fischertechnik Education is dedicated to supporting STEM education. They offer hands-on solutions for learners of all ages, from kindergarten and elementary, through middle & high school, right on up to college & university, and even industry. Students are able to develop a deep understanding of how devices and mechanisms work.
The Robotics ADD-ON Competition is designed for schools, universities and other educational institutions that want to develop or improve their models for robotics competitions for their students.
Main topics: Robot competitions, project work and workshops in robotics
Includes downloadable teaching and activity material (free download)
Components include a RGB guest sensor in 6 directions, color detection, ambient brightness, proximity detection up to 15cm, ultrasonic sensor, combi sensor (gyroscope, acceleration and compass), more powerful motors, snap-on trackpads
Professional entry into measured value acquisition with the Robotics ADD-ON IoT! Together with the Robotics TXT 4.0 Base Set, the sensor station enables the measurement of temperature, humidity, air pressure, air quality and brightness.
Main topics: Measurement acquisition and transmission, network connections, cloud computing, IoT
Includes downloadable teaching and activity material (free download)
Components include environmental sensor, and brightness sensor
Build and program even more intriguing robots with the Robotics ADD-ON Omniwheels. Together with the Robotics TXT 4.0 Base Set, four exciting Omniwheels models can be constructed.
Robotics and coding for kindergarten and elementary school. Designed especially for children age 5 and up, fischertechnik offers the perfect, entry-level pathway into the world of computer science and robotics. Engaging hands-on learning.
Includes downloadable teaching and activity material (free download)
Set includes the new FIRST CODING chassis consisting of 2 motors, 2 push-button switches, and an infrared sensor, course, and battery compartment for 3 AAA batteries (batteries not included)
Measurement, control, regulation, and programming for middle/high school and beyond. Acts as the core set for all fischertechnik robotic add-on products.
Main topics Robotics and programming (graphical and text-based), actuators, analog and digital sensors, measurement, control, data transmission, coding-decoding, image processing
Includes downloadable teaching and activity material (free download)
Set included a Robotics TXT 4.0 Controller, Robo Pro Coding Software, Accu Set, 2 Encoder Motors, USB Camera, Ultrasonic Sensor, Track Sensor, 2 Push Button Switches, 2 LEDs, and a Photo-transistor
Main topics Electrical circuits, resistors, measurement of current and voltage, principle of the electric motor, semiconductors, transistor circuits
Includes downloadable teaching and activity material (free download)
Components in this set include: XS motor, 2 push-button switches , 2 diodes, 2 transistors, 3 resistors, 2 capacitors, and a holder for 9V battery (battery not included).
Explore fundamentals of gear technology with 26 different models for hands-on experimentation. Learn about lever principles, ratios, four-link systems, pulleys, differential gears, planetary gears, and much more.
The first experiments with pneumatics were conducted in the third century B.C., which led to the discovery of the extreme versatility and usefulness of compressed air. Using 8 models and 29 experiments, STEM Pneumatics teaches the basic principles of pneumatics, and demonstrates the functioning of components like compressors, pneumatic valves and cylinders, as well as an exhaust throttle valve. The concept also includes a full set of lesson plans for teachers.
How can you generate electricity in an environmentally friendly way? How does a fuel cell work, and how can it be used to generate hydrogen? Renewable energies are the most important energy sources of the future. The generation, storage and use of electricity from the natural energy sources of water, wind and sun are clearly explained using nine models and 28 experiments.
Main topics extraction, storage and use of electric power / energy sources such as water, wind, sun and hydrogen
Includes downloadable teaching and activity material (free download)
Components include a solar motor (2VDC), 2 solar modules (1VDC, 400mA), a goldcap energy storage device, an LED, a fuel cell, a voltage converter, and a multimeter
The Training Factory Industry 4.0– 24V from fischertechnik is an extremely flexible, modular, reasonably priced, and highly robust training and simulation model for use with most popular industrial PLCs. Explore Industry 4.0 and more with this powerful 24V simulation model that includes a variety of factory modules. Details below.
The control unit for fischertechnik robotic models. Special features of this compact and powerful controller include a color touch screen with swipe gesture recognition. voice recognition, Bluetooth and WiFi capability, a built-in speaker, SD card slot, USB Host, and much more.
Industry 4.0 applications and process flows as a modular training and simulation model
Advantages:
Including PLC connection board and ready wiring on model and PLC side
Enables in-depth learning through haptic grasping on a realistic production image
Digital traceability through NFC/RFID, remote monitoring via camera, sensory applications
Integrated cloud connection with dashboard, control via smart devices, own cloud and dashboard can be integrated, Raspberry Pi 4 with Node-RED interface
Communication via OPC/UA and MQTT
The fischertechnik learning environment is used for learning and understanding industry 4.0 applications in vocational school and training and for use in research, teaching and development at universities, in companies and IT departments. The simulation depicts the ordering process, the production process, and the delivery process in digitized and networked process steps.
Industry 4.0 applications and process flows as a modular training and simulation model
Advantages:
Including PLC Siemens S7-1500, basic program and ready-made cabling
Enables in-depth learning through haptic grasping on a realistic production image
Digital traceability through NFC/RFID, remote monitoring via camera, sensory applications
Integrated cloud connection with dashboard, control via smart devices, own cloud and dashboard can be integrated, Raspberry Pi 4 with Node-RED interface
Communication via OPC/UA and MQTT
The fischertechnik learning environment is used for learning and understanding industry 4.0 applications in vocational school and training and for use in research, teaching and development at universities, in companies and IT departments. The simulation depicts the ordering process, the production process, and the delivery process in digitized and networked process steps.