Solar ArduRover

 

Solar ArduRover

 

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I'd like to introduce the Solar ArduRover, solar powered small drone.

 

 The chassis is from  offroad model LRP S10 Twister Buggy - 1/10 Electric 2WD.

The motor is LRP Vector K4 Brushless Motor - 17.5T.

Weight of the Rover without  solar panel is 1290 g.

 

Weight with the solar panel  1700 g.

The solar panel has 24 cells. (2 X 12)

Cell Specifications:0,61 Volt / 930 mA / 438 mW /  52 x 52 mm.

The Rover is powered  by 2 S Lipo battery.

 

When in charge, each group of 12 cells produces aprox. 5.710 V and 0.850 Amp,  powering  separately each battery element.

 

So I performed several tests.

 

First step: I programmed the ArduRover for a list of recorded GPS waypoints.

 

Second step : add the solar panel performed several tests

 

The last one lasted 60 minutes. Between  11:45 and 12:45 LT. Not the maximum value for peak sun hours.

 

At start the battery voltage reading shows 7,65 V ( 3,79 + 3,79).

60 minutes later I got 7,45 V ( 3,69 + 3,70)

 

This is the video:

 

 

Endurance: ?

 

So, what should be the next step?

 

Thank you for your attention.

Regards.

Manuel Veloso
 

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  • @ Evaristo

    Thank you! Ya...Some parts should be improved in order to have more efficiency

    Um abraço para aí!

    @Thomas

    Thank you again!

     

    Regards.

     

    Manuel

  • Admin

    @Manuel,

    Nice work. Very detailed. I embedded the videos for you so members do not have to go to YouTube.

    Regards,

    TCIII Admin

  • Awesome!! if it were me I would next try to increase the charging capability from the solar cells or maybe make other parts more power efficient. I can help when I can.

    Humbly,

    Roo

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