Solar Powered It planes so is it FE?

[gen3v8]

I through together a hull with some solar cells and a nine eagles geared motor.
520mm20 1/2in and 260grams/9oz. Cost was $60AUD

[ray schrauwen]

That's cool! Kudos!

[Doby]

"FE" is in the eye of the beholder...if you like it, who cares what others think...

personally I think its neat!

[ls1fst98]

dude thats awesome!!

[kfxguy]

Is it completely solar or does it have batteries that are charged by the panels?

[ls1fst98]

Being only 9oz in weight my guess is just solar, but I too would like to know

[gen3v8]

In reply to your interests kfx and Is1, here are the internals and a friends boat.
It has a 3.7v 1s 130ma battery for the Rx only.

[ls1fst98]

Wow, very cool. I've always thought about doing something like this. May have to give it a shot one day.

[raptor347]

That's really cool. Could be great fun in a swimming pool.

[gen3v8]

That's really cool. Could be great fun in a swimming pool.

Too much steering work for my pool it does 5mph, but its good for a test

[gen3v8]

A short vid

[ruffswain]

Need solar roof top solar system equipment, But i don,t know the cost of those equipment. Any one can help me for that ?

[larryrose11]

Need solar roof top solar system equipment, But i don,t know the cost of those equipment. Any one can help me for that ?

Sure, I can help. I have set up a house that was grid connected with a battery backup, and a camper van with enough power to run a small house. I can speck out the parts, but install may need to be handled, in part at least, by an electrician to get the federal discounts.
This is a good resource to start with to find out about the state, and federal programs for your area.

http://www.dsireusa.org/

[ruffswain]

Thanks for the reply. The setup you have built is awesome. It will be very helpful if you mention the parts and the associated details. I checked out the site and got to know a number of programs for my state.