Instructions

“The Trans-Atlantic TeslaTech Dirigible ‘Paris Flyer’ is about to depart for New

York City. Please stow your luggage and wait for our attendants to ensure you

are strapped in securely. We will be reaching a rotational velocity of 0.628

radians per second and maximum G-Force of approximately 4 times natural

during the launch cycle.

The approach to the Trans-Atlantic Ion energy channel will take approximately 9

minutes after launch, after which your harness will release and you may explore

your cabin. Enjoy the view from our climate-controlled viewing gondola while

we approach our maximum cruising altitude of 3000 meters, or settle in for a

meal from at our 4-star restaurant.

We thank you for flying TeslaTech Airways, and hope you enjoy your flight.”

Introduction

Kids, build your own model TeslaTech Dirigible like the ones that used to fly the Ion-

channels so long ago! We’re going to build a SolarEngine to wirelessly charge and

power your airship, much like TeslaTech Ether-Engines used to do, but we’ll be

using solar energy rather than Ion channels.

Be prepared with appropriate soldering equipment for the electronics, and suitable

model-construction tools for the wood and mechanical assembly. When complete,

your model will activate between every 30 seconds in direct sunlight to every 5

minutes in indoor lighting, and you can imagine how it was to travel trans-

continentally in the age of TeslaTech!

Alternate history play-time fantasies aside, the Paris Flyer is a kit inspired by the

whimsy of creative wind-driven mobiles and the wonderful autonomy of self-

activating solar-powered energy.

Unlike other solar-powered devices, our SolarEngine allows us to extract useful

energy from light levels otherwise unusable by solar cells. In direct sunlight,

activation happens in seconds; in an interior flourescent-lighted office, every 6

minutes. If there is sufficient light to read by, this device is still working.

We hope you enjoy the little story our model tells, and have fun with both the

mechanical and electrical assembly. As with all Solarbotics’ kits, we guarantee a

successful “no-fear” build, so do enjoy the process even you experience a broken or

lost part. Contact us, and we’ll set things right!

The Paris Flyer CarouSol Kit