An exciting add-on set for use with the LEGO simple and powered machines set, 9686, order code 70-6053.
It allows students to learn all about renewable energy sources and is compatible with both the Machines and Mechanisms portfolio and LEGO MINDSTORMS Education. The set features a solar panel, turbine blades, a motor/generator, LED lights, an extension wire and the unique LEGO Energy Meter. The set includes full-colour building instructions for six real-life LEGO models. Connected with
the MINDSTORMS NXT brick, the Energy Meter works as a sensor, making it ideal to use with the MINDSTORMS Data Logging software.
- Gives students a highly relevant insight into different Renewable Energy sources, e.g. solar, wind, hydro and hand generated power
- The product is compatible with both Simple and Powered Machines and MINDSTORMS
- Includes building instructions for 6 different models to build with the Simple and Powered machines set
- Free activities and building instructions to build with MINDSTORMS on www.MINDSTORMSeducation.com Includes Energy Meter that allows students to store and use the generated energy
- The Energy Meter also gives you the opportunity to datalog in the MINDSTORMS datalogging software
Key Learning Points:
- Building and exploring renewable energy through real-life LEGO models
- Exploring energy supply, transfer, accumulation, conversion and consumption
- Engaging students in engineering and design
- Piece count 12
- Recommended for ages 8+
Building instructions for machines and mechanisms, and activities for MINDSTORMS can be downloaded free of charge from LEGOeducation.com.
| Type |
Lego |
| Age Range |
8+ |
| Material |
Plastic |
| Number of Pieces |
12 |
