PicoTurbine Windmill Kit
Product Description
PicoTurbine Windmill Kit Description
PicoTurbine is a fully functioning wind turbine. Standing 8 inches tall, it produces between 1.7 and 2.5 volts, enough to light up a bicolor LED (included) that flashes red and green to show the alternating current produced. The kit can be easily built in under one hour, less time if used as a group project. Children as young as 10 years old can build the project with some adult supervision. This kit has been used by thousands of students, home schoolers, and even adult hobbiests to learn about wind power. Its been used by major universities such as MIT and Caltech, as well as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) for summer youth programs. Its perfect for science fairs, science reports, or just plain fun!
PicoTurbine is the only kit of its kind to demonstrate the power of wind as a renewable energy resource. The instructor guide contains classroom ideas and experiments, as well as technical notes for older children or adult experimenters.
PicoTurbine is a fully functioning wind turbine. Standing 8 inches tall, it produces between 1.7 and 2.5 volts, enough to light up a bicolor LED (included) that flashes red and green to show the alternating current produced. The kit can be easily built in under one hour, less time if used as a group project. Children as young as 10 years old can build the project with some adult supervision. This kit has been used by thousands of students, home schoolers, and even adult hobbiests to learn about wind power. Its been used by major universities such as MIT and Caltech, as well as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) for summer youth programs. Its perfect for science fairs, science reports, or just plain fun!
PicoTurbine is the only kit of its kind to demonstrate the power of wind as a renewable energy resource. The instructor guide contains classroom ideas and experiments, as well as technical notes for older children or adult experimenters.
