motor. – these can be found at Radioshack or other electronics stores
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Ruler or other such device to mount cells and motors on
Solar Cell Phone Chargers (Coming soon!)
Solar Pinwheels (Coming soon!)