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-9-Project #104Spacey FanOBJECTIVE: To build a fanwith sound that is activated bylight.Place the fan onto the motor (M1).Sounds are heard if light sh

Project #355OBJECTIVE: To use a photoresistor to control a relay.Under normal light, the resistance of the photoresistor (RP) is low, allowing a volt

-24-Project #357OBJECTIVE: Build an adjustable light-controlled relay.You can set the amount of light it takes to keep the bulb (L2) on byadjusting t

Project #360OBJECTIVE: To measure the current through a transformer.Set the meter (M2) to the LOW (or 10mA) setting. By placing themeter, diode (D3)

-26-Project #361OBJECTIVE: To use a transformer for a louder buzzer.Turn on the switch (S1). The speaker (SP) generates a buzzer sound.As in project

-27-Project #363OBJECTIVE: To configure the sevensegment to display the capital letter “F”.Connect A, E, F, & G to the negative ofthe battery.Dis

-28-Project #376OBJECTIVE: To hear your voice on the radio.You need an AM radio for this project. Build the circuit shown and placeit next to your AM

-29-Project #377OBJECTIVE: To build an alarm circuit.The circuit uses the space war IC (U3) and works the same way asproject #320. Remove the jumper

-30-Project #381OBJECTIVE: To construct a time delay circuit.Turn on the slide switch (S1) and the bulb (L2) does not light. Pressswitch (S2) and sl

-31-Project #384OBJECTIVE: To build a circuit that lights an LED to indicatethe recording mode.Recording LEDIndicatorProject #385OBJECTIVE: To add a

-32-Project #386OBJECTIVE: To light a bulb to indicate an open circuit.Alarm LightProject #387 Alarm Light (II)This is another example of a alarm tha

-10-Project #107OBJECTIVE: To show how light is used to control a street lamp.Press the press switch (S2) on and set the adjustable resistor (RV) sot

-33-Project #388OBJECTIVE: To build a night-sensitive police car sound.As the photoresistor (RP) is exposed to light, its resistance is very low,ther

-34-Project #392OBJECTIVE: To build a light-sensitive police car sound.As long as the photoresistor (RP) is exposed to light, the alarm IC (U2)output

-35-Project #396 Flashing 8OBJECTIVE: Use the Alarm IC as a switch to flash the number “8”.Turn on the slide switch (S1) and the number 8 starts flas

-36-Project #399OBJECTIVE: To make different tones with an oscillator.Build the circuit and turn on the slide switch (S1), you hear a high-frequency

-37-Project #404OBJECTIVE: Build an oscillator circuit.Turn on the slide switch (S1) and the LED (D1) lights as the speaker(SP) emits a tone. The ci

-38-Project #409OBJECTIVE: To build a circuit that checks the transistor.Set the meter (M2) to the LOW (or 10mA) setting. Turn on the switch(S1), th

-39-OBJECTIVE: To construct a flashing display for the capital letter C.Connect segments A, D, E & F to the circuit. Turn on the switch (S1), th

-40-OBJECTIVE: Show variations of project #419.Connect the whistle chip (WC) across points B & C.Whistle Chip Sounds (II)Project #420OBJECTIVE:

-41-Project #425OBJECTIVE: To light the LED’s using the recording IC.The recording IC (U6) lights the LED’s (D1 & D2) instead of driving thespeak

-42-Project #428OBJECTIVE: To record the sound from the alarm IC.The circuit records the sound from the alarm IC (U2) into the recordingIC (U6). Tur

-11-Project #110OBJECTIVE: To show how resistor values change the frequencyof an oscillator.Turn on the slide switch (S1); the speaker (SP) will soun

-43-The length of time the motor (M1) runs depends on the position of theadjustable resistor (RV). When the press switch (S2) is pressed, the470μF ca

-44-Project #433OBJECTIVE: To build a manual timer using a relay and whistlechip.This circuit is similar to project #431 except now the whistle chip

-45-Project #441 Project #442OBJECTIVE: Use the Alarm IC as a switch to flash the numbers “1 & 2”.Connect segments B & C to the circuit. Tur

-46-Project #445Alarm Timer (II)OBJECTIVE: To change the time by switching the resistor andcapacitor.Project #446Alarm Timer (III)Build this circuitu

