A CELEBRATION OF AMAZING CREATIONS AND THE PARTS THAT MADE THEM POSSIBLE.
BUILD & RACE SOLAR CHARIOTS!
Use a simple circuit, DC motors, and solar cells to build autonomous racers.
BEAM (biology, electronics, aesthetics, mechanics) is a type of robotic design that makes use of simple components and bits of techno-junk to create cool robo-critters, many of them inspired by nature. Clever circuit designs, analog parts, and minimal components make it a perfect type of robot-building for beginners and kids.
One of the basic BEAM circuits is called the Solar Engine, a simple means of collecting a solar cell’s output and using it to power a motor. ...
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