KidWind Wind Turbine Generator

This is KidWind's primary generator for wind turbine experiments because it runs smoothly and provides high power output at a relatively low RPM. This is the competition generator used in KidWind Challenge events.

This generator has 4-foot leads which are attached with shrink-wrap reinforced soldering. Typical output in non-geared wind devices is 0.5-2.5 volts at 0.1-0.3 amps.

You Can:

• Use this item as a DC motor or generator. Spin the driveshaft to produce electric current. Higher RPM yields higher power output.

Concepts

• Exploring energy transformations; designing, building, and evaluating devices that convert one form of energy into another.
• Undertanding renewable energy
• Exploring circuits, electricity, and magnetism
• Relationship between Energy and Forces
• Exploring forces and motion
• Developing and using physical models
• Understanding differences between energy & power
• Designing controlled experiments
• Optimizing designs
• Analyzing data