-47-OBJECTIVE: To create bird sounds.Turn on the switch (S1). The circuit makes a bird sound. Bird SoundsProject #447OBJECTIVE: To create bird soun

-48-Project #453OBJECTIVE: Build a circuit that records the sound of the motorspinning.Placing the motor (M1) (with the fan attached) next to the mic

-49-Project #455OBJECTIVE: Use the whistle chip and relay to make sound.Turn on the slide switch (S1) and the relay (S3) opens and closescontinuously

-50-OBJECTIVE: To create the sound of a cat.Set the adjustable resistor (RV) to the far left. Press and release the switch (S2). Youshould hear the

-51-OBJECTIVE: Construct a light-controlled display.Connect segments B & C to the circuit. Turn on the switch (S1),the display should be off. P

-52-Project #469OBJECTIVE: Light the number 3 using alight-controlled display.Use the circuit from project #467. Connect A, B, G,C, & D to the c

-12-OBJECTIVE: To build a police siren with light.Turn on the slide switch (S1). A police siren is heard and the lamp(L1) lights.Project #114More Li

-53-OBJECTIVE: To change the tone using the adjustable resistor.Set the adjustable resistor (RV) to the bottom position. Turn on the slide switch (S

-54-Project #485OBJECTIVE: To make a fixed-current path.Set the meter (M2) to the LOW (or 10mA) setting. The meter indicatesthe amount of current in

-55-Project #487OBJECTIVE: To measure the voltage drop across diodes.Set the meter (M2) to the LOW (or 10mA) setting. Turn on the slideswitch (S1) a

-56-Project #489Set the meter (M2) to the LOW (or 10mA) setting. Instead of driving aspeaker (SP) with the music IC (U1), you can see it by using the

-57-Project #493OBJECTIVE: To make a simple voltage divider.Set the meter (M2) to the LOW (or 10mA) scale. This circuit is a simplevoltage divider w

-58-OBJECTIVE: To construct a light-controlled display for lower caseletters.Connect C, D, E, F & G to the circuit. Turn on the slide switch (S1

-59-Project #501OBJECTIVE: Display numbers 1 or 4 using the slide switch.Connect segments B, C, F, & G as shown in the diagram. Turn theslide sw

Project #506OBJECTIVE: View charging and discharging a capacitor.Using the meter (M2), we can monitor the charging and discharging of acapacitor. Fi

Project #508OBJECTIVE: Use the meter with the alarm IC.Set the meter (M2) to the LOW (or 10mA) setting. Connect 3-snapwires to terminals E & F,

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-13-Project #118OBJECTIVE: To show how to make electricity in one direction.When building the circuit, be sure to position the motor (M1) with thepos

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-14-Project #120OBJECTIVE: To show how information can be transmittedusing light.Build the circuit shown. Connect the photoresistor (RP) to the circu

-15-Project #122OBJECTIVE: To transmit Space War sounds to a AM radio.Place the circuit next to an AM radio. Tune the radio so no stations areheard

-16-Project #124OBJECTIVE: To compare transistor circuits.There are three connection points on an NPN transistor (Q2), calledbase (marked B), emitter

-17-Project #126 Sucking FanOBJECTIVE: To adjust the speed of a fan.Project #128 PNP CollectorOBJECTIVE: Todemonstrate adjusting thegain of

-18-Project #130NPN CollectorOBJECTIVE: To comparetransistor circuits.Project #131NPN EmitterCompare this circuit to that inproject #128, it is the N

-1-Table of ContentsBasic Troubleshooting 1Parts List 2MOREAbout Your Snap Circuits®Parts 3MOREDO’s and DON’Ts of Building Circuits 4MOREAdvanced Trou

-19-Project #134OBJECTIVE: To make a circuit thatbuzzes when the lights are off.Buzzing inthe DarkProject #136High FrequencyTouch BuzzerOBJECTIVE: T

-20-Project #139Project #141Very LoudDoorbellOBJECTIVE: To build a veryloud, highly-sensitive, voice-activated doorbell.Replace the antenna coil (A1)

-21-Project #145 Radio MusicAlarmOBJECTIVE: To build a radio music alarm.Project #147Night MusicRadioOBJECTIVE: To build a dark-controlled radio tra

