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BOSON Smart Science Kit - Earthquake Challenge

SKU: TOY0084-LITE-EC Brand: DFRobot

Build earthquake proof experimental structures with this BOSON Smart Science Kit to explore the best solution to earthquake resistant buildings...

$55.27 AUD, inc GST

$50.25 AUD, exc GST

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Introduction

We all know how do earthquakes occur and what destruction they cause. But as for now, we cannot predict exactly when an earthquake will happen. So the earthquake-resistant design is becoming the new form in most earthquake-prone cities.

This earthquake working model, made of BOSON Smart Science Kit-Earthquake Challenge, is well applicable to study how to improve the buildings earthquake proof level.

Build & Test Earthquake Proof Buildings | BOSON Smart Science Projects

This earthquake working mode combines a shake table and earth-proof structures from simple materials and BOSON modules.

The model simulates seismic ground motion during an earthquake. With a rotation sensor, you can change the speed of the motor to generate movement at different frequencies. It will be inspiring to test the effect of short and high-frequency earthquakes on buildings.

A nature earthquake creates motions on 3 axes, but since our shake table is moving along the same direction, it will be easy to measure the acceleration on the X-axis with a micro:bit, to give you an accurate result of how strong the earthquake is. Fix the micro:bit at the top of the building, plug it with your computer, open Mind+, and let the data fly.

Then, we can try different shapes/heights/weights to figure out the best solution to earthquake-proof structures.

Note: Not include materials like micro:bit, Box & Cardboard, Straws, Pipe cleaners, Bottle caps, Bubber bans, Thumbtack, etc.

Features

Plug-and-play

Reusable

Applications

STEAM education

Earthquake working model

Ground motion simulation

Study on Earthquake-resistant structures

Specification

Operating Voltage: 4.5V-5.5V

Dimension: 60 x 220 x 300mm/2.36 x 8.66 x11.8”

Weight: 300g

Documents

Build & Test Earthquake Proof Buildings

Parts List

Mainboard-1 IO x1

Motor Controller Module x1

Boson: Rotation Sensor x1

3xAAA Battery Holder x1

Boson: Micro Metal Gear Motor x1

Cable 10cm x2

Package Box x1

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