"Vernier Accessories"

Explore wind energy affordably and easily.

The KidWind Motor Mount Pack holds the motor (generator) in place when affixed to the wind turbine nacelle. The Motor Mount Pack can be used to replace lost parts from a nacelle. It can also be used to mount a nacelle to the tower for a vertical axis wind turbine configuration.

Easily and precisely measure the total dissolved salt content in ocean or brackish water.

This air-core inductor is made from 20 gauge copper wire.

This kit includes a small electric motor with pulley, rubber band belt, motor clip, and mounting screw. The motor can be attached to the Rotary Motion Sensor, and be used as an analog tachometer, or generator. You can also perform experiments that investigate motor efficiency in different conditions.

Demonstrate Newton's laws of motion.

Accurately determine the melting temperature of a solid.

This low friction cart is designed to study motion and collisions on the Vernier Combination 1.2 m Track/Optics Bench. The Plunger Cart has a spring-loaded plunger and super-elastic trigger button that allows for new types of collisions.

This kit enables a number of advanced experiments, especially with GENPack generator module. Try different gear ratios, blade designs, generators, and more, in a creative, hands-on inquiry into wind energy science. This nacelle also converts for conducting weightlifting experiments, making it a great option for studying mechanical and electrical energy.

This adapter allows an EasyTemp or EasyLink to be connected to a computer for data collection using Logger Pro or Logger Lite software. The adapter has a USB Mini-A receptacle that connects to the EasyTemp or EasyLink and a standard-A plug that connects to the computer. It can also be used with the USB cable that comes with the CBR 2.

This is the 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-wrapped, reinforced soldering. Typical output in non-geared wind devices is 0.5–2.5 V at 0.1–0.3 A.

Our Electrode Support is a great complement to the Vernier Stir Station, as well as a perfect holder for many sensors. It is built to connect to all standard ring-stand posts; its large-handled locking nut keeps your sensors firmly in place.

The GENPack allows students to construct their own electrical generator and perform experiments with electricity and magnetism. Changing variables in the generator design will impact current and voltage output. The GENPack is perfect for physics and electrical students exploring Faraday’s law, induction, AC/DC electricity production, and energy transformations. We recommend this kit for advanced middle school students and older.

Experiment with gear ratios on your wind turbine or other small projects. Adding gears to your turbine can greatly increase the generator RPM, giving you higher power output. The small 8-tooth gear fits on 2 mm driveshafts that are found on many DC generators. The gears have a keying feature that allows them to be changed quickly and easily using the included hex locks. The hex lock secures to our 9/64 inch hex-driveshaft. Hex-driveshaft not included.

Explore solar energy with this innovative science kit designed to help students investigate energy transformations. A hinged box helps students discover how the angle of photovoltaic panels relative to the sun affects power output. Compare your experimental findings to online sun-angle calculators.

The hub will press fit onto the shaft of many small DC generators; just attach your own blades and begin experimenting with wind power! The hub is designed to allow you to change blade angles and/or interchange blade sets quickly and easily. An improved stainless-steel insert can take a beating in your classroom year after year without failing!