Thames and Kosmos Wind Power (V 5.0)

Thames & Kosmos Wind Power (V 5.0) Build a working wind turbine with an electric generator and adjustable, aerodynamically curved blades that mirror modern turbine design Feel the physics: use the integrated hand crank to experience energy generation and compare it to wind-driven output Run blade-angle optimization experiments to maximize RPM, torque, and power output—then light an LED with your turbine Charge fast: store energy in a high-capacity electric capacitor and power the revamped model car—about two minutes to charge, no batteries required Updated V 5.0 engineering: new blade hub and gear ratio improve performance with both outdoor wind and indoor fan setups Explore real-world applications: how wind energy powers homes, grids, and electric vehicles, plus the history and types of windmills/turbines Durable, reconfigurable parts and a full-color manual make this a classroom-ready, at-home-friendly STEM kit Specifications Ages: 8+ Experiments: 5 Piece Count: 84 Manual Pages: 32 (full color) Product Dimensions: 14.6 × 11.5 × 3.1 in Product Weight: 1.4 lb Manual Dimensions: 5.5 × 8.3 in Batteries Required: N/A (capacitor-powered car) Country of Origin: Taiwan Year Released: 2025 What’s in the Box? Components to build a wind turbine (generator, new blade hub, adjustable blades, tower/base) Hand crank module for comparative energy-generation tests Parts for a capacitor-powered model car (revamped design) LED load module and connectors Gears, axles, and hardware for multiple experiments 32-page full-color manual Software and Docs Download Hi-Res images (ZIP) Download Manual (PDF)