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    Default Solar Powered It planes so is it FE?

    I through together a hull with some solar cells and a nine eagles geared motor.
    520mm20 1/2in and 260grams/9oz. Cost was $60AUD
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    That's cool! Kudos!
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    "FE" is in the eye of the beholder...if you like it, who cares what others think...

    personally I think its neat!

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    dude thats awesome!!
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    Is it completely solar or does it have batteries that are charged by the panels?
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    Being only 9oz in weight my guess is just solar, but I too would like to know
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    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.
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    Wow, very cool. I've always thought about doing something like this. May have to give it a shot one day.
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    That's really cool. Could be great fun in a swimming pool.
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    Quote Originally Posted by raptor347 View Post
    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

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    A short vid

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by ruffswain View Post
    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/
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    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.
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