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This is the Cybug Solarfly kit from Craig Maynard. It is a fabulous solar powered robot! It is very fast in the sun, and the big torquey motors allow it to push any of my other bots out of it's way. The Chloroplast engine on this little guy runs at around 7 volts, producing a good, quick step with a little capacitor (2200uF). It also holds 5 volts in the cap for other uses, like a micro processor. The options for expanding this little guy are endless, making the critter a great solar platform. It functions basicly the same as a Popper, but is faster and much stronger. I customized this one by adding Solarbotics' tactle feelers and jumbo paper clip legs. I also pitched the solar cells up about 20 degrees and added guards around the edges. I replaced the wheels provided with micro cassette pinch rollers and placed the "eyes" on long stalks covered in shrink tubing. For structural strength, I drilled a hole in the motor mount and bolted the PCB, leg assembly, and motor mount together.  A super little kit, well worth the price. You can find out more and get one here. I recommend it highly.

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