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The FERRIS WHEEL project allows the student to design and construct their own working version of the popular fairground ride.
The project leaves plenty of opportunities for the student to use their imagination and display their design and construction skills.
It is powered by a low speed motor gearbox powered by a 3 volt battery pack.
It can be operated momentarily by a pushbutton switch.
It also allows the student extra scope to add additional buildings (ticket box, etc) and lighting and sound to the project using additional circuitry.
Soldering Required: Yes
Hours to Construct: 12 - 16
Components included: Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic
Level: Intermediate
Click here to see our teaching unit Overview for important information relating to the kit including additional requirements.
Prototype illustrated is one of several possible outcomes.
Price per kit:
$12.25 (1 - 19)
$11.95 (20+)
PLEASE NOTE: These v3 versions of the Ferris Wheel kits with unassembled gearboxes are replacing the v2 models containing an assembled gearbox.
IMPORTANT:
TECHNOLOGY KIT CONTENTS. Our kits contain all the electrical, electronic and mechanical components needed to build the device (only). The teacher supplies readily available material for wiring, making body parts, etc. – NO BODY PARTS OR WIRES ARE INCLUDED in the kits. Each order includes comprehensive instructions / Teaching Unit.
