KidWind SimpleGen AC Generator

The simpleGEN is an easy-to-build AC generator that allows students to explore the basics of electrical generator design. With the simpleGEN you can demonstrate Faraday’s law, light LEDs, and perform experiments that explore how coils, magnets and rotation affect electrical generation. With some quick modifications, you will also be able to convert your generator to a simple motor and explore additional variables.

Take your experiments to the next level by converting your simpleGEN to a wind turbine with the simpleGEN Wind Upgrade Pack. Make and test wind turbine blades with your generator.

You Can:

• Build your own generator
• Generate electricity
• AC power output
• Light LEDs
• Compare different designs (coils, magnets, spinning)
• Measure voltage output

Concepts

• Understanding clean energy
• Exploring energy transformations
• Understanding relationship between energy and forces
• Developing and using physical models
• Collecting data with advanced tools
• Analyzing and interpreting data
• Using mathematics to explain and understand data
• Designing controlled experiments
• Optimizing designs