Phidget - Scale Kit
PHG415-P*Note: This kit requires the Phidget Getting Started Kit or the Phidget - Classroom Bundle.
If you have already purchased a Phidget Getting Started kit, you do not need an additional one for this kit.
Give your students tools, not toys! Phidgets are real-world sensors that make STEM education fun and practical.
With the Phidget Scale Kit, students can easily measure forces/weights using load cells.
Grades 6+
Contents:
The Phidget Scale Kit includes the following:
- Scale assembly
- Wheatstone Bridge Phidget
- Load cells (780g, 5kg, 25kg)
- All required cables and accessories
A 5kg load cell comes pre-installed in the scale assembly. Simply connect the wires from the load cell to your Wheatstone Bridge Phidget and start measuring weights/forces.
Programming Languages:
- Desktop-based programming: Python, Java, C#, Swift
- Browser-based programming: MakeCode (block-based, JavaScript/Python), Scratch (block-based)
Device Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Raspberry Pi (and other Linux distributions), Chromebooks, Android
- iPhones and iPads are not supported at this time
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