Arbor Scientific Product Reviews and Ratings - Sound & Waves - 3D Standing Wave Machine from ArborScientific

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Brand: Arbor Scientific

Located in: Sound & Waves

Turn out the lights for this mesmerizing, interactive show. A plain white string is connected to two motors to create beautiful 3D standing waves.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.2 stars

(based on 10 reviews)

83% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Easy to use(6), Effective demonstration(6), Fun(5), Interactive(3), Promotes learning(5)

Best Uses:

School(6)

Works great, except . . .

By Science Guy

from Monett, MO on 5/26/2010

Pros:

Easy To Use, Fun, Promotes Learning

Cons:

Does Not Work Well

Best Uses:

School

Describe Yourself:

Teacher

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Arbor Scientific 3D Standing Wave Machine:

I do science programs for kids. I will use the standing wave machine then. One problem is that the machine doesn't work unless I hold it in my hands and tilt it downward to the left. When sitting straight up on a table the machine's motor arm does not engage. Thus, no waves are created. I've only been using it a couple of weeks, and have tried to work out the bugs, but so far no luck.

ArborScientific Response: Please contact customer service at 1-800-367-6695.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

3D Standing Wave, beautiful

By JRB

from CANADA on 5/12/2009

Pros:

Easy To Use, Effective Demonstration, Fun, Interactive, Promotes Learning

Best Uses:

Gift, Home, School

Describe Yourself:

Teacher

Comments about Arbor Scientific 3D Standing Wave Machine:

This device is simply beautiful. In the dark it really *shines*
Wavelengths, frequency, amplitude, fun, beauty, interactivity, natural, soft, warm , inviting, teaches physics!, portable, and easy to use.
What more can be said ?

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Standing waves demonstrated very well

By Rabbit

from West Point, VA on 5/19/2008

Describe Yourself:

Educator

Pros:

Easy To Use, Effective Demonstration, Promotes Learning

Best Uses:

School

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Arbor Scientific 3D Standing Wave Machine:

Great for quick, easy, and effective demonstration of wave motion ...

great demo

By les

from PA on 5/5/2008

Pros:

Effective Demonstration, Fun

Comments about Arbor Scientific 3D Standing Wave Machine:

Students loved the wave machine, a great attention getter that I continued to use for the entire wave unit to demonstrate all aspects of waves.

OKay product

By Ally

from West Palm Beach on 12/4/2007

Pros:

Durable

Cons:

Low Quality

Best Uses:

Tansverse waves

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Arbor Scientific 3D Standing Wave Machine:

I use this product for demos on waves
Expected it to be as vivid as the boook

ArborScientific Response: Please visit our video clip for actual product demonstration. Use with the lights off for a more dramatic presentation.

no power cord

By plulai

from St Anthony, MN on 9/17/2007

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Arbor Scientific 3D Standing Wave Machine:

Requires batteries. I had hoped/expected it would come with a power cord. It does not. A power cord with an adapter can be purchased from [...] but it would be nice if the device came with a cord.

ArborScientific Response: Product runs on 4 AA batteries as advertised. Product can run on a 6V 800Ma N adaptor.

Exploring Standing Waves

By Bob

from Novato, CA on 6/15/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Effective Demonstration, Interactive, Promotes Learning

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

Research Application

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Arbor Scientific 3D Standing Wave Machine:

I was looking for a device that would allow a 3D standing wave effect. This unit fill that need. I am interested exploring EMs within the VLF range as I use several of my high end simulators. This unit allows a very low frequency comparison...

Wacky Waves

By Dr Gordon Freeman

from Madison, AL on 5/21/2007

Pros:

Durable, High Quality

Cons:

Takes practice

Best Uses:

Demonstration, Wave review

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Arbor Scientific 3D Standing Wave Machine:

The "wow" factor was in full effct with this device. Students were cheering, hoping for the next standing wave to form. The colors added an extra effect by being able to adjust the frequency of strobing. Students were able to clearly see nodes, antinodes, crests, troughs, etc.

Great attention getter.

By Science Teacher from Parsons, TN on 11/27/2006

Pros:

Easy To Use, Effective Demonstration, Fun

Best Uses:

Home, School, Students, Teachers

Comments about Arbor Scientific 3D Standing Wave Machine:

A fantastic product, my students and I were amazing at all the different colors and waves created by the wave machine. Who would have guessed the wave was a simple string?! As a matter of fact another teacher saw it and ordered one as a Christmas gift.

Very Nice

By 5th grade teacher

from Virginia on 9/9/2006

Pros:

Easy To Use, Effective Demonstration, Fun, Interactive, Promotes Learning

Best Uses:

School, Teachers

Comments about Arbor Scientific 3D Standing Wave Machine:

This is a very eye-catching piece of "science equipment". I use it to discuss the basic parts of a wave, frequency, and a waves relationship to light and sound. Also, it is big enough to be used as a great model/in-class demonstration.Furthermore, it really gets the student's attention. It is cost friendly, and easy to use.

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