-22-Project #151OBJECTIVE: To turn off a circuit by blowing on it.Blow Off a Space WarProject #152Series LampsOBJECTIVE: To compare types of circuit

-23-Project #154 Fire Fan SymphonyOBJECTIVE:To combine soundsfrom the music, alarm, and space warintegrated circuits. OBJECTIVE:See project #156.The p

-24-Project #158 Police Car SymphonyOBJECTIVE: To combine soundsfrom the integrated circuits. OBJECTIVE:See project #160.The preceding circuit may b

-25-Project #162 Static SymphonyOBJECTIVE:See project #162.Project #163StaticSymphony (II)Project #164 Capacitors in SeriesOBJECTIVE: To compar

-26-Project #166OBJECTIVE: To show how water conducts electricity.Build the circuit at left and connect the two jumpers to it, but leave theloose end

-27-Project #168NPN Light ControlOBJECTIVE: To comparetransistor circuits.Project #169NPN Dark ControlTurn on the slide switch (S1),the brightness of

-28-Project #172Red & Green ControlOBJECTIVE: To demonstratehow the adjustable resistorworks.Project #173Current ControllersTurn on the circuit u

-2-Qty. ID Name Symbol Part # Qty. ID Name Symbol Part #r 31-Snap Wire 6SC01r 110μF Capacitor 6SCC3r 32-Snap Wire 6SC02r 1100μF Capacitor 6SCC4r 13-Sn

-29-Project #176 Blow Off a DoorbellOBJECTIVE: To turn off a circuitby blowing on it.OBJECTIVE: To turn on acircuit by blowing on it.Replace the sp

-30-Project #180OBJECTIVE: To have an adjustableresistance control a fan and sounds.Screaming FanProject #182Light WhiningOBJECTIVE: To make differe

-31-Project #185OBJECTIVE: To build a circuit thatmakes a loud whine.WhinerProject #187HummerOBJECTIVE: To show how addingcapacitance reduces freque

-32-Project #190OBJECTIVE: To build a transistor oscillator that can make afoghorn sound.Hissing FoghornProject #191Hissing & ClickingOBJECTIVE:

-33-Project #193 Light AlarmOBJECTIVE: To build a transistor lightalarm.OBJECTIVE: To build a simple laser.Replace the motor (M1) with the

-34-Project #197OBJECTIVE: To sound an alarm when water isdetected, tone will vary with salt content.Build the circuit at left and connect the two (2

-35-Project 201Pitch (III)OBJECTIVE:See project #199.Project #202OBJECTIVE: To sound an alarm when water is detected.Flooding AlarmProject #199 Pit

-36-Project #203OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate how batteries can store electricity.Build the circuit, then connect points Y & Z (use a 2-snap wire) fo

-37-Project #206OBJECTIVE: To build a high-frequency oscillator.Tone GeneratorProject #207ToneGenerator (II)OBJECTIVE: To lower the frequency of ato

-38-Project #210OBJECTIVE: To build a middle-frequency oscillator.Build the circuit, as the name suggests this circuit is similar to that inproject #

-3-(Part designs are subject to change without notice).Note: There is additional information in your other project manual.The green LED (D2) works the

-39-Project #213 Music Radio StationOBJECTIVE: To create music andtransmit it to a radio.OBJECTIVE: To create musicand transmit it to a radio.Proje

-40-Project #217Fading SirenOBJECTIVE: To produce sound ofa siren driving away into thedistance.OBJECTIVE: To producesound of a siren driving awayin

-41-Project #219 Laser Gun withLimited ShotsOBJECTIVE: To build a circuit with laser gun sounds and alimited amount of shots.Project #220 Symphony o

-42-Project #222OBJECTIVE: To learn about the most important component inelectronics.Transistor AmplifiersOBJECTIVE: To show how electronic amplifie

-43-Project #225OBJECTIVE: To learn about one device that is used to delayactions in electronics.Auto-Off Night-LightOBJECTIVE: To show how capacito

-44-Project #228 Morse Code GeneratorOBJECTIVE: To make a Morse code generator and learn togenerate code.Project #229LED CodeTeacherOBJECTIVE: A met

-45-Project #233 Mind Reading GameOBJECTIVE: To make an electronic game of mind reading.Build the circuit shown on the left. It

