Chipboard is a lightweight, yet stiff, paper based material that is great to use for making blades for wind turbines. We have tested many different methods to cut the chipboard into different lengths and shapes. These are the items we have found wor...
The KidWind LED Board was designed for use with the KidWind 2V/400mA Solar Panel (KW-SP2V) and/or the KidWind Wind Turbine Generator with Wires (KW-GEN3), found in all of our wind turbine kits. However, it can also be used with other low-voltage pow...
The first LED on the board is the "reverse polarity" warning. If this light is coming on, you will need to switch the red and black wires.
On the KidWind Power Output Board (KW-POBD), there is a "Visual Voltmeter" series of LEDs that progress fr...
There are two Do It Yourself generator options for KidWind wind turbines. They are suited for different activities. Both are designed for educational purposes and to designed to explore generator variables and some of the characteristics of AC elec...
This TIL refers to the KidWind 2V/400mA Solar Panel (KW-SP2V).
For panels shipped before April of 2019:
According to the attached specification sheet, the Solar cell type is: Polycrystalline PETThis is a laminate of plastics and polycrystallin...
We offer several options. We have created the following lists to help you decide which kit is appropriate to best fit your needs. These lists are based on grade level, the activity you want to do, and what Vernier book you want to use.
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KidWind Basic Wind Experiment Kit (KW-BWX)
KidWind Basic Wind Experiment Kit (KW-BWXC)
Specifications and User Guide
KidWind Advanced Wind Experiment Kit (KW-AWX)
KidWind Advanced Wind Experiment Kit (KW-AWXC)
Specifications and User Guide
KidWind ...
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 more suited to pumping water than the larger (1¼ inch diameter)generator is. The hig...
This article refers to the following two sensors:
Vernier Energy Sensor (VES-BTA)
Go Direct® Energy Sensor (GDX-NRG)
The short answer is, if you don't measure using a complete circuit that includes a load, your power (and therefore energy pr...
In working with the KidWind organization, we developed kits that are as inexpensive as possible. The kits contain the most popular configurations of the parts needed to teach the concepts of renewable energy. In many cases, we do sell parts individua...