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# BOSON Smart Science Kit - Earthquake Challenge

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** TOY0084-LITE-EC · **Brand:** [DFRobot](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/dfrobot-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/boson-smart-science-kit-earthquake-challenge.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/boson-smart-science-kit-earthquake-challenge.html.md))

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

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## Description

####  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](https://youtu.be/EWlnYXfWSHI)**

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 

11. Plug-and-play
12. Reusable
####  Applications 

14. STEAM education
15. Earthquake working model
16. Ground motion simulation
17. Study on Earthquake-resistant structures
####  Specification 

19. Operating Voltage: 4.5V-5.5V
20. Dimension: 60 x 220 x 300mm/2.36 x 8.66 x11.8”
21. Weight: 300g
####  Documents 

23. [Build & Test Earthquake Proof Buildings](https://edu.dfrobot.com/makelog-308658.html)
####  Parts List 

25. Mainboard-1 IO x1
26. Motor Controller Module x1
27. Boson: Rotation Sensor x1
28. 3xAAA Battery Holder x1
29. Boson: Micro Metal Gear Motor x1
30. Cable 10cm x2
31. Package Box x1

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- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/i/m/image_4025.jpg)