Name: ACEBOTT QD008 Solar Energy Expansion Pack for QD001 Smart Car
Brand: ACEBOTT
SKU: DIY-390
Price: 165.00 AED
Availability: BackOrder

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Description

Requires the ACEBOTT QD001 ESP32 Smart Car (sold separately). This pack contains the expansion parts only – no car, controller board or batteries.

The QD008 Solar Energy Expansion Pack puts a solar panel on the roof of the QD001 and a charging module between the panel and the car's 18650 cells, so the car recharges itself whenever it is in the sun. It is as much a science kit as a car accessory: the ESP32 can read the panel's voltage and current, log how much energy it harvests, and make driving decisions based on the battery state.

What it adds

Solar charging of the car's own cells through a proper Li-ion charging module.
Energy measurements – panel voltage and charge current as sensor inputs, for graphs of output against angle, time of day and shade.
Sun-seeking projects – combine with the car's light sensing to drive towards the brightest spot and park there to charge.
A concrete introduction to renewable energy, power budgets and efficiency, in a form students can test outdoors.

How it fits

The panel mounts on a bracket above the top plate, leaving room underneath for the QD002 Camera (second photo); the charging module fixes to the chassis and wires to the battery holder with the cables supplied. About 20 minutes with the QD001's screwdriver.

Specifications

Model	ACEBOTT QD008
Panel	Mono-crystalline solar panel on a roof bracket
Charging	Li-ion charging module for the QD001's 18650 cells
Programming	Arduino IDE, ACECode
Requires	ACEBOTT QD001 Smart Car

Safety

Charging lithium cells needs adult supervision. Do not leave the car charging unattended in a closed hot car or in direct sun for hours on end.

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