PV Gap

Kathryn Said:

What is an axial lead on an electrolytic capacitor?

We Answered:

Axial means leads exiting along the axis of a cylindrical (usually) case. E.G.:
http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSear…
Radial, means all leads on one end of the cylinder (not really exiting radially, unfortunately. E.g.:
http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSear…

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Regards,

John Popelish

Audrey Said:

How is that little robot that NASA sent to Mars powered?

We Answered:

solar + battery: it sits in the sun charging the batteries, then off it goes.

Jamie Said:

What is the ideal power source for robots working in space environments besides solar power?

We Answered:

Radioisotope thermoelectric generators. These are ideal for conditions where sunlight is weak or nonexistent.

Naomi Said:

who is the distubter of gundam seed solar powered 4 inch haro robot?

We Answered:

It is made by Bandai, but I think you can only get it online...
Check out this site: http://www.discountanimedvd.com/1_gundam…