Solar Powered Toy Space Traveller by Extra Digital with eco-friendly solar panel for interactive educational play

Discover the Solar Powered Toy Space Traveller by Extra Digital, an innovative educational building kit designed to introduce children and hobbyists to renewable energy, physics, and mechanics through interactive play. This unique model combines a globe with orbiting satellites, serving as a builder, a toy, and a visual educational tool all in one. Operating entirely on clean solar energy, it utilizes a built-in photovoltaic panel and an advanced coil-magnetic drive to power its movement without the need for traditional batteries. The satellites orbit the Earth at a rate of 20 revolutions per minute, creating an engaging and dynamic display that can also double as a unique table decoration.

Advantages

The Solar Powered Toy Space Traveller offers an eco-friendly learning experience by utilizing sustainable wooden parts and clean solar energy. Thanks to its newly developed coil-magnetic drive, the model consumes significantly less energy, meaning direct sunlight is not strictly required as a well-lit environment is sufficient for operation. The kit provides pure assembly fun with laser-cut wooden parts characterized by high precision, and the included illustrated manual makes the building process accessible for beginners. Furthermore, the wooden components can be decorated, painted, or varnished in custom colors, allowing for a personalized creative project.

Suitable for

• Teaching children and students about renewable energy and mechanics
• Creative assembly and hands-on educational play
• Indoor use under bright artificial light or outdoor use in direct sunlight
• Acting as a decorative moving model for a desk or table

When it may not be suitable

This model may not function properly on cloudy days, in shady areas, under poor lighting conditions, or beneath fluorescent lamps, as these light sources do not provide sufficient energy for the photovoltaic panel. Additionally, it is not suitable for unsupervised young children due to small parts and the requirement for assembly care.

Key specifications

• Model dimensions: 23 x 22.5 x 16 cm
• Rotation speed: 20 revolutions per minute
• Weight: 250 g
• Drive system: Coil-magnetic drive with solar panel and motor
• Material: Laser-cut wooden parts

How to use

Begin by carefully removing the wooden parts from the box and separating them according to the illustrated manual. Install the motor in the base and connect it with the gear, ensuring the pre-connected solar panel is properly positioned. Wood glue may be needed to securely fasten the parts together during assembly. Once the construction is complete and optionally painted, place the model in open sunlight or under a bright artificial light source such as a halogen lamp to activate the solar-powered rotation. The globe can also be turned by hand to observe its inertial movement.

What to consider before purchase

• Recommended for ages 14 and older, or for children aged 10 and older with adult supervision
• Contains small parts and must be kept away from children under 3 years of age
• Wood glue is not included in the set and may be required for secure assembly
• Requires a strong light source or direct sunlight to operate automatically

Usage recommendations: For optimal performance, operate the Space Traveller in direct sunlight or directly beneath a bright indoor halogen lamp. Ensure that the solar panel remains clean and unobstructed by dust or shadows to maintain the 20 rpm rotation speed.