Vernier - KidWind Advanced Wind Experiment Kit - Classroom Pack

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.

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.