--- product_id: 48806079 title: "403378 Build Your Own Wind Turbine" brand: "4m" price: "R1286" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "4 M" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/48806079-403378-build-your-own-wind-turbine store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # LED lights up with wind energy Complete STEM kit with all parts Hands-on wind power assembly 403378 Build Your Own Wind Turbine **Brand:** 4m **Price:** R1286 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌱 Light Up Your Curiosity with Every Breeze! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 403378 Build Your Own Wind Turbine by 4m - **How much does it cost?** R1286 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/48806079-403378-build-your-own-wind-turbine) ## Best For - 4m enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted 4m brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **All-in-One STEM Kit:** Includes nacelle, generator with LED, rotor blades, and detailed instructions for seamless assembly. - • **Boost Critical Thinking:** Develop problem-solving, observation, and engineering skills through interactive hands-on learning. - • **Harness Real Wind Power:** Build a fully functional turbine that converts wind into light—experience renewable energy firsthand. - • **Screen-Free Science Fun:** Engage kids with spinning blades and glowing LEDs, perfect for active, educational playtime. - • **Perfect Gift for Future Innovators:** Ideal for kids 5+, this kit sparks curiosity in sustainable energy and engineering concepts. ## Overview The 4M 403378 Build Your Own Wind Turbine is a compact, educational science kit designed for kids aged 5 and up. It includes all necessary components to assemble a working wind turbine that powers an LED light, providing a hands-on introduction to renewable energy, engineering, and electricity. This kit encourages STEM learning, critical thinking, and screen-free engagement, making it an ideal gift for young learners interested in science and sustainability. ## Description Product Description Watch this working wind turbine capture the wind’s energy and turn it into light. This kit will teach you how this vital renewable-energy technology works. Directions Instructions for assembling and operating the wind turbine Safety Warning Warning. Not suitable for children under three years. Small Parts. Choking Hazard. Box Contains 1 x Nacelle Body; 1 x Nacelle Cover; 1 x Generator & LED Assembly; 1 x Gear Wheel on Axle; 2 x Metal Sleeves; 2 x Bearing Halves; 1 x Rotor Hub; 3 x Rotor Blade; 1 x Tail Boom; 1 x Tail Fin; 1 x Tower; 2 x Tower Base Halves; Screws; 1 x Instructions. Also required, but not included: a small screwdriver and a clean 2-litre soda bottle Review: Great educational tool for environmental management exam - We used this to teach a child how to build a turbine. In Environmental management gcse she struggle with the books on this subject but being able to make one from scratch and see it function in real life worked a treat. The penny dropped and luckily she was asked the questions on the exam about turbines and smashed it. Great value for money, easy to build, and fun to watch it work. Pretty quiet and functions as it should. Review: A fun challenge - I got this as a gift for a friend's child, who is 8. They told me they found it quite challenging to put this together, but they had some help from their Mum and they managed to work it out. It made for a really good conversation between them about sustainable energy, and it was a fun bonding experience for them. I saw the final result once constructed and it's really cool. It's built well and has good quality to it. It was a really good gift I think, as my friend and her child really enjoyed putting it together and it was a nice educational activity too. Recommended. ## Features - Warning:To be used under the direct supervision of an adult - Warning:Toy inside. Adult supervision recommended - BUILD A WIND POWERED TURBINE: Hands-on kit lets kids assemble a working wind turbine & see how moving air can power an LED light, making renewable energy fun, practical & easy to understand - COMPLETE WIND TURBINE SCIENCE KIT: Includes nacelle body, generator with LED, rotor blades & instructions; all-in-one set gives young learners everything needed for hands-on wind power experiments - BUILDS SCIENCE SKILLS & CURIOSITY: Building & testing the model helps children develop problem-solving, observation & logical thinking while exploring wind energy, electricity & basic engineering concepts - ENCOURAGES ACTIVE SCIENCE DISCOVERY: Spinning blades & light-up results keep boys & girls engaged in screen-free fun while supporting experimentation, repeat play & early interest in science - EDUCATIONAL GIFT FOR KIDS AGE 5+: Thoughtful birthday or Christmas gift for young learners who enjoy science kits, engineering toys & hands-on activities; ideal for home learning, classrooms or rainy days ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01MUF38B7 | | Age Range Description | Kid | | Age range (description) | Kid | | Battery Description | Lithium | | Best Sellers Rank | 17,623 in Business, Industry & Science ( See Top 100 in Business, Industry & Science ) 1 in Wind Turbines | | Brand | 4M | | Brand Name | 4M | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 430 Reviews | | Educational Objective | Concentration, Creative Skills, Dexterity Skill, Hand-Eye Coordination, Imagination Development, Motor Skills | | Global Trade Identification Number | 04893156033789 | | Included Components | science kit | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions | 20.6 x 27.6 x 6.1 centimetres | | Item Type Name | 4M Build Your Own Wind Turbine, Science and Activity Kit for Boys and Girls Ages 8+ | | Item Weight | 0.18 Kilograms | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 20.6 x 27.6 x 6.1 centimetres | | Item weight | 0.18 Kilograms | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | 4M | | Manufacturer Part Number | 00-03378 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | 12 months | | Material Type | Plastic | | Maximum Age Recommendation | 144.0 | | Minimum Age Recommendation | 60 | | Model Number | 4M-03378/RI | | Set Name | 4M Build Your Own Wind Turbine | | Size | 3.3 inches x 5.5 inches x 8.25 inches | | Sub Brand | 4m | | Theme | Science | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Age range (description):** Kid - **Brand:** 4M - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 14 x 8.4 x 21 centimetres - **Size:** 3.3 inches x 5.5 inches x 8.25 inches - **Theme:** Science ## Images ![403378 Build Your Own Wind Turbine - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71NDspJKGGL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What is the power output?** A: Enough to power the in built led bulb ...but only with a constant 10mph wind... after a couple of months in sun and a decent gust of wind the plastic composition deteriorates ...bent the blades , hitting main structure and disintegrated..... motor is normal dc motor.. played with it and it burnt out after putting 12v through it.. no idea what i could have got out of it as a generator **Q: Whats output voltage** A: 12v **Q: Can this kit be built, taken apart and re-built?** A: No this item can only be built once **Q: What wattage does this unit produce? Could the bulb be replaced with a usb port to charge a power bank?** A: Don’t think so, model shop owner tells me just an led. Went up this road myself. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great educational tool for environmental management exam *by L***. on 26 July 2025* We used this to teach a child how to build a turbine. In Environmental management gcse she struggle with the books on this subject but being able to make one from scratch and see it function in real life worked a treat. The penny dropped and luckily she was asked the questions on the exam about turbines and smashed it. Great value for money, easy to build, and fun to watch it work. Pretty quiet and functions as it should. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fun challenge *by W***R on 29 November 2023* I got this as a gift for a friend's child, who is 8. They told me they found it quite challenging to put this together, but they had some help from their Mum and they managed to work it out. It made for a really good conversation between them about sustainable energy, and it was a fun bonding experience for them. I saw the final result once constructed and it's really cool. It's built well and has good quality to it. It was a really good gift I think, as my friend and her child really enjoyed putting it together and it was a nice educational activity too. Recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The child had fun building *by U***( on 14 July 2025* Best toy of my child, very pleased ## Frequently Bought Together - 4M 403378 Build Your Own Wind Turbine - 4M 403425 Green Hybrid Solar Power Water Pump Science Kit --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/48806079-403378-build-your-own-wind-turbine](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/48806079-403378-build-your-own-wind-turbine) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-07-17*