-46-Project #234OBJECTIVE: Make and play the electronic game of “QuietZone”.Use the circuit from project #233, but place three (3) 2-snap wires(“shor

-47-Project #236OBJECTIVE: To show how sound waves travel on a papersurface.Sound Wave MagicProject #237OBJECTIVE: To amplify sounds from the spacew

-48-Project #238TromboneOBJECTIVE: To build an electronic trombone that changes pitchof note with slider bar.When you turn on the slide switch (S1) t

-4-DO’s and DON’Ts of Building CircuitsAfter building the circuits given in this booklet, you may wish to experiment on your own. Usethe projects in

-49-Project #240Power AmplifierOBJECTIVE: To check stability of power amplifier with openinput.When you turn on the slide switch (S1), the power ampl

-50-Project #242OBJECTIVE: To make a complete working AM radio.When you turn on the slideswitch (S1), the integratedcircuit (U5) should amplify andde

-51-Project #243 Fire Engine SymphonyOBJECTIVE: To combine soundsfrom the music, alarm, and spacewar integrated circuits. OBJECTIVE:See project #243

-52-Project #246OBJECTIVE: To show that your body can be used as anelectronic component.Build the circuit on the left. You’re probably wondering how

-53-Project #248 Space BattleOBJECTIVE: To make spacebattle sounds.Project #250 Multi-Speed Light FanOBJECTIVE: To vary the speedof a fan

-54-Project #252 Storing ElectricityOBJECTIVE: To store electricity in a capacitor.Project #253 Lamp Brightness ControlOBJECTIVE:To use a transisto

-55-Project #255OBJECTIVE: To build an alarm that plays music on the radio.Place the circuit next to an AM radio. Tune the radio so no stations areh

-56-Project #257OBJECTIVE: Build a circuit that detects motion.Set the adjustable resistor (RV) to the center position. Turn the slideswitch (S1) on

-57-Project #261OBJECTIVE: To build a motion detector that senses an objectsmovement.Turn the slide switch (S1) on and move the adjustable resistor (

-58-Project #262OBJECTIVE: To show how voltage polarity affects a DC motor.Place the fan onto the motor (M1). Press the press switch (S2). The fanrot

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-59-OBJECTIVE: To build a high pitch bell.Build the circuit shown and press the press switch (S2). The circuitstarts to oscillate. This generates t

-60-Project #269OBJECTIVE: To build a noise activated alarm.Noise-ActivatedBurglar AlarmOBJECTIVE: To build a motor-activated burglar alarm. OBJECTI

-61-Project #272Photoresistor ControlOBJECTIVE: To use a photoresistor to control the brightness ofan LED.In this circuit, the brightness of the LED

-62-Project #274Pressure AlarmOBJECTIVE: To build a pressure alarm circuit.Connect two jumper wires to the whistle chip (WC) as shown. Set thecontro

-63-Project #277OBJECTIVE: To build a circuit that uses a programmed soundintegrated circuit (IC).Space War Soundswith LEDProject #276OBJECTIVE: To

-64-Project #278OBJECTIVE: To connect two sound IC’s together.In the circuit, the outputs from the alarm (U2) and music (U1) IC’s areconnected togeth

-65-Project #280OBJECTIVE: To show how light can control a motor.Turn on the slide switch (S1) and set the adjustable resistor (RV)control so the mot

-66-Project #282OBJECTIVE: To start and stop a motor with light.Place the fan on the motor (M1). Turn on the slide switch (S1), themotor starts spin

-67-Project #284 Mail Notifying Electronic BellOBJECTIVE: To build a circuit toindicate if you have mail bysounding a tone.OBJECTIVE: To build a fl

-68-Project #288OBJECTIVE: To build a complete, working AM radio withtransistor output.AM Radio with TransistorsProject #289OBJECTIVE: To build a co

Project # Description Page #102 Batteries in Series 8103 Ticking Screecher 8104 Spacey Fan 9105 Two-Transistor Light Alarm 9106 Light-Controlled Alarm

-69-Project #290OBJECTIVE: To amplify sounds from the music integratedcircuit. Build the circuit and turn on the slide switch (S1). You will hear lo

