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Overview

Current Sensor can measure the strength of an electrical current using alligator clips which attach to a variety of objects. Study principles of electricity like Faraday's law

Artec Current Sensor - ±5A DC Range & Alligator Clips - Study Principles of Electricity & Electromagnetic Induction for Artec Logger | 153110

Model: 093186
Web Code: 18891093
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What's included:

  • 1x Current Sensor for Artec Logger Educational Wireless Data Logger

Measure Electrical Currents

Our Current Sensor lets learners measure the strength of electrical currents with ease using included alligator clips that attach to wires, circuits, or devices. Our Artec robo sensor supports DC measurements up to ±5A with 1.3 mA resolution and 1% accuracy, allowing precise observations of current flow. Our compact 27.3 x 20 x 20 mm module is ideal for exploring real-world electricity concepts in classroom or home experiments.

Hands-On STEM Learning

Our sensor uses the I2C interface for simple connection with the Artec STEM toy wireless Data system, providing seamless integration into experiments. Our educational kit encourages students to study principles of electricity, including Faraday’s law, electromagnetic induction, and other foundational physics concepts. Our package includes one Current Sensor with 20 cm cable and alligator clips for safe, easy setup.

Key features:

Accurate Current Measurement: Our data logger measures electrical current up to ±5A DC with 1% accuracy, allowing students to explore electricity and electronics principles through hands-on experiments using alligator clips for easy connections.

Real-World Science Tool: This sensory toy enables observation of electromagnetic induction, Faraday’s law, and other fundamental electricity concepts, making abstract theory tangible and engaging for classroom or home STEM projects.

Easy Integration: This compact sensor (27.3 x 20 x 20 mm) connects via I2C to the Artec wireless data logger and comes with 20 cm cables and alligator clips, allowing quick setup with wires, batteries, and other conductive objects.

Practical Learning Aid: This educational tool encourages students to experiment safely with real electrical currents, record measurements, analyze data, and understand the relationship between current, voltage, and resistance in circuits.

STEM Education Essential: Our Current Sensor is perfect for teaching electricity principles, supporting hands-on experimentation, and fostering curiosity, problem-solving, and engineering skills in students exploring electronics and physics.

Specification:

Brand / Series: Artec Robo 2.0

Product Type: Current Sensor

Compatibility: Artec Logger Educational Wireless Data Logger

Function: Measures electrical current using alligator clips

Measurement Range: ±5 A (DC)

Resolution: 1.3 mA

Accuracy: ±1%

Sensor Type: INA219

Interface: I2C

Cable Length: 20 cm (including clips)

Dimensions: 27.3 × 20 × 20 mm

Our Current Sensor provides an interactive and accurate way for students to explore electricity, building essential STEM skills through hands-on experimentation.

Product Condition
Brand New
Colour
Orange
STREAM - Science
Yes
STREAM - Technology
Yes
STREAM - Robotics
No
STREAM - Arts
No
STREAM - Engineering
Yes
STREAM - Math
Yes
Learning Capability
Yes
Number of Pieces
1
Material
Plastic

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