Boson - Rotation Sensor - Input

The Boson Rotation Sensor is a versatile input module designed to detect the rotational angle of its shaft. It can be used as a variable resistor or dial to control brightness, volume, or speed in various applications. This module offers a tactile and intuitive way for learners to interact with circuits and understand how gradual input can influence output. Its inclusion in STEM projects supports experimentation with proportional control systems and introduces analog signal manipulation in a student-friendly way.

Educational Benefits:

• Develops understanding of analogue input versus digital input.
• Helps students visualise value changes through gradual rotation.
• Supports lessons on input control in design and technology subjects.
• Encourages exploration of how physical changes impact data signals.
• Builds early skills in systems thinking and interaction design.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use to create a dimmable LED light controlled by rotation.
• Program a sound module to play louder or softer based on angle.
• Design a weather station interface with rotational input for selection.
• Incorporate into robotics projects as a speed or direction dial.
• Create a classroom voting tool where students select from options by turning the knob.

Product Specifications:

• Input module with rotating knob (analog control).
• Colour-coded blue for input modules.
• 3-pin cable connection - solder-free.
• Mounts magnetically or with LEGO/screw-compatible backing.
• Compatible with micro:bit and Arduino platforms.
• Supports MakeCode, Scratch, Python, JavaScript, and C.
• Designed for use in educational environments to teach STEM concepts.