Genuino 101 Kit for Google's Science Journal App

The Genuino 101 Kit for Google’s Science Journal App is an exciting set of tools designed to spark the interest of future scientists and makers. Each kit comes with a collection of parts that support activities developed by Google and the Exploratorium in San Francisco. Start with building your own Wind Spinner, and look forward to new projects that use the kit's supplies and Google’s Science Journal App. The next activity is coming this summer! Science Journal is a digital notebook that helps both kids and adults explore the world. With this app, you can record data from sensors on your Android phone or connected to an Arduino, take notes, and learn scientific skills like predicting, observing, and interpreting data. This kit features an Arduino 101® board preprogrammed to let Science Journal remotely read data from a connected sensor. It doesn't require any soldering and is great for curious individuals or small groups aged 5 to 105. The kit includes 1x Arduino 101 board (preprogrammed for the Science Journal App), 1x self - adhesive white breadboard, 1x Arduino and breadboard holder, 1x 9V alkaline battery, 1x 9V battery clip, 1x 9V wall adapter power supply, 1x mini photocell, 1x TMP36 temperature sensor, 1x 6 - foot USB Cable A to B, 10x premium 6' M/M jumper wires, 4x alligator clip with pigtail, and 20x 10K Ohm resistors. Also, you get access to documents like Google’s Science Journal, its download, a getting - started guide, the Making & Science Initiative, the SparkFun Photocell Encoder Wheel Template, and Science Journal Firmware.

Using the Genuino 101 Kit is easy. First, connect the Arduino 101 board to your Android phone using the USB cable. Then, you can start using the sensors in the kit. For example, you can use the mini photocell to measure light or the TMP36 temperature sensor to measure temperature. Open the Google Science Journal App and start recording data. As you work on projects, make sure to keep the parts organized in the breadboard holder. When using the battery, don't leave it connected for too long when not in use to avoid draining it. Also, be careful when handling the alligator clips and jumper wires to prevent them from getting tangled. To maintain the kit, keep it in a dry and clean place. If the sensors stop working properly, check the connections first. You can also refer to the included Getting Started Guide and Science Journal Firmware for more detailed help.