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KidWind Advanced Wind Experiment Kit

KidWind Advanced Wind Experiment Kit

KidWind Advanced Wind Experiment Kit

KidWind Advanced Wind Experiment Kit

Starts at $174.00

Discover advanced aspects of wind turbine technology. Test different blade designs, gear ratios, generators, and devices to measure electrical and weightlifting power.

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$174.00   Order Code: KW-AWX
$444.00   Order Code: KW-AWXC
Education Levels

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!

Classroom Pack

The classroom pack includes materials for eight groups of 2 to 4 students each. Each group independently assembles hubs and blade sets. To evaluate designs, students use one of three teacher-built‚ “test stations”‚ that include a tower, base, and generator.

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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)
ExperimentLab Book
Blade Variables and Power OutputRenewable Energy with Vernier
SolidityRenewable Energy with Vernier
Turbine EfficiencyRenewable Energy with Vernier
Power CurvesRenewable Energy with Vernier
Power and EnergyRenewable Energy with Vernier
Project: Maximum Energy OutputRenewable Energy with Vernier
Project: Build a Wind FarmRenewable Energy with Vernier
Mechanical PowerRenewable Energy with Vernier
Exploring Wind TurbinesRenewable Energy with Vernier
Effect of Load on Wind Turbine OutputRenewable Energy with Vernier

What's Included

Advanced Wind Experiment Kit

  • Gear Set (8-, 16-, 32-, and 64-tooth gears) (1)
  • Hex Locks (3)
  • Spool (1)
  • Wind Turbine Generator with Wires (1)
  • High Torque Generator with Wires (1)
  • Motor Mount Pack (2)
  • Wind Turbine Hub (1)
  • Power Output Board (1)
  • Nacelle Body Half (2)
  • Tower Base Leg (3)
  • Tower Base Locking Ring (1)
  • Tower Base Hub (1)
  • Plastic Weightlifter Bucket (1)
  • 250 ml Graduated Cylinder (1)
  • Blade Pitch Protractor (1)
  • 20″ Tower (1)
  • 1/2″ Washer (25)
  • Small Water Pump (1)
  • 12″ x 1/4″ Clear Tubing (1)
  • 8″ Hex Shaft with Hub Quick Connect (1)
  • 1/4″ x 5″ 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* (1)

Classroom Pack

  • Gear Set (8-, 16-, 32-, and 64-tooth gears) (3)
  • Hex Locks (9)
  • Spool (3)
  • Wind Turbine Generator with Wires (3)
  • High Torque Generator with Wires (3)
  • Motor Mount Pack (4)
  • Wind Turbine Hub (8)
  • Power Output Board (1)
  • Nacelle Body Half (6)
  • Tower Base Leg (9)
  • Tower Base Locking Ring (3)
  • Tower Base Hub (3)
  • Plastic Weightlifter Bucket (3)
  • 250 ml Graduated Cylinder (1)
  • Blade Pitch Protractor (3)
  • 20″ Tower (3)
  • 1/2″ Washer (75)
  • Small Water Pump (1)
  • 12″ x 1/4″ Clear Tubing (1)
  • 8″ Hex Shaft with Hub Quick Connect (3)
  • 1/4″ x 5″ Dowels* (150)
  • Power Output Pack* (3)
  • 3″ x 12″ x 3/32″ Balsa Wood Sheet* (25)
  • 3″ x 12″ Chipboard Blade Sheet* (50)
  • 4′ String* (3)
  • 8 1/2″ x 11″ Chipboard Sheet* (25)

* This part is a consumable and is excluded from the warranty.

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.

Accessories

AccessoryOrder CodePriceQuantity
Go Direct® Energy SensorGDX-NRG$98.00
Vernier Resistor BoardVES-RB$19.00
KidWind Gear SetKW-GEAR$9.00
Drivetrain SetKW-DS$8.00
Vernier Variable LoadVES-VL$74.00
GENPackKW-GP$79.00
Vernier Energy SensorVES-BTA$99.00
Replacement PartOrder CodePriceQuantity
KidWind Blade Design ConsumablesKW-BDC$169.00
KidWind Blade Pitch ProtractorKW-BPP$4.00
KidWind Power Output PackKW-POP$14.00
KidWind Motor Mount AssemblyKW-MTRMNT$8.00
High Torque Generator with WiresKW-HIGEN3$25.00
KidWind Wind Turbine Hub - 10 PackKW-WTH10$69.00
KidWind Wind Turbine Hub - 3 PackKW-WTH3$22.00
KidWind Wind Turbine Generator with Wires - 10 PackKW-GEN10$60.00
KidWind Wind Turbine Generator with Wires - 3 PackKW-GEN3$20.00
Chipboard SheetsKW-CB50$19.00
KidWind Dowels - 25 PackKW-D25$5.00
KidWind Dowels - 100 PackKW-D100$12.00
KidWind Balsa Blade Sheets - 10 PackKW-BBS10$12.00
KidWind Balsa Blade Sheets - 100 PackKW-BB100$96.00

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Warranty

5-year limited warranty (1 year on generator, consumables excluded)
See our warranty policy

Replacement Parts

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Educational use only: Vernier products are designed for educational use. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical, or commercial applications.

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