This popular kit allows young scientists to test a variety of blade designs, generate electricity, and lift weights.
Description
Perform all of the same investigations as the Basic Wind Experiment Kit with the ability to generate more power at higher voltages (0.5 V–20 V). Discover advanced concepts of wind turbine technology, including gearboxes and generator construction (with the GenPack add-on). Students can use the blades they design to generate electricity, lift weights, and pump water. This kit is perfect for grades 7–12 and college. All you need to add is a wind source, basic tools, and imagination!
KidWind Challenges (2:05)
Specifications
- Height: 24 in
- Maximum blade diameter: 36 in (27 in with provided materials)
- Maximum number of blades: 12
- Expected power output: 0–2 watts
- Number of different gear ratios: 3
- Table or floor space needed: 18 in diameter circle
View the KidWind Advanced Wind Experiment Kit user manual
Experiments
High School (10 experiments)
Basic Wind Experiment Kit
- Wind Turbine Generator with Wires (1)
- Nacelle Body Half (2)
- Motor Mount Pack (1)
- 8″ Hex Shaft with Hub Quick Connect (1)
- Wind Turbine Hub (1)
- Power Output Board (1)
- Tower Base Leg (3)
- Tower Base Locking Ring (1)
- Tower Base Hub (1)
- Plastic Weightlifter Bucket (1)
- Blade Pitch Protractor (1)
- Hex Lock (3)
- Spool (1)
- Gear Set (8-, 16-, 32-, and 64-tooth gears) (1)
- 20″ Tower (1)
- 1/2″ Washer (25)
- Dowels* (25)
- Power Output Pack* (1)
- 3″ x 12″ x 3/32″ Balsa Wood Sheet* (5)
- 3″ x 12″ Chipboard Blade Sheet* (10)
- 4′ String* (4)
Note: The Advanced Wind Experiment Kit and Classroom Pack do not include basic tools (glue, scissors, screwdriver, etc.) or a multimeter. You can measure current and voltage from the turbines using a Vernier Energy Sensor, a load such as the Vernier Variable Load or Vernier Resistor Board, and an interface.
