Maker Faire Bay Area 2009
Mendocino Solar Motor

Location:   Expo Hall  115   

This solar motor has a magnetic levitation system for ultra-low friction, and is easily driven by ambient room light.
The solar cells provide both the power and the commutator function.

Web site: http://www.chessplayingrobot.com/id4.html

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About the Maker(s)

Del Hatch [
I am an Electrical Engineer who always has a project underway. Past projects include auto-commutating solar motors, infrared remote controllers, FPGA-based LED clocks, traffic stop signs that signal how a stock is doing, and other electronics-based projects.

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