Go Go – Car

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LEARN: Fundamentals of Solar Energy

Go Go – Car

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How it Works?The 'Go Go Car' is an eco-friendly car that runs without batteries. The solar power from the sun gets converted into electricity with the help of solar panel. This electricity drives the electric motor and depending on the position of the switch knob, it rotates the main shaft of the car. The wheels are connected to the shaft and therefore, depending on the rotation of the shaft – the wheels move forward or backward.When it's not too sunny, the solar panel can't provide sufficient electricity to drive the motor. At this juncture, alternate energy can be provided by driving the generator handle mechanically. The mechanical rotation of the generator gets converted to electricity by the dynamo inside, and this in turn drives the motor. Make sure to remove the solar panel connection before switching on to the generator mode.

Go Go Car Working of Solar Powered Car

Science behind Solar energy:

1) The solar energy is converted to electricity using the solar panel. The key

components in this are the layers of semi-conductors that form the solar cell. The

sun-rays knock off the electrons in the semiconductor creating a flow of electrons

across the cell if they are connected. This is the electricity which then goes to the

motor.

This series is D.I.Y (do-it-yourself) educational series that provides concepts of environmental protection. You will be amazed to use and learn various sources of

alternate fuel and energy.

Go Go – Car

LEARN: Fundamentals of Solar Energy

1) The Generator mode works on the principle of dynamo. When we manually

rotate the handle of the generator, the rotational energy gets transferred to a

wire coil inside. The wire coil arrangement which is inside a horse-shoe magnet

cuts across the magnetic field between the two poles. The speed of the moving

wire, the magnitude of the magnetic field and the area of cross-section of the

wire loop together determine the amount of electricity produced. The electrons

inside the metal wire flow in one direction and form the electric current. This

phenomenon is called electromagnetism.

The electric current obtained from either the solar panel / generator goes to the motor. Here, a 'reverse dynamo' principle is used and flowing electricity causes an axle to rotate in one direction because of the repulsion/attraction from the permanent magnets.

Did you know?

The sunlight we see everyday carries energy. We feel the energy in the form of heat and warmth. As a power source, solar energy can be used to produce eco-friendly electricity. Still, most of our electricity comes from power plants. The combustion of fuels generates a huge number of pollutants like Carbon dioxide, which is the main cause of global warming. Further there is a fear that all the fuel will run out one day.

Global warming will cause excessive heating of Earth, leading to melting of ice.

Why are then solar powered appliances not common? It's because the solar panels are very

expensive at the moment and the electricity generated depends on the intensity of sun,

which is variable. However, we've seen positive developments in the past few years e.g. Solar

powered mobile phones are already in the market.

Samsung's solar powered mobile

The principle of generator that was used to drive the car is applied to generate electricity industrially. Instead of a handle, there are huge turbines that are rotated which in turn drive huge coils to produce large amounts of electricity. The turbines are rotated using wind power, hydro power, nuclear power, steam etc.

Quiz

Q. Mark the correct answer(s) in each of the following

I A dynamo/generator converts(a) Solar power to electricity (b) Solar power to mechanical energy© Mechanical energy to electricity (d) Electricity to mechanical energy

II Which of the following cannot be used to drive a generator?(a) Mechanical Power (b) Wind Power(c) Hydro Power (d) Solar Power

III Which of the following are eco-friendly methods of producing electricity?(a) Fuel Power (b) Hydro Power(c) Solar Power (d) Wind Power

IV Solar cell works on the principle that solar rays knock off one of the following from the

semi-conductor:

(a) An electron (b) A photon

© A proton (d) A nucleus

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lot of pollutants.”

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panels are employed to get large amounts of electricity”

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big appliances as well like a desktop”

connects to the environmentCongratulations on the purchase of this DIY kit suitable for children of 8 year old and up. “You’ll be amazed” to find what you can learn because after you have correctly assembled the collection you will master the basic knowledge of modern mechanic and electronic. The series is an exciting learning experience, and is smartly designed that it is easy to build-it-yourself. Most importantly, the main concept of this collection series is environmental protection. Children will be amazed to use the solar power or handle generator to operate the product. series is targeted at encouraging children to learn how to protect and look after the environment. Therefore, children can discover and play in an eco-friendly way .

