Meet databot™ – one tiny brilliant cube packed with high-tech, science exploration fun. Databot™ fits in the palm of your hand, collects information from 11 included sensors that measure motion, temperature, altitude, velocity and so much more! The data is streamed instantly to provide engaging experiments in science, coding, and technology in every learning environment imaginable! The databot™ kit includes everything you need to get started – just add a computer or tablet!
Databot even comes with a soft case for storage and transportation, external temperature probe, 8GB MicroSD card to capture mountains of data, USB Micro SD card reader, and other accessories. See complete specs below on sensors, materials, and supported devices!
What’s Included in the Kit!
databot™ comes complete with everything you need to start exploring the hidden world of data immediately!
- databot™ – 2
- 8 GB Micro SD Card – 2
- Micro SD Card Reader – 2
- Mini USB Charging/Coding Cable – 2
- External Temperature Probe – 2
- Industrial Velcro Pad – 2
- Removable Base Plate – 2
- Lanyard – 2
- Soft Shell Storage Case – 1
- All databot Curriculum and Modules.
See Tech Specs and Deep Geek for more in-depth information on databot™ and what you can do with it! You are limited only by your imagination!
How You Use databot™
With only a few clicks for each of the following steps you can be up and running, gathering and displaying data for exploration.
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See the Data!
Once you’ve installed your software, simply select the program you want databot™ to run! Databot™ will begin collecting data for you to visualize and explore. Stream data wirelessly in real-time to see exactly what is happening from second to second, or collect and store on the internal SD card to open later or explore in your own software! Visualize your every movement, breath, and sound instantly!
Programmed with Arduino and supported worldwide by an enormous community of Arduino users, databot™ is incredibly versatile. You can select from a variety of tools and software that are simple enough to be used by elementary age students or powerful enough to challenge University students. Simply amazing!
Tech Specs
databot™ is pure Arduino based fun. There are many ways to talk to databot™ using standard Arduino tools, check them out:
The Arduino IDE
This is the standard software you will need to download programs to databot™ and conduct data capture and visualization activities. The software is free and runs on the following platforms:
- Windows XP and Above
- Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion or newer
- Linux
Sensors Onboard
- Air Pressure
- Altitude
- Humidity
- Accelerometer
- Gyroscope
- Magnetometer
- Ultraviolet (UV)
- Light (Lux)
- CO2 and VOCs
- Microphone
Additional Features
Speaker for Sound Output
Code databot™ to squeak, beep and chirp based on data it receives.
Programmable Display LEDs
Create interactive light displays or use the pre-built programs to light up databot™ in exciting ways!
SD Card Writer
Log data. You are limited only by the size of your SD card to the data you want to capture!
Mini USB Connection
Charge and program. Simple and efficient – one databot™, one cable.
Bluetooth
Wireless transmission of live data using BLE. Visualize real data in real-time on the big screen in the front of the classroom. Play catch with databot™ and watch the numbers!
Rechargeable Battery
250 mAh LiPo battery built in. No batteries to purchase, no extra expenses, no hassle. Just pure databot™ fun!
Temperature Probe
Connect an external temperature probe via 2.5mm stereo jack input. Plug in the included waterproof temperature probe to instantly gain access to live data for chemistry, life science, and environmental studies.
External Analog & Digital Sensors
databot™ LOVES data. The more sensors the merrier so we added this simple 2.5 mm stereo jack input port for connecting additional analog or digital sensors.
I2C Sensors
Did we say databot™ LOVES data? I2C enables databot to daisy chain hundreds of additional sensors via a 3.5mm stereo jack input.
Robot Connections
Built-in case connections for LEGO® and fischertechnik® elements. Connect databot™ to your favorite robot and start running data collection missions!
Detachable Baseplate
Also included is a plate for adding a Velcro attachment that enables databot™ to hitch a ride on drones, cars, hot air balloons, bikes, skateboards, pogo sticks and so much more!
Warranty: 1 year Manufacturer's Warranty.
Databot size: 42.5mm x 42.5mm x 42.5mm
Databot Weight: 65 grams
Grades 4 & up
Deep Geek
Attention geeks, hackers, coders, makers, inventors, and other movers and shakers interested in the nuts and bolts of databot™. Below you will find rich sources of data and specifications to make your hacking and coding adventures with databot™ easier. Please share your adventures and inventions with us!
Motion
- I2CMPU-9250I2C: Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) includes Accelerometer, Magnetometer, Gyro, operating temperature. Address (I2C)
Environmental
- MPL-3115A2I2C: Precision Altimeter for Air Pressure, Altitude, Operating Temperature. Address (I2C)
- SGP-30: Sensiron Gas Platform for CO2/VOCs. Address (I2C)
- SHTC3: Sensiron Digital Humidity Sensor for Humidity and Operating Temperature. Address (I2C)
Light and Sound
- VEML-6075: Ultraviolet Sensor for UVA and UVB. Address (I2C)
- ADMP-401: Omnidirectional Microphone for Sound. Address (A0)
- APDS-9301: Miniature Ambient Light Photosensor for Light (lux). Address (I2C)
Data
- MicroSD Writer: Internal MicroSD Card Writer for Data Storage. Address (I2C)
- HM19 BLE Module: Low Energy Bluetooth Module (BLE) for Wireless Communications. Address (I2C)
External Ports
- DS18B20: Dedicated 2.5mm Stereo Jack provides Waterproof Temperature Probe. Address (D4)
- 2.5mm stereo port: Open A/D 2.5mm Stereo Jack provides Open Expansion for Analog and Digital Sensors. Address (ADC2)
- I2C3.5mm stereo port: Open I2C 3.5mm Stereo Jack provides Open Expansion for I2C Devices. Address (I2C)
Other
- BusBoard LED Strip: Programmable LED Strip includes Programmable Indicator. Address (A3)
- 250mAh LiPo: Internal, Rechargable LiPo Battery is the Primary Power Supply
