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- How do I repair a KidWind Mini Wind Turbine nacelle that is ...
- Jun 27, 2014 ... If you have confirmed that your KidWind Mini Wind Turbine is ... you wish to repair it yourself, this is how we recommend making the repair.
- https://www.vernier.com/til/3224
- What is the difference between the KidWind simpleGen and the ...
- Oct 1, 2021 ... There are two Do It Yourself generator options for KidWind wind turbines. They are suited for different activities. The KidWind simpleGEN ...
- https://www.vernier.com/til/13082
- What type of silicon is used in your solar panels?
- This TIL refers to the . For panels made before April of 2019: According to the attached specification sheet, the Solar cell type is: Polycrystalline...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3680/
- How do I program LabPro with REALbasic?
- REALbasic is an easy to learn programming language from REAL Software Inc. We have been using it for years as a great way for people to...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/7616/
- Can I use your equipment for a bridge-building contest?
- Yes. The was specifically designed to be used in bridge-building competitions. It has a 1000-N force sensor/load cell and also measures displacement of the structure....
- http://www.vernier.com/til/553/
- KidWind Troubleshooting and FAQs
- Specifications and User Guide Specifications and User Guide Specifications and User Guide Specifications and User Guide Specifications and User Guide RELATED ARTICLES What do I...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3220/
- Which generator should I use to pump water?
- Of the generators that come with the KidWind Advanced Wind Experiment Kit, the smaller generator (less than 1 inch diameter, labeled “High Torque Generator”) is...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3130/
- Why do I need a load when measuring energy with an energy sensor?
- This article refers to the following two sensors: The short answer is, if you don’t measure using a complete circuit that includes a load, your...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/4373/
- Can I purchase individual parts from one of the KidWind kits?
- In working with the KidWind nonprofit organization, we developed kits that are as inexpensive as possible. The kits contain the most popular configurations of the...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/4324/
- Where can I find old KidWind documents?
- The KidWind project has produced a lot of useful content for educators. When we started working with them, they allowed us to take a “snapshot”...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/4304/
- Are the LEDs in the KidWind Power Output kit resistor protected?
- No. The 10 mm LEDs sold with the are not resistor protected. LEDs typically need a resistor to prevent damage from current that is too...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/4206/
- What are the specifications for the KidWind water pump?
- The KidWind video on the reports the minimum voltage as 1.7 volts and 50 mA. We have operated the pump at up to 5 volts....
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3172/
- What are the specs for the generator in the KidWind kit?
- There are two generators associated with the KidWind Wind Energy Kits. Both the Basic Wind Energy Kit and the Advanced Wind Energy Kit come with...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3155/
- Where can I buy more weight lifting buckets for the KidWind kits?
- The weight lifting buckets that come with and and their respective classroom packs can be purchased from IKEA. The buckets are the KALAS Tumbler. You...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/4008/
- How can I measure the power of my wind turbine?
- Electrical power is the product of Potential (Voltage) and Current. The simplest method is to use the . If you are using a current probe...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3145/
- What replacement parts are available for the Force Sensor?
- This TIL refers to the and Small parts and accessories associated with force sensors can be ordered as:
- http://www.vernier.com/til/2581/
- What size of turbine blades should I use with my wind turbine?
- To get the most efficiency out of a wind turbine that you are testing indoors with a fan, the turbine blades should have about the...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3959/
- How do I use a multimeter with a KidWind setup?
- The following PDF document shows how to use a multimeter to measure current or voltage in a KidWind setup. Two multimeters are needed to measure...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3935/
- Why can't I light an LED with my wind turbine?
- The color of an LED determines the minimum voltage needed for it to emit light. This has to do with the colors of light having...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3863/
- Where do I get a replacement screw for my KidWind Drive train?
- The screw used with the , to secure the hub to the drive train is a commonly found screw that can be purchased at most...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3814/
- What is the best way to attach turbine blades to the dowels?
- The best way to attach either chipboard or balsa wood to a dowel so it can be used with a KidWind Wind Turbine Hub is...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3751/
- How do I make my own PVC tower for KidWind experiments?
- If you are using a DIY kit, which requires you to build your own tower and base, follow these instructions to create a tower from...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3198/
- I am a KidWind wind senator. How can I access the Logger Pro software?
- We have a system on our website that lets you download Logger Pro or e-mail a download link to students as needed. You can create...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/2374/
- Can I buy just the adjustable swivel mount from the Rotary Motion Accessory Kit?
- Yes. The swivel from can be purchased separately as .
- http://www.vernier.com/til/2989/
- Where can I purchase extra wooden spools?
- Some of the KidWind kits include a wooden spool to do a weight lifter activity. While Vernier does not sell wooden spools as a separate...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3643/
- Where can I get replacement LEDs to use with the KidWind SimpleGEN?
- There are two LED types included with the , a 10 mm red diffused LED and a 5 mm bi-color LED that appears white when...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3518/
- It is very difficult or impossible to slide the hex locks onto the hex shafts
- The hex locks are made to fit securely on the hex shafts to prevent the hex shaft from sliding out of position in the nacelle...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3425/
- Where can I purchase a multimeter to use with my KidWind kits?
- If you do not have the , , or the , and the , you can purchase inexpensive multimeters at a number of online and...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3129/
- Can I upgrade from a KidWind Basic Wind Turbine Kit to the advanced kit?
- Yes, if you purchased your basic kit after January of 2015, you simply need the . The difference between the 2015 version of the and...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3354/
- Is the yellow plug on my Kid Wind Mini Wind Turbine supposed to have a hole in it?
- In late 2014, some KidWind Mini Wind Turbines were shipped with a yellow plug that was not pre-drilled. The yellow plug fits in the bottom...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3309/
- Should I purchase the Vernier Variable Load or the Vernier Resistor Board?
- If you are using the book , the experiments are written for use with the Vernier Variable Load. The is a linear potentiometer that allows...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3252/
- What KidWind kit should I buy to use with Renewable Energy With Vernier?
- was written with the use of the for all of the wind energy experiments and projects. However, all wind energy experiments can be also done...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3242/
- The KidWind Mini Turbine does not light the red LED or work with the sound and light board.
- This article specifically refers to the use of the and with the . If you suspect your generator does not work and you are not...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3223/
- How to make a cliphub
- The video above walks you through how to make a cliphub using a KidWind Hub (KW-WTH), wooden dowels, bulldog clips, and a hot glue gun....
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3219/
- Does Vernier Sell anything that would let me charge a phone or laptop from a KidWind Generator?
- Charging a cell phone battery from a KidWind Turbine may be feasible but is not practical due to the low power output levels. In checking...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3210/
- How do I test a KidWind generator?
- This document is in reference to the This generator is included in: This is the same generator that is part of:...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3183/
- How can I write my own programs for LabPro?
- The most important information that you can get about how to write programs for LabPro is the LabPro Technical Reference Manual, which is a free...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/725/
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