D.I.Y. GO GO

Have a great eco-friendly experience!!!WARNING : Only for use by children aged 8 years and older

Adult supervision and assistance is required.This unit is only for use by children aged 8 years and older.Not suitable for children under age 3 years old due to small part(s) and component(s).Read and follow all instructions in the manual before use.This toy contains small parts and functional sharp points on components.Keep away from children under age 3 years.Please retain the information and this manual for future reference.Follow the instruction manual to perform the circuit connection.Improper connection may cause serious injuries such as burns and explosion of battery.(if required)Instructions for parents are included and have to be observed.

WARNING

CAUTION !

CAUTION !

Before setting up any experiment, please double check and make sure all wiring connections you have made are correct before connecting the solar panel or generator and switching on the unit, as failure may result in damage to components or circuit board unit.When experiment is finished, make sure that the solar panel or generator is disconnected and switch off the unit before you clear away the wires.Do not apply any components or parts to the experiment other than those provided in this kit.

READ & SAVEASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

To correctly construct this DIY kit please make sure all instructions are carefully read and review the illustrated diagram for easy following.

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ASSEMBLY

PARTS LIST

(1) BODY

(2) GEARBOX

(3) TIRE

(4) HUB

(5) SCREW

(6) FRONT SHAFT

(7) FRONT BRACKET

(8) FRONT COVER

(9) REAR WING

(10) SPRING

(11) SWITCH

(12) ADAPTER

(13) SOLAR PANEL

(131) SOLAR PANEL ROD

(14) SCREW DRIVER

(15) GENERATOR

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Place the gearbox (2) over the body (1). Align four rims (21) to the guides (25), and push gearbox (2) to the end. In doing so, the shafts (22) will align to the holes (101), and the gearbox (2) will be fitted together with the body (1).

Fix one

(6). Tighten the screw (5) to fasten.

Note that only the correct wheel hubs

can be fully inserted to front shaft (6)

For the following step 3-6, it is impotrant to note that

each wheel hub is required to be fitted with the correct shaft. Wheel hubs marked with “2” can only be inserted fully to the

back shaft, and wheel hubs marked with “1” should only be

inserted to the front shaft.

Slip four tires (3) on four hubs (4). Make

sure that they are fitted together properly.

Otherwise the car cannot move smoothly.

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UNPACK THE D.I.Y. AMAZING GO GOCheck the contents in the gift box. You should have all components shown in theillustrated assembly diagram in the PARTS LIST below.

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Slip the front shaft (6) onto the front bracket (7).

Fix another front wheel hub in the front

shaft (6). Then fasten the screw

(5) to fix them tightly. Again

note that only the correct

wheel hub can be fully

inserted to front shaft (6)

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Insert two rear wheel

hubs through holes

(101) to the shafts

(22). Then screw the

screw (5) to fix them

tightly.

Install the front cover (8) into the

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Insert a pair of rear wings (9) into each of

the hole on the back of the body (1). Place

four springs (10) into the four holes of the

Insert the front

bracket (7) into the

rectangular hole

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holes in the front of the body (1). body (1).

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Insert switch (11) through the front

cover in the rectangular hole

of body (1).

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Insert adapter (12) into the two rectangular

holes (16) of body (1).

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Connect the two leads of the

gearbox (2) through the two

holes of the body (1) to the

nearest pair of springs on

body (1). Connect the red

lead to B and the black lead

to A.

Connect any pair of the leads of the switch

(11) to springs A B. Same as the above,

remember to always put the red lead(s) on

the right and always put the black lead(s)

on the left. Connect another pair of leads of

the switch (11) to springs 1 2 on the

adapter (12). Black lead to 1 and red

lead to 2.

