OWI Aerial Cable Car - Solar Powered

by OWI

Product Features

• Aerial Cable Car is a Solar Robot Kit by OWI
• Solar Panel Output: 1.1V x 75mA
• Includes: Transport cable, Automatic round trip return stoppers, Solar panel to power the cable car, and 30 plastic parts to assemble
• Solar Powered
• OWI is the premier line of educational electronics and robotics kits

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 1.8 x 8.2 inches ; 1.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B003BLC6LQ
• Item model number: OWI-MSK676
• Manufacturer recommended age: 10 - 15 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #127,715 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #62 in Toys & Games > Learning & Education > Solar
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Aerial Cable Car is a Solar Robot Kit by OWI. Suitable for Ages 10 and Older. FEATURES: Powered by a mini solor cell. Intermediate experience required. High density plastic parts. Easy-to-assemble with no batteries. Illustrated assembly guide. INCLUDES: One Aerial Cable Car solar model. Required for assembly: Diagonal cutters, Screwdriver, Scissors (not included). SPECS: Solar Panel Output: 1.1V x 75mA. Assembled Size: 115mm x 110mm x 180mm, Unit Weight: 2.9 oz, Solar Cell Life: 2 yrs in normal use, Motor: DC Power Consumption: 1.2V x 10mA.

Product Description

Some of the world's aerial tramways transport people to breathtaking views and allows them to have panoramic memories as the world unfolds beneath them. The view from Aerial Cable Car, arguably, could be the best seat in the house. Generated power for most trams or cable cars are under constant computer monitoring. Aerial Cable Car power grid system is simple: bright sun - "power on", little or no sun - "power off". The unit is quiet and stealth. If you were on a secret mission and needed to pass a message from check off point 'Bravo' to rendezvous point 'Romeo', Aerial Cable Car could possibly be the messenger. The fun is inside box. You create the adventure. Transport cable, automatic round trip return stoppers, solar panel and 30 plastic parts to assemble are included. Environmentally safe (no batteries required). It challenges young people to be technically precise with miniature parts. Clear easy to follow instructions; and teaches students to follow precise visual diagrams. SPECIFICATIONS: Solar Panel Output : 1.1V x 75mA. Assembled Size: 115mm x 110mm x 180mm. Unit Weight: 2.9 oz. Solar Cell Life 2 yrs in normal use. Motor: DC. Power Consumption : 1.2V x 10mA. Tool needed: diagonal cutter; screwdriver; scissors.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It is what is says, December 25, 2009

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Ron F. "ronf528" (Victoria, MN United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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I agree that the car is a bit flimsy, but as for it not working well indoors, well, that's why it's called a SOLAR powered cable car. Indoor lighting is not a substitute for solar energy, and to expect this to work with indoor lighting is unrealistic to say the least, not to mention an unfair criteria. Some solar devices, like calculators will work indoors, but they require very little power; much less than a motor. It does however work as intended on a sunny (not cloudy) day. I put up my own "cable" and the car runs back and forth across my back yard, close to 100 feet one way. I'm considering beefing up the car with some lightweight material but do not know as yet how the weight may affect the ability of the motor to run it. I think it will be OK as long as it's not too much heavier. As pointed out, a child may need to help, but I think this is an excellent educational toy for an adult to help teach a child about solar energy.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great toy, October 6, 2008

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Paul Oncescu (Bucharest, Romania) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

I have purchased the toy for my 5 years old daughter. The assembly requires an adult, but afterwards the toy is easily managed by a child.

You need quite a sunny day to have the cable car working at full speed and I would recommend the toy for outdoor use or sunny places.

The toy is great as it introduces the young ones to the solar energy. You can also leave it running unattended.

1.0 out of 5 stars underpowered poor quality - OWI doesnt honor their warranty, January 25, 2012

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Bill Tower (REDDING, CT, US) - See all my reviews

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: OWI Aerial Cable Car - Solar Powered (Toy)

the solar cell only works in full direct sunlight @ noon outdoors. Won't work indoors even if you shine a 150 watt spotlight 6 inches away from it. the switch that is supposed to change directions didn't work (only goes one way) and the company hasn't done anything with my warranty request. good idea but extreme poorly executed.