-70-Project #293 Police Siren AmplifierOBJECTIVE: To amplify sounds from the music integratedcircuit. Build the circuit and turn on the slide switch

-71-Project #296OBJECTIVE: To show how capacitors can filter out electricaldisturbances.Place the fan on the motor (M1) and turn off the slide switch

-72-Project #299OBJECTIVE: To change space war sounds by blowing.Turn on the slide switch (S1) and you will hear explosion sounds andthe lamp is on o

-73-Project #302OBJECTIVE: To build a lamp thatstays on for a while.OBJECTIVE: To build a fan thatstays on for a while.Replace the lamp (L1) with th

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-2-Qty. ID Name Symbol Part # Qty. ID Name Symbol Part #r 32-Snap Wire 6SC02r 1Analog Meter 6SCM2r 15-Snap Wire 6SC05r 1SCR 6SCQ3r 1Diode 1N40016SCD3r

-7-Project # Description Page #204 Make Your Own Battery (II) 36205 Make Your Own Battery (III) 36206 Tone Generator 37207 Tone Generator (II) 37208 T

-3-(Part designs are subject to change without notice).The FM module (FM) contains an integrated FM radio circuit.Refer to the figure below for the p

Elenco®is not responsible for parts damaged due to incorrect wiring.If you suspect you have damaged parts, you can follow this procedure to systematic

-5-MOREDO’s and DON’Ts of Building CircuitsAfter building the circuits given in this booklet, you may wish to experiment on your own. Usethe projects

Project # Description Page #306 AM Radio 8307 Adjustable Volume FM Radio 8308 Playback & Record 9309 Playing Music 9310 Light-Controlled Music 931

-7-Project # Description Page #408 Oscillator Sound (V) 37409 Transistor Tester 38410 Adjustable Voltage Divider 38411Automatic Display Capital Letter

-8-Project #306OBJECTIVE: To build a one-IC AM radio.Turn on the slide switch (S1) and adjust the variable capacitor (CV) fora radio station. Make s

-9-Project #308Build the circuit shown. Turn on the slide switch (S1), you hear a beepsignaling that you may begin recording. Talk into the micropho

-10-Project #312Connecting the power amplifier IC (U4) to the output of the recordingIC (U6), you can make much louder music than project #308.Turn on

-11-Project #316OBJECTIVE: To build a working FM radio.The FM module (FM) contains a scan (T) and a reset (R) button. TheR button resets the frequen

-12-Project #318OBJECTIVE: To learn the principle of an SCR.This circuit demonstrates the principle of the SCR (Q3). The SCR canbe thought of as an

-8-Project #102OBJECTIVE: To show the increase in voltage when batteries areconnected in series.When you turn on the slide switch (S1), current flows

-13-Project #320OBJECTIVE: To build a music alarm.The alarm circuit activates when you remove the jumper wire frompoints A & B. The jumper wire

-14-Project #323OBJECTIVE: To build a 3mA meter circuit.3mA MeterProject #324OBJECTIVE: To build a voltmeter.0-3V VoltmeterBuild this 0-3V voltmeter

-15-Project #325OBJECTIVE: To understand the function of the adjustable resistor.An adjustable resistor is a normal resistor with an additional arm c

-16-Project #328OBJECTIVE: To learn the principle of an SCR.In this circuit, the 6-volt bulb (L2) will not light until the SCR (Q3) istriggered. Tur

-17-Project #329OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate how a seven segment LED works.The display (D7) is made up of seven segments. Each segmentcontains an LED c

-18-Project #334OBJECTIVE: To configure the sevensegment to display the number 5.Connect A, F, G, C, & D to the negative of thebattery.Display #5

-19-Project #341OBJECTIVE: Turn on and off LED’s using a relay.A relay is an electronic switch with contacts that are opened or closedusing voltage.

-20-Project #343OBJECTIVE: To build a half wave rectifier circuit.A rectifier changes an AC voltage into a DC voltage. A diode (D1) isused because i

-21-Project #347OBJECTIVE: Making telegraph sounds.Press the press switch (S2) down. The circuit oscillates and the ACvoltage generated from the tra

-22-Project #353OBJECTIVE: To make a relay buzzer.When you turn on the switch (S1), you should hear a buzzing soundfrom the relay (S3). The sound is