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KidWind Wind Turbine Hub 10 Pieces

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KidWind Wind Turbine Hub

This 12-hole crimping hub, made from recycled plastic, allows you to turn any DC generator into a wind turbine. 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!

Diameter	2.25 in.
Max number of dowels	12
Size of shaft hub press fits onto	2 mm

You Can:

Convert DC motor into a wind turbine by fitting this onto a 2 mm driveshaft
Experiment with up to 12 blades
Quickly change blade designs and/or pitch angle

Concepts

Understanding clean energy
Exploring energy transformations
Exploring the relationship between energy and forces
Developing and using physical models
Understanding differences between energy and power
Analyzing data
Designing controlled experiments
Optimizing designs
Exploring forces and motion
Understanding angles
Exploring concepts of lift, drag, and torque

Frequently Asked Questions

How many blades can I use?
The hub has 12 holes, so you can experiment with any number of blades up to 12 (2, 3, 4, 6, or 12 work well!)
Will the hub work on all of the KidWind turbines?
Yes.
Can I use this hub in a KidWind Challenge competition?
Yes! The KidWind hub is legal for use in the KidWind Challenge.
What size driveshaft does the hub fit on?
This hub will friction-fit on a 2 mm driveshaft.
Will this hub work with the wind turbine generator?
Yes.
Will this hub work with the high torque generator?
Yes.
Will the screw threads strip or get stuck over time?
No. The new stainless-steel insert on the hubs prevents stripping and binding experienced with previous generation hubs. With proper use, the hubs should last a long time.