This project is a quick how-to for building a dSolar
powered robot.  It's based off the nxtprograms.com 5-
Minute Bot.  The instructions below show the dSolar 4W
panel, but you can easily put the 2W in place too.  

Step 1:
    Build the 5-Minute Bot.  Step by step instructions
    on how to build it.  
10 Minute dSolar Robot
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Step 2:

    Throw the batteries out.  Or at least put them to
    the side

Step 3:

    Build the solar chassis.  This will hold the solar
    panel up.  See pictures to the right.  

Step 4:

    Attach the solar chassis to the NXT.  

Step 5:

    Build the electrical.

Step 6:

    Attach the capacitor bank.  

Step 7:

    Prepare the solar panel.  

Step 8:

    Attach the solar panel to the robot.
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