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Message #08422
To: beam@sgiblab.sgi.com
From: adam-m robotbreeder@telus.net
Date: Sat, 18 Dec 1999 20:22:56 -0500
Subject: thin film solar panels
> Hello fellow beamers,
>
> Has anyone had experience using thin film 'ITF' type solar PV panels??
>
> They look very interesting. A little big for small bots, but they have
> superb amperage, and if 2 in series are used, great voltage. Their
> flexibility is interesting, and because of their thinness - they must be
> REALLY light.
>
> The SunCerams are pretty heavy because of the glass, and how many of you
> have dropped one and broken the panel...?
>
> checkout:
>
> http://members.aol.com/photontek3/photon3/itf2.html
>
> 2 in series would give 6V at 50mA !! with the weight savings and the
> ability to bend it around things, some very active creatures would be
> possible!
>
> Unfortunately, they only sell in bulk...
>
> Anyone tried them?
>
>
> /Adam
>
>
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