Local Culture Integration in Physics Experiments: Exploring Angklung with Arduino-Enhanced Frequency Measurement

Experimental activities in physics learning are important to encourage students to interact directly with physical phenomena. This study integrates local culture with technology through an innovative approach to the design of physics experiments. Arduino, a low-cost microcontroller, is extensively u...

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Published in:TEM Journal 2024-05, Vol.13 (2), p.1248-1255
Main Authors: Rahmat, Anggi Datiatur, Kuswanto, Heru, Wilujeng, Insih, Mat Daud, Anis Nazihah
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Design factors
Education and training
Experiments
Frequency measurement
Learning
Musical instruments
Physics
Students
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Summary:Experimental activities in physics learning are important to encourage students to interact directly with physical phenomena. This study integrates local culture with technology through an innovative approach to the design of physics experiments. Arduino, a low-cost microcontroller, is extensively utilized for learning physics. The local culture examined in this study is Angklung, a traditional musical instrument from West Java, Indonesia. This study utilizes Arduino with a microphone sensor to design experiments investigating the sound produced by Angklung. The experimental activity aims to determine the frequency generated on each musical instrument on the diatonic Angklung and the factors that influence that frequency. The experimental results show that each musical instrument has a different frequency. Programming on Arduino is easy for students even though students do not have basic programming knowledge. The results of this study can be used as a reference for conducting alternative experiments using affordable equipment and objects familiar to students.
ISSN:2217-8309
2217-8333
DOI:10.18421/TEM132-38