Hand Crank AC/DC Generator Model Physics Experiment Apparatus Educational Science Gift
Hero Section: Feel the Power of Physics in Your Hands
Electricity is usually invisible, but with this Hand Crank Generator, you can feel it, control it, and understand it. This isn't just a teaching tool; it’s a bridge to the 19th-century discoveries of Faraday and Tesla. Beautifully mounted on a polished wooden base with robust metal components, this apparatus allows you to generate both Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC) simply by turning the handle. It is the perfect desktop companion for the curious mind, transforming abstract equations into tangible mechanical energy.
Why Choose This Hand Generator?
- Dual-Mode Generation (AC & DC): Why settle for one when you can master both? This ingenious device features a movable brush system. Slide the brushes to the Collecting Rings to demonstrate an Alternator (AC), or move them to the Commutator to demonstrate a DC Generator. It provides a complete picture of electromagnetic induction in one machine.
- Heirloom Quality Craftsmanship: Forget flimsy plastic lab kits. This unit features a solid, non-deforming wooden base and high-quality metal gearing. The rotation is smooth, uniform, and quiet, offering a premium tactile experience that feels like a piece of history.
- Visual & Tactile Learning: Connect a galvanometer or a small bulb (not included) and watch the needle dance or the light flicker. You will physically feel the magnetic resistance increase as you generate a load—a powerful lesson in the conservation of energy that textbooks simply cannot convey.
- Sophisticated Decor: With its exposed copper windings, brass terminals, and varnished wood, this generator doubles as a stunning industrial-style ornament for an office, study, or classroom. It signals a love for science and engineering.
Technical Highlights: How It Works
- AC Mode (Alternator): By positioning the brushes on the continuous slip rings, the output current changes direction with the rotor's position, creating a sine wave output perfect for demonstrating Alternating Current.
- DC Mode (Direct Current): By shifting the brushes to the segmented commutator, the device mechanically rectifies the current, ensuring it flows in only one direction, mimicking the power sources used in batteries and electronics.
- Precision Mechanics: The rotor is balanced for flexibility and low noise, ensuring that the mechanical energy you put in is efficiently converted to electrical energy without binding or wobbling.
Specifications
- Material: Metal Mechanism + Solid Wooden Base
- Output Modes: AC (Alternating Current) / DC (Direct Current) Switchable
- Operation: Hand Crank / Manual Drive
- Product Weight: 2150g (Heavyweight stability)
- Package Dimensions: 31 x 19 x 15 cm
- Package Weight: 2200g
- Application: Physics Demonstration, STEM Education, Desktop Collection
Usage Scenario: The Weekend Science Lab
It’s a rainy Sunday afternoon. You clear the coffee table and set down the heavy wooden base. You call your kids over—not for a video game, but for a challenge. "Let's see if we can make electricity." You connect a small LED. Your son grabs the handle and starts cranking. The light flickers on! Then, you show him the difference between AC and DC by moving the brushes. It’s a moment of pure discovery, sparking questions about how the world works, all powered by your own hands.
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