INTRODUCTION

The aim of the project is to build a solar driven remote control car. The main objective of this project is to micro-manage limited amount of power available from the 10 watt solar panel. Two key designs -- maximum power collection by the solar panel and transfer of power to motors through DC-DC converter, are employed to achieve the objective.  

In the project, the main function of the car (drive and steering) is powered by the solar panel. This will involve the design of a DC-DC converter to match the output from the 10 watt solar panel to the motors. During unfavourable weather conditions, there will be an automatic switch over from the solar panel to NiCad battery pack. NiCad Battery pack is the standard power supply equipment in most commercial remote control car. 

Next, the speed control of the solar car are done remotely. The remote controller also controls the movement direction of the solar car.