Reuse the tin can from the drink, turning it into a robot beetle! He will have long thin legs and wings, he will be able to crawl on the floor and buzz like an insect. Collecting a robot beetle, you will have fun and learn the basics of physics, robotics and electricity.
The scientific kit from 4M has all the necessary details. You will also need: an empty tin, a Phillips screwdriver and two AAA batteries.
The robot beetle has a very interesting principle of operation. The batteries power the motor, which rotates the axis at a frequency of 10,000 revolutions per minute. An asymmetrical rotor mounted on the motor shaft causes high-frequency vibration of the entire device, and the robot beetle moves forward.
Buzzing occurs through an empty jar that resonates with the motor housing. Experiment with sound. If you pour a little water into the jar & ndash; the tone of the buzzing will change, and if you pour paper clips & ndash; the robot will roar. Try putting other items inside the tin. What sound do you like best?
This Green Science series has won four awards in 2012-2016 in Italy, Germany and China for innovative design and creativity. It will be interesting for children of primary school age from 8 years. Collecting work, children will develop imagination, thinking, fine motor skills, design skills, show creativity, ingenuity.
In the set:
Engine housing & ndash; 1 pc
Toy engine with turntable and wires & ndash; 1 pc
Housing panel & ndash; 1 pc
Body rims & ndash; 4 pcs
Battery compartment with wires & ndash; 1 pc
Large screws with bolts & ndash; 4 pcs
Small screws & ndash; 10 pcs
Plastic clamps & ndash; 2 pcs
Wire legs & ndash; 3 pcs
Wire wings & ndash; 2 pcs
Instructions & ndash; 1 pc.
