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KidWind Basic Wind Experiment Kit - Single Kit

Product information "KidWind Basic Wind Experiment Kit - Single Kit"

This popular kit allows young scientists to test a variety of blade designs, generate electricity, and lift weights.

Specifications

  • Height: 24 in
  • Maximum blade diameter: 36 in (27 in with provided materials)
  • Maximum number of blades: 12
  • Expected power output: 0–1 watts
  • Table or floor space needed: 18 in diameter circle

What's included

  • 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)

Classroom Pack

  • Wind Turbine Generator with Wires (3)
  • Nacelle Body Half (6)
  • Motor Mount Pack (3)
  • 8″ Hex Shaft with Hub Quick Connect (3)
  • Wind Turbine Hub (8)
  • Power Output Board (1)
  • Tower Base Leg (9)
  • Tower Base Locking Ring (3)
  • Tower Base Hub (3)
  • Plastic Weightlifter Bucket (3)
  • Blade Pitch Protractor (3)
  • Hex Lock (9)
  • Spool (3)
  • Gear Set (8-, 16-, 32-, and 64-tooth gears) (3)
  • 20″ Tower (3)
  • 1/2″ Washer (75)
  • 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* (4)
  • 8 1/2″ x 11″ Chipboard Sheet* (25)
  • This part is a consumable and is excluded from the warranty.
  • Note: The Basic Wind Experiment Kit and Classroom Pack does not include experiment instructions, 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.

User Manual - KW-BWX

Fach: Vernier, design, physics, renewable energy

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KidWind Basic Wind Experiment Kit - Classroom Pack
This popular kit allows young scientists to test a variety of blade designs, generate electricity, and lift weights. Specifications Height: 24 in Maximum blade diameter: 36 in (27 in with provided materials) Maximum number of blades: 12 Expected power output: 0–1 watts Table or floor space needed: 18 in diameter circle What's included 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) Classroom Pack Wind Turbine Generator with Wires (3) Nacelle Body Half (6) Motor Mount Pack (3) 8″ Hex Shaft with Hub Quick Connect (3) Wind Turbine Hub (8) Power Output Board (1) Tower Base Leg (9) Tower Base Locking Ring (3) Tower Base Hub (3) Plastic Weightlifter Bucket (3) Blade Pitch Protractor (3) Hex Lock (9) Spool (3) Gear Set (8-, 16-, 32-, and 64-tooth gears) (3) 20″ Tower (3) 1/2″ Washer (75) 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* (4) 8 1/2″ x 11″ Chipboard Sheet* (25) This part is a consumable and is excluded from the warranty. Note: The Basic Wind Experiment Kit and Classroom Pack does not include experiment instructions, 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. User Manual - KW-BWXC

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Chipboard Sheets
Chipboard is a stiff, easy to cut, lightweight, low cost, and recyclable material used to make simple wind turbine blades. Specifications Length: 12 in Width: 3 in Thickness: 1.5 mm User Manual - KW-CB50

Content: 50 Paket(e) (CHF 0.77* / 1 Paket(e))

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Anemometer
Use the Anemometer to measure wind speed in a variety of experiments. Hold the sensor in your hand to measure wind speed in dynamic environments or use the accessory rod to position it in front of wind tunnels or fans. Specifications Range: 0.5 m/s – 30 m/s Resolution: 1.2 x 10-2 m/s (LabQuest 2, LabQuest, LabQuest Mini, Go!Link, LabPro) What's included Vernier Anemometer User Manual - ANM-BTA

CHF 254.80*
Vernier Variable Load
With the Vernier Variable Load, students can adjust the knobs to provide resistances between 2 and 200 Ω, allowing them to determine the optimal load on a system. Specifications Maximum Input: 0.3 A Resistance: 2 – 200 Ω What's included Vernier Variable Load Two insulated jumper wires fitted with mini-alligator clips Spare 0.375 A fast blow fuse, inside case User Manual - VES-VL

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KidWind Basic Turbine Building Parts - Single Pack
The Basic Turbine Building Parts kit includes the KidWind Hub, a wind turbine generator, and 25 dowels, all in one package. Specifications Diameter: 0.25 in Length: 5 in User Manual - KW-BTPART

CHF 38.70*
Wind Energy Explorations - E-Book
Examine renewable energy, wind power, and engineering design with these nine downloadable experiments written for middle school science. Suitable for grades 4–8. User Manual - MSB-WIND-E

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Vernier Resistor Board
The Vernier Resistor Board has seven 1 W 5% resistors mounted on a circuit board. Test clip holes on either side of the resistors allow for easy connections to clips on wire leads. Specifications Resistor values: 10 Ω, 15 Ω, 20 Ω, 30 Ω, 39 Ω, 51 Ω, and 100 Ω Dimensions: 3.5 in long by 2 in wide What's included Vernier Resistor Board Four insulated jumper wires fitted with mini-alligator clips User Manual - VES-RB

CHF 38.70*
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