Solar Balloon - Arduino version

Experience an unforgettable scientific adventure with the Vittascience Solar Balloon!

Discover the unique sensation of seeing an object you designed yourself rise into the sky, by conducting a complete experiment with a connected solar balloon. This educational kit allows you to build a real scientific gondola, equipped with sensors and controlled by an Arduino board.

In class or during a workshop, your students will become real researchers: building the balloon, assembling the components, programming the sensors (CO₂, temperature, pressure, altitude, etc.), collecting and analyzing flight data… a comprehensive and exciting activity that has already been adopted by more than 200 teachers around the world!

Educational objectives:

• Introduction to programming with Arduino Uno
• Understanding atmospheric phenomena
• Raising awareness of sustainable development and renewable energies

Kit contents:

• Arduino Uno board
• Grove monochrome LCD screen
• SGP30 sensor (CO₂ and VOC)
• BMP280 sensor (pressure, temperature, altitude)
• OpenLog microSD reader + USB adapter + microSD card
• 30 cm USB cable
• 9V battery + connectors
• Black polyethylene (30 m x 1 m)
• 2 handles, 50 m of rope, 1 pair of scissors
• 2 rolls of adhesive tape + 1 Kraft template
• 1 educational booklet

The balloon is designed to remain below the legal limit of 50 m in height. Two 50 m ropes are provided to keep it on the ground. It can carry up to 1 kg of load.

Manufacturer: Vittascience

Product reference: 3760327670016