Paxton Patterson Fall 2021 Catalog

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TOOL SALES and CUSTOMER SERVICE 1.800.323.8484 KidWind Blade Design Consumables

KidWind Mini Turbine Kit •  The MINI Wind Turbine with blade design allows students to perform basic blade experiments on a desk using a small house fan, requires only 6” diameter space on desk top or floor •  Easy-to-build turbine that will light an L.E.D. bulb and play a tune •  The highly efficient blades will produce plenty of power in a slight breeze •  Activities include: generating electricity, lighting L.E.D.s, play a song, measuring the effects of wind speed and measuring turbine shading •  Shipped unassembled with all necessary pieces to build a basic wind turbine SPECIFICATIONS

• Bulk balsa, chipboard sheets, and dowels for blade making in the classroom • Pack includes 75 balsa sheets, 150 chipboard sheets, and 250 dowels

Stock No 72-0717 Mfr No KW-BDC

$WEB

Wind Power 2.0

Assembled height: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12” Maximum blade diameter: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8” Expected power output: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 to 1 watts Stock No 72-0821 Mfr No KW-MWT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $WEB

KidWind Basic Wind Experiment Kit •  Explore wind energy

•  The wind spins the turbine, which turns the electric generator, which in turn charges your AA batteries ( not included ) •  You can then use those wind-charged batteries to power the model vehicles you build •  Kit includes enough parts to build a glider, sail car, jet car, tractor, racecar and tricycle •  Includes two styles of wind turbine blades and a gearbox with three different gear ratios for experimenting •  Turbine blades are adjustable to make the best use of the wind, to make the L.E.D. indicator light burn brightly for the quickest battery recharging •  Includes 40 page color instruction book and 133 building pieces • Recommended for grades 5 and up Stock No 72-0243 Mfr No 555002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $WEB

•  This popular kit allows students to test a variety of blade designs, generate electricity (0.5 –3 V range), and lift weights •  Experiments include: testing electricity

production and weight lifting, exploring torque and energy

transfers, measuring electrical and mechanical power, experiments with wind turbine and blade design •  The Basic Wind Experiment Kit includes all the materials you need to get started understanding wind power •  Shipped unassembled with all necessary pieces to build a basic wind turbine SPECIFICATIONS Assembled height: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24” Maximum blade diameter: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24” Maximum number of blades: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Expected power output: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 to 1 watts Stock No 72-0819 Mfr No KW-BWX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $WEB

Makey Makey™ Classic Kit •  Works just like a USB keyboard

or mouse, sending signals to your computer by opening and closing circuits, just like any other button

•  The circuit is closed through the conductive objects you connect with alligator clips like your hand, a banana, or some tinfoil •  Advance to additional inputs and multi-key remapping up to 18 keys •  No programing knowledge needed or software to install and setup takes just seconds •  Works on any device that supports a USB keyboard or mouse on Windows, Mac or Chromebook •  Includes Makey Makey board, USB cable, seven alligator clips, six connector wires, instructions with visual project start guide, online documentation and 20 color stickers •  Recommended for grades 3 and up Stock No 72-3714 Mfr No MMCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $WEB

KidWind Advanced Wind Experiment Kit • Perform all of the same investigations as the Basic Wind Experiment Kit with the ability to generate more power at higher voltages from 0.5 V to 20 V • Discover advanced concepts of wind turbine technology, including gearboxes,

mechanical power, effect of load on output, blade variables and power output, power curves and power and energy

• Students can use the blades they design to generate electricity, lift weights, and pump water • Activities include: design and comparing turbine blades, generate electricity, measure power output, lift weights, light L.E.D.’s, charge capacitors, compare airfoils and flat blades and pump water • This kit is recommended for grades 7–12 and college SPECIFICATIONS Assembled height: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24” Maximum blade diameter: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36” Maximum number of blades: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Expected power output: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 to 2 watts Stock No 72-0715 Mfr No KW-AWX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $WEB

4-in-1 Action Kit Lab •  Four solderless projects to assemble and explore

•  Discover how an electric bell is constructed and how it is made to ring •  Build your own operating motor •  Find out how a generator makes electricity •  Meter measures the amount of electricity in your experiments

•  Includes easy-to-read illustrated lab-style manual • Requires six AA batteries ( not included) •  Recommended for grades 5 to 8 Stock No 22-0176 Mfr No MX-902 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $WEB