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BOSON Hydroponics Kit

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BOSON Hydroponics Kit is a modular open-source STEM kit that lets students design, code and run small automated hydroponic farms using micro:bit or UNIHIKER K10, integrating sensors, peristaltic pump and grow lights for project-based learning. It’s like a smart mini greenhouse you can program, helping learners explore plant science, data collection and sustainability topics aligned with SDGs while lowering the barrier to physical computing and classroom-friendly automation.

Overview of BOSON Hydroponics Kit
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    • 1. Boson Hydroponics Kit Course Syllabus

    This project-based course uses the BOSON Hydroponics Kit to help students in G3-G5 build a working smart hydroponic system over 6 sessions (45 minutes each). Students will learn core concepts including programming control, data collection, and automated control. The curriculum is aligned with the CSTA K-12 Computer Science Standards (Revised 2017) for grades 3-5 and follows the 5E Instructional Model (Engage → Explore → Engineer → Experience & Challenge → Elaborate).
    2. Effect Demonstration Example for micro:bit

    The BOSON Hydroponics Kit with micro:bit demonstrates how to build an automated, smart soil-free farming system using the BBC micro:bit. This system continuously monitors real-time environmental metrics, including light intensity, temperature, water level, and pH value. Designed for seamless automation, it automatically controls supplemental grow lights when light is low and refills the water tank whenever water drops below threshold. Perfect for hands-on STEM education, it helps learners explore sensors, automation, and sustainable agriculture in an engaging way.
    3. Effect Demonstration Example for K10

    The BOSON Hydroponics Kit with UNIHIKER K10 creates an automated smart soil-free farming system. Its vibrant display monitors light, temperature, water level, and pH in real time. The kit automatically activates grow lights in low light and pumps water when levels drop below a preset threshold, making intelligent plant care effortless for STEM learning and indoor gardening.
    Reference

    This hydroponics kit is a modular classroom greenhouse that integrates sensors, pumps and structures for hands-on STEM. It’s like a Lego greenhouse for plants and electronics, helping K12 students and educators explore biology, coding and data. A Building Block Expansion Board links Boson water level and pH sensors with a peristaltic pump to automate nutrient dosing and watering. Structural packs, 3-pin Boson cables, full spectrum grow LED strip, planting sponges, net pots and plastic containers let students build tool-free hydroponic layouts. A themed scenario board supports story-driven experiments such as automatic irrigation, pH regulation and light-cycle control. Together these classroom-tested components bridge the gap between simple sensor kits and real hydroponic labs, aligning directly with the Structural Building Instruction for Hydroponics Kit PDF and supporting inquiry, build, test and iterate learning steps.

    Specification

    Module Input/Output Voltage 3.3V
    Maximum Current 500mA
    MicroUSB & Type C Power Port Voltage 5V
    Working temperature 0-60 ℃
    Package size 330x220x80 mm/ 12.99x8.66x3.15 inches
    Weight 678g

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