BSCiDEA Development Kit

Characteristics

Dielectric elastomers, known for their ability to convert electrical energy into linear motion, represent a potential innovation in the field of IoT actuators. Unlike conventional electric motors, these elastomers operate with minimal energy consumption and demonstrate remarkable resilience to environmental factors such as temperature and vibration. The BSCiDEA development kit provides not only the linear actuator but also an electronic control unit with a web interface and IoT connectivity. In addition, it includes a battery-free EnOcean wireless switch for effortless “plug and play” operation. The BSCiDEA development kit enables comprehensive evaluation and rapid prototyping of innovative DEA-based mechatronic solutions.

Contents

• 2 x DEA stacks that can move up to 2mm with a force of up to 20N.
  
• Evaluation board with real-time motion display at 5:1 scale and adjustable external force.
  
• Electronic control unit with integrated Wi-Fi and EnOcean radio interface and separate high-voltage power supply.
  
• Battery-free EnOcean wireless switch for seamless control of the development kit.
  
• Web interface for convenient control and parameterization via smartphone, tablet or PC, including end positions, dynamic movement and waypoint control (0-100%).

Datasheets

BSCiDEA Development Kit