This construction set teaches the basics of hydraulics through play. The
fischertechnik hydraulic system is operated with water, demonstrating
how force can be transmitted via liquid media. Here’s how the system
works: A manually operated control cylinder presses the water into the
working cylinder through hoses. The working cylinder extends, moving the
digger arm or the shovel on the powerful crawler excavator. This allows
builders to control three different excavator movements hydraulically.
Five different models can be built with the PROFI Hydraulic construction
kit, meaning this new kit offers extensive building and playing fun.
Combined with additional pedagogical materials on the eLearning Portal,
this construction kit truly lets students “Learn about technology
through play”.
Additional instructional materials:
The following are available for free download from the fischertechnik eLearning portal: Didactic material.
Product contents:
Total of 475 parts, including 8 x hydraulic cylinders, 4 x
control cylinders and 1 x printed building manual included,1 x didactic
materials available online and 1 x sturdy storage box with cover sheet
and list of parts.
Main subjects:
Understanding the function and flow behaviour of liquids
Understanding signal and force transmission by trying these functions out on a model
Building in-depth knowledge through easy/medium/difficult models
Student cooperation through group work in different roles
