Building a Solar Car

ProjectAir β€’ June 7, 2025
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I'm James! I make engineering videos πŸš€ Answers to some common questions: 1. I learned almost everything by building models as a kid. 2. I don’t have an engineering degree, as in school I found maths quite difficult. Everything is self-taught! 3. My first RC plane was a Super Cub, which I still have to this day. 4. I drive a Mini. 5. The other people who help make these videos are Emma (who assists with building all sorts of things), Hannah (who films the big tests), and other friends who enjoy helping out from time-to-time. 6. My #1 top tip for getting into this stuff is to build model kits! Subscribe!

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I built an RC car 100% powered by solar cells. Try your first Odoo app for free here - https://www.odoo.com/r/Vw0 NEW Project Air merch! https://projectair.co.uk/collections/project-air-official-merch In this latest solar project, I build a solar-powered remote control car to see how well it will perform on 100% solar power, and see just how many solar cells it will need to run. Technical specs of the finished car Solar Cell Power - 168w Length - 3400mm Width - 270mm Thanks to Arrma for the Limitless and spare Arrma parts. Project Air Store for articles, materials, kits and merch πŸ‘‰πŸΌ https://projectair.co.uk/ Patreon sign up https://www.patreon.com/c/jameswhomsley Thanks to my carbon and composite material sponsor Easy Composites https://www.easycomposites.co.uk/ Follow the extended Project Air team on their socials πŸ‘‡ Emma - / design.emgineer

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