Peripherals/Science Kit

A science kit to assist with hands-on education of electronics and foundation science.

Purpose

The idea is to have a collection of sensors and input devices that can be connected to the XO and also to work independently of the XO in circuits constructed by students. I would like to create a standard connector for all peripherals which enable the easy construction of circuits. Possibly USB connectors could be used which would enable rapid circuit construction and modification while also remaining a convenient interface method for connection to the XO.

Possible components;

• Cables
• Switches
• Motors / Generator
• Solar cells
• Lights (LED)
• Buzzer
• Digital Control Unit
• Mini USB battery, so it can be used to power a simple circuit
• Light sensor
• Temperature
• Pressure
• Hall effect
• Current
• Voltage
• Current/voltage probe
• Charge
• Accelerometer
• Distance
• pH
• Salinity
• Radiation
• Prism

Motivation

• Hands-on activities are essential for a rounded education

Advantages

• A highly adaptive and rapidly interchangeable collection of sensors and components would enable construction of potentially useful devices.

Disadvantages

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