Midwest Tech 2016 Product Catalog

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GREEN COLLAR ZONE MODULES Questech Green Collar Zone hands-on alternative energy trainers prepare students and adults for careers in the growing green economy. Solar Panel Installer, Wind Energy Technician and Weatherization Technician are real jobs in the sustainable energy arena; Questech’s trainers make the technology easy to teach in the classroom. STEM based curriculum integrates academic concepts into a safe work experi- ence, using professional tools of each trade.

Syncro™ Mini Quadcopter Estes • Flies easily in any open indoor area • Recharges w/USB cord •Gyro provides smooth & stable flight • Small LED lights add to the fun when flying in the dark • 2.4 GHz controller links only to your aircraft, allowing multiple aircraft to fly together • Flies in all directions on command Includes USB charger cord, controller & 4 spare rotor blades. Requires 2 AAA batteries, sold separately. Stk. Mfr. Size Price 402714 4609 1.75" dia. $45.00

Solar Energy Questech Students install solar panels on a roof system using industry-grade materials. They'll work with a solar panel mounting sys- tem, solar panel roof anchors, electrical wire, storage batteries, power inverter and solar charge controller, then tie all elements to a res- idential electrical service panel.

CareerTech Ed / STEM ROCKETS

ROCKETS

Includes Sine wave inverter, 50W solar panel, solar charge controller, 6V sealed batteries, cables, solar-mount flat-top standoff, solar-mount rail, brackets, wire stripper, wire cutter, Phillips & slotted screwdrivers, digital multimeter, voltage detector, ratchet, sockets, deep sockets, drill driver, tape measure, tool belt & chalk line. Stk. Mfr. Price 684100 GCZ001 $16,900.00

Meteor Rocket Kit Scientific Explorer The baking soda and vinegar formula starts a chemical reaction inside the patented fueling module, creating enormous power that launches the rocket up to 100'. Experiment by varying the pro- portions of baking soda and vinegar or try balsamic vinegar to see if it gives an extra “kick” to the fuel and

Wind Energy Questech Students design, build and install a windmill power turbine generator. Activities include connecting it to a power inverter, and wiring the inverter to an electrical service panel. They'll compare wind power cost to a typical residential utilities cost.

change the fuselage length to test flight characteristics. Includes plastic bottle, 3 balsa wood fin template, precut clear tubing, nose cone, 10" foam tape, 2 red plastic film, silver duralar, fueling module, fin holder & instruction booklet. Vinegar & baking soda not included. Stk. Mfr. Altitude L x Dia. Price 621570 0SA200 100' 20" $20.00

• Demonstrate a gin pole concept for raising a windmill tower • Test the circuits for voltage

Rocket Cars ABS Launch system & supplies, engines, glue, paint & tools sold separately.

Includes Sine wave inverter, wind generator, solar charge controller, bat- teries, cables, level, wire stripper, wire cutter, Phillips screwdriver, slotted screwdriver, digital multimeter, voltage detector, ratchet, sockets, deep sockets, tape measure & tool belt. Stk. Mfr. Price 684101 GCZ002 $16,900.00 Weatherization Questech Students perform Energy Audit test- ing procedures (blower test to check for air leaks & heat loss test to determine insulation quality & efficiency). They'll learn techniques and prob- lem-solving methods for insulating and sealing a structure for improved weather tightness. • Measure, butt, install wall insulation • Insulate & caulk window frame • Insulate & weatherstrip door frame • Install weather stripping • Perform thermal test comparison for heat loss from 1-pane window vs. double-pane low E window (& replace 1-pane w/double-glazed window) Includes safety glasses, Phillips screwdriver, insulation-removing hook tool, staple remover, remote thermometer, non-contact thermometer, tape measure, smoke generator, smoke fluid, gloves, dust mask, hard hat, caulk gun, removable caulk, utility knife, staple gun, staples, duct seal putty, heat- ing unit & blower. Stk. Mfr. Price 684102 GCZ003 $17,900.00

Land Speed Rocket Car "Fly" this car on the ground! It's a land rocket on wheels. Students can work in teams to design, build and race for land speed records. Launch outside in the parking lot. Please allow 300' - 500' for run depending on engine size. Stk. Mfr. Recovery L x Dia. Engine Price 957973 731058 14" chute 31.25" x 1.378" B or C $28.50 Spirit of America Rocket Car The next level of land rocket cars. It's a larger, flashier version of the Land Speed Rocket Car. Launch outside in the parking lot. Please allow 400' - 500' for run depending on engine size. Stk. Mfr. Recovery L x Dia. Engine Price 957974 700277 14" chute 31.25" x 1.378" B or C $32.00

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