How can you generate electricity in an environmentally friendly way? How does a fuel cell work, and how can it be used to generate hydrogen? Renewable energies are the most important energy sources of the future. The generation, storage and use of electricity from the natural energy sources of water, wind and sun are clearly explained using nine models and 28 experiments.
- Main topics extraction, storage and use of electric power / energy sources such as water, wind, sun and hydrogen
- Includes downloadable teaching and activity material (free download)
- Components include a solar motor (2VDC), 2 solar modules (1VDC, 400mA), a goldcap energy storage device, an LED, a fuel cell, a voltage converter, and a multimeter
How is environmentally friendly power generated? How does a fuel cell work, and how can you use it to produce hydrogen? Renewable energy sources will become the most important sources of energy in the future. Nine models and 28 experiments are used to demonstrate the production, storage and use of electricity from natural sources like water, wind and solar power. Powerful solar models can be attached in different ways for versatile use in the models. The included Gold Cap serves as an energy storage system, which can also output stored energy. The fuel cell clearly demonstrates how water is split into the two components hydrogen and oxygen. This teaches children about future energy sources and helps them learn important skills. A full set of lesson plans helps teachers use the STEM Renewable Energies set in the classroom.
Students will be able to build 9 functional models, to learn all about how energy from wind, water, sun, and fuel cell technology is generated, stored, and used. Models include a hand generator, wind turbine, wind power plant, vertical wind turbine, water turbine, electric vehicle with solar panels/and with gold cap/with fuel cell.
Components in this set include a solar motor (2VDC),2 solar modules (1VDC, 400mA),a goldcap energy storage device, an LED, a fuel cell, a voltage converter, and a multimeter.
Also includes access to downloadable tutorial materials with 28 different experiments.
Materials come packed in sturdy plastic Gratnells storage box with transparent lid.
Total 268 components.
Middle School/High School level.
A robot fit for the circus! With this kit, you can build a robot that walks, step by step, along a tightrope. How? Thanks to the robot’s main component, a gyroscope, it can maintain its balance and perform this fun trick without falling over! Through eight experiments, you can explore the astonishing powers of the motorized gyroscope and understand the physics behind its amazing behaviors. Experiment with getting the robot to walk on different surfaces: a tightrope, on a solid tabletop, on a soft surface, and even on your arm! You can also experiment with the balancing behavior of the motorized gyroscope by itself, testing its ability to balance on its edge, on your finger, on a pole, and dangling from a string.
The kit includes parts to build the robot and experimental setups, including a frame for the tightrope. By constructing the robot and performing the experiments with the motorized gyroscope unit, young engineers can learn about the science of gyroscopic devices and the indispensable role they play in our lives.
A full-color, 24-page, illustrated experiment manual provides step-by-step assembly instructions and scientific explanations.
Ages: 6+
Experiments: 8
Piece Count: 43
Manual Pages: 24
• Build your own motorized vehicles and machines with a wireless remote control unit
• Unique six button infrared remote control
• Three motors can be combined to make complex vehicles and machines
• Assemble up to 10 models
• 48-page illustrated color instruction book included
• Kit comes with everything you need
• Ages 8 and up
The unique six button infrared remote allows you to control three different motors simultaneously, moving each of them forward or in reverse, with easy-to-activate touch sensors. The three motors can be combined to make complex vehicles and machines in numerous configurations limited only by your imagination. Assemble ten models demonstrating different ways in which the motors can be used including a bulldozer, car, three-wheeler, crane, antique car, plow, folding car, formula one racer, three-blade dozer, and robotic arm. After you have built the models in the instructions, you can design your own remote control creations! The kit comes with three motors, remote control unit, battery holder, and building blocks. Collaborate with your fellow junior engineers to build fantastic and functional remote-control creations! The 48-page color instruction book gives illustrated step-by-step instructions for the models to help children learn through play and develop their mechanical understanding, creative thinking skills, and hand-eye coordination.
The control unit for fischertechnik robotic models. Special features of this compact and powerful controller include a color touch screen with swipe gesture recognition. voice recognition, Bluetooth and WiFi capability, a built-in speaker, SD card slot, USB Host, and much more.
WiFi capability, a built-in speaker, SD card slot, USB Host, and much more.
The TXT 4.0 Controller offers plenty of new features with its 512 MB RAM and 4 GB eMMC memory, the three servo outputs, and a capacitive touch display that supports swipe gestures. The improved WLAN and Bluetooth module offers the right wireless interface for numerous applications. Another interface is the USB host port, to which, for example, the fischertechnik USB camera or USB sticks can be connected. Up to 8 additional controllers can be connected to one controller as extensions. The flat housing allows the controller to be perfectly integrated into the models. To always be up to date, firmware updates are automatically downloaded via the cloud, preserving custom programs. With the software ROBO Pro Coding, programming can be created both graphically and with Python!
ROBO Pro Coding is operating system independent and can also be used with mobile devices (Android/iOS). With an additional app (Android/iOS), the TXT 4.0 controller can also be controlled via voice recognition. Further features of the controller are:
- Processor: Arm® dual Cortex® -A7 650 MHz + Cortex®-M4
- Memory capacity: 512MB DDR3 RAM, 4 GB eMMC
- Memory expansion: Micro SD card slot
- Color touch display: 2.4", 320 x 240 pixels, capacitive, allows swipe gestures
- Flat design - dimensions: 90 x 90 x 17.5mm
- 8 universal inputs: digital/analog 0-9VDC, analog 0-5kΩ
- 4 fast counting inputs: digital, frequency up to 1 kHz
- 3 servo outputs 5V (max. 2A), short-circuit proof
- 4 motor outputs 9V/250 mA (max.1A): speed infinitely variable, short-circuit proof, alternatively 8 single outputs e.g. for LEDs
- Combined Bluetooth/WLAN radio module: Bluetooth 5.0 (BR, LE & EDR), WLAN dual band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ USB 2.0 client: Mini USB socket for connection to PC
- USB host interface: USB-A socket e.g. for fischertechnik USB camera or USB sticks
- Camera interface: via USB host, Linux camera driver integrated in operating system
- Integrated loudspeaker for playing sounds
- 2x pin header 6-pin: for extension of inputs and outputs as well as I²C interface
- Linux based open source operating system, firmware update via cloud, USB stick, micro SD card
- Programming with ROBO Pro Coding (graphical and Python), C/C++ compiler (not included) - further programming possibilities via REST interface
- Control also possible via voice recognition app (Android / iOS)
- Available output voltages: 9V, 5V and 3.3V
- Power supply: 9VDC socket 3.45 mm or fischertechnik sockets 2.5mm
- Required accessory: Accu Set or Power Set