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KidWind Advanced Wind Experiment Kit

KidWind Advanced Wind Experiment Kit

KidWind Advanced Wind Experiment Kit

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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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)

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 Go Direct® Energy Sensor, and an optional Vernier Variable Load or Vernier Resistor Board.

Accessories

AccessoryOrder CodeQuantity
Go Direct® Energy SensorGDX-NRG
Vernier Resistor BoardVES-RB
KidWind Gear SetKW-GEAR
Vernier Variable LoadVES-VL
GENPackKW-GP
Vernier Energy SensorVES-BTA
Replacement PartOrder CodeQuantity
KidWind Blade Design ConsumablesKW-BDC
KidWind Blade Pitch ProtractorKW-BPP
KidWind Power Output PackKW-POP
KidWind Motor Mount AssemblyKW-MTRMNT
High Torque Generator with WiresKW-HIGEN3
KidWind Wind Turbine Hub - 10 PackKW-WTH10
KidWind Wind Turbine Hub - 3 PackKW-WTH3
KidWind Wind Turbine Generator with Wires - 10 PackKW-GEN10
KidWind Wind Turbine Generator with Wires - 3 PackKW-GEN3
Chipboard SheetsKW-CB50
KidWind Dowels - 25 PackKW-D25
KidWind Dowels - 100 PackKW-D100
KidWind Balsa Blade Sheets - 10 PackKW-BBS10
KidWind Balsa Blade Sheets - 100 PackKW-BB100

Support

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

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