The Solar Rollers - 2016
Left to Right: Aundria Cohen, Justin S, Madison Dishman, Tori Guise
Not Pictured: James Wong, Stephen McCreight, Andrew Pereiro
Not Pictured: James Wong, Stephen McCreight, Andrew Pereiro
Team Video
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The Solar Rollers' video submission for the 2016 Dream It Do It competition. Winner of the Industry Favorite category! Thanks to our mentors at Machining Training Solutions for helping us build our Solar Roller.
Credits: Script by: Madison Dishman, Tori Guise Edited by: Justin S Audio by: Madison Dishman Filmed by: Aidan Ryan |
Outreach
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November 1 - Hagerty Robotics
All four student members and Justin presented the Solar Roller to Hagerty teams 4227 and 4717. We demonstrated the 500 cm run. |
October 30 - HHS Programming Club
Tori Guise, Madison Dishman, Andrew Pereiro, Aundria Cohen and James S presented the Solar Roller during the HHS Programming Club meeting. |
October 31 - Modeling and Simulation
Tori Guise, Madison Dishman, Aundria Cohen and Justin S presented the Solar Roller to Mrs. Spalding's level 3 Mod and Sim class. We demonstrated the 500 cm run across the floor of the classroom.
Tori Guise, Madison Dishman, Aundria Cohen and Justin S presented the Solar Roller to Mrs. Spalding's level 3 Mod and Sim class. We demonstrated the 500 cm run across the floor of the classroom.
Build Process
The Solar Roller is made of scrap aluminum, a gearbox and motor from an old RC car, and recycled scooter wheels. We used 18650 batteries from an old laptop along with some solar panels from a backpack with a built-in recharging station. Mouse over a picture to learn more about it!
