My 4 year old is obsessed with wind turbines. Can this just run by itself indoors? Just for him to sit and watch?

Thank you for your question. Wind Power 4 comes with an output mode. This means you can put a charged rechargeable battery (or an alkaline battery) in the turbine and switch it to output mode, which will spin the axle (which the blades connect to). Alternatively, you can charge the rechargeable battery by placing the turbine outside on input mode on a windy day. Then that energy can be used to turn the axle on output mode.

What types of batteries does it charge?

Thank you for your question. Wind Power 4 charges a rechargeable AA battery.

Is the connector usb ?

The wind turbine generator can charge rechargeable batteries, or run off of batteries. There are no USB connections.

Can you make it spin on its own without wind?

Yes, you can spin the blades manually by hand or with a powerful fan. You can also set it to spin using battery power.

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🌿 Catch the breeze, power your curiosity!

CHARGE PLAY - Generate electricity to power a small model car—STEM meets fun
SECURE OUTDOOR SETUP - Includes stakes to firmly anchor your turbine for stable experiments
HARNESS REAL WIND POWER - Build a 3-foot turbine that turns breeze into clean energy
WEATHERPROOF BATTERY BOX - Leave your turbine outside with confidence, rain or shine
DURABLE AERODYNAMIC BLADES - Single-piece design for lasting performance and efficiency

The Thames & Kosmos Wind Power 4.0 is a 3-foot tall, hands-on STEM kit that lets users build a real working wind turbine. Featuring durable single-piece blades and a weatherproof battery box, it generates electricity to charge a battery and power a small model car. Designed for ages 8+, this award-nominated outdoor toy combines education with sustainable energy exploration.

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Product Dimensions	37.08 x 7.87 x 29.21 cm; 860 g
Batteries	1 AAA batteries required.
Manufacturer recommended age	8 years and up
Item model number	627929
Educational Objective(s)	STEM
Number of Game Players	1
Number of Puzzle Pieces	38
Assembly Required	Yes
Scale	1/32
Batteries Required?	Yes
Batteries Included?	No
tech_spec_battery_description_toys	battery_type_aaa
Material Type(s)	Plastic
Remote Control Included?	No
Release date	26 May 2020
ASIN	B085PPFGXY

Thames & KosmosWind Power 4.0

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