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Insert the round head of solar panel

rod (131) into the center hole of the

solar panel (13), and insert the other

end of solar panel rod (131) into the

hole (18) on the body (1). Then

connect the two leads of the solar

panel (13) to the two lower springs 3

and 4 of the adapter (12). Red lead

to 4 and black lead to 3.

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Remark : Once the DIY Amazing Go Go is constructed, check carefully that both the BACK tires are fitted together with the hubs. This is to avoid the car to be stuck and thus

unable to run smoothly.

be connected to the adapter at the same time. Otherwise the solar panel will be damaged by the surged voltage from the generator.

OPERATIONAL HINTS

In case there is no sunlight or the

sunlight is too weak, disconnect

the leads of the solar panel (13)

from the two springs on the

adapter (12) and connect the two

leads of generator instead. Red

lead to spring 4 and black lead

to spring 3

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1) TIPS ON USING SOLAR POWER

To operate this toy outdoor on solar mode, you must direct the solar

panel in the direction of the sun. Therefore turn the 360º adjustable

solar panel by aiming it at the sun.

For indoor operation, its minimum light source requirement

is equivalent to 100W bulb at about 5cm away from the

solar panel. Note that do not place a 100W bulb

closely to solar panel for extended period.

Warning: Very strong light beam such as laser beam

will destroy the solar panel.

Do not place light bulb closely to the solar panel

as power source, as the plastic may melt under

the heat after long time operation. Light bulb

closely placed to the solar panel can be used for

testing purpose only.

Remember to switch to the handle generator when the

sunlight is weak.

Warning : Energy supply leads from the solar panel and from the generator must not

A solar car is an electric vehicle

powered by solar energy obtained

from solar panels on the surface of

the ca. r Photovoltaic (PV) cells

convert the sun's energy directly into

electrical energy.

EDUCATIONAL HINTS

Principles of aSolar PowerGeneration System

How does a solar cell generate electricity ?

Sunlightirradiationcauses electronsto separate

Electron Hole(+)

from their atoms.

Electron(-)

Negative Semiconductor

Positive Semiconductor

P-N Junct ion

Electron holes &electrons begin tomove towardthe P-N Junction.

When the electronholes & electronscome togetherat the P-N junction,voltage is generated.When lead wires areconnected, electricity

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is generated.

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To operate this toy on generator mode, remember to ensure that the solar leadsare disconnected. Otherwise solar panel will be damaged by the surged

voltage from the generator.Generator can be cranked clockwise or anti-clockwise. This will cause the

action of the kit to go forward or backward. You can try and see which directionwill go forward and which direction will go backward.

(2) TIPS ON USING GENERATOR

The switch knob has three positions. By placing the switch knob to the centralposition the kit is switched OFF.

By shifting the switch knob to either left or right position, the action of the kit willbe going forward or backward. You can try and see which direction will go

forward and which direction will go backward.

(3) SWITCH KNOB

ALWAYS REMEMBER TO CHECK THAT EVERYTHING IS CONNECTED PROPERLY AS TO THE INSTRUCTION

MANUAL.

Electrical Generator is a machine which converts

mechanical (rotational or kinetic) energy into electri-

cal energy. A simple diagram of basic electric

generator is pictured here. In this picture, the mag-

netic field is static while the coil (the loop) is rotary.

In this generator a loop is immersed in a magnetic field. When the top

leg of the loop is pushed into the paper and the bottom leg of the loop

is pulled out of the paper, the loop will produce a current as shown in

the direction indicated. Then, by using a commutator (see next

diagram) we can make the generator to output DC current:

DC generator can also be created by

connecting four diodes in a specific way in

AC generator’s output circuitry. This

combination of diodes is called a Rectifier.

It turns AC into DC. In AC generator, the coils

are always designed to be static while the

magnetic field is designed to be rotary. This can prevent

sparking, which is potentially dangerous.

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If at any time in the future you should need to dispose of this product please note that waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste.Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority or retailer forrecycling advice. (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive)

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