DFRobot BOSON Smart Science Pack - Earthquake

This BOSON set builds a shake table that simulates the ground motion during an earthquake. A BOSON gear motor drives the table, and the rotation sensor adjusts the speed and thus the frequency of the vibration. Buildings made of cardboard, straws and pipe cleaners are tested on it: which shape, height and mass distribution is the most stable? A micro:bit placed on the building measures the acceleration in the X direction; with Mind+ the data can be displayed and compared as a curve on the computer. The modules are plugged together, nothing is soldered.

Not included: BBC micro:bit, 3 AAA batteries and the craft materials according to the DFRobot instructions: 1 box and 1 cardboard, 16 straws, 18 pipe cleaners, 7 bottle caps (6 normal, 1 slightly bigger), 4 rubber bands and 1 push pin.

Recommended Accessories:

• BBC micro:bit V2

Features:

• BOSON plug-in system, no soldering
• Reusable modules
• Vibration frequency adjustable with the rotation sensor
• Acceleration measurement with micro:bit and evaluation in Mind+
• Combines science, technology and mathematics (STEAM)

Application Examples:

• STEAM education
• Model of earthquake effects
• Simulation of ground motion
• Comparison of earthquake-resistant structures

Documentation:

• Instructions build and test earthquake models (DFRobot Learn)

Technical Data:

• Manufacturer: DFRobot
• Manufacturer SKU: TOY0084-lite-EC
• Operating voltage: 4.5 V to 5.5 V
• Power supply: 3 AAA batteries in the battery holder
• Dimensions according to DFRobot: 60 × 220 × 300 mm
• Weight according to DFRobot: 300 g

Scope of Delivery:

• 1× BOSON mainboard 1 IO (Mainboard-1IO)
• 1× BOSON motor controller module
• 1× BOSON rotation sensor
• 1× BOSON micro metal gear motor
• 1× Battery holder 3× AAA
• 2× Cable 10 cm
• 1× Package box