Elenco 75-in-One Elecronic Project Lab

by Elenco

Product Features

• A classic electronics trainer
• Learn basic principles of electronics and electricity, physics and magnetism
• Uses the spring-wire connection and bredboard methods
• Includes easy-to-read, lab style, illustrated manual
• Brought to you by Elenco Electronics, the same company the brings you Snap Circuits

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15 x 11 x 3.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008BFZJ
• Item model number: MX-905
• Manufacturer recommended age: 10 - 15 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #122,990 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

75-in-One Elecronic Project Lab is a classic electronics trainer for expanding the depths of electronics understanding. It uses the spring/wire connection method for quick and easy modifications and trouble shooting. Everything included to build a Timr Buzzer, Burglar Alarm, Logic Tester, Motion LED, Pulse Width Modulation, Water Level Alarm, Sound Level Meter, DC to DC converter, Four Level Photometer, Two Stage Timer Sound, Voltage Detector, Optical Volume, and many, many more.

Product Description

75-in-One Elecronic Project Lab is a classic electronics trainer for expanding the depths of electronics understanding. It uses the spring/wire connection method for quick and easy modifications and trouble shooting. Everything included to build a Timr Buzzer, Burglar Alarm, Logic Tester, Motion LED, Pulse Width Modulation, Water Level Alarm, Sound Level Meter, DC to DC converter, Four Level Photometer, Two Stage Timer Sound, Voltage Detector, Optical Volume, and many, many more.

Features include:

•A classic electronics trainer
•Learn basic principles of electronics and electricity, physics and magnetism
•Uses the spring-wire connection and bredboard methods
•Includes easy-to-read, lab style, illustrated manual
•Brought to you by Elenco Electronics, the same company the brings you Snap Circuits

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars sparks the imagination, March 14, 2005

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Carolyn Rampone "Carolyn D'Amico Rampone" (Plantation, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Elenco 75-in-One Elecronic Project Lab (Toy)

This thing is fantastic. It has 75 possible experiments that can be done without help if you stay within the age group recommended. Kids can use the included wires to make bells, buzzers, lights, sirens, and more. It's all about following the diagram and connecting the included wires to the terminals. That's all there is too it. It travels well too for hours and I mean hours of fun in the car. The parts are all connected to the board so there's nothing to fall out. You can buy extra wire anywhere. This "toy" is a great value.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun and varied, but lacking in educational quality, November 6, 2006

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M. Hammes - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Elenco 75-in-One Elecronic Project Lab (Toy)

The 75 projects in this lab are interesting and many customers will enjoy putting them together. It is a worthwhile item for use as a toy, but don't expect a novice to gain any relatively deep understanding of circuitry.

The projects are delivered in "cookbook" fashion, i.e. this-connects-to-that-connects-to-the-other. Reasons for why a circuit should be set up this way are minimal. Sometimes it will say something like "the transistor and capacitor provide the signal, while the other capacitor and resistor control the frequency." Why we should use one capacitor over another is not addressed.

The manual also attempts to teach the reader how to read the schematics, but this instruction is also lacking.

Overall, though, this is an enjoyable kit, and worth the price in terms of how much there is to do. Someone looking for something more educational, though, might look elsewhere.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT FOR LEARNING THE BASICS OF ELECTRICITY/ELECTRONICS!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR KIDS, January 18, 2007

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L. Jones - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Elenco 75-in-One Elecronic Project Lab (Toy)

I bought the 75-in-One Project Lab for my 11 yr. old boy for Christmas. He could not wait to sit down with me and start learning how to build the electronic projects. When we did sit down and start learning about the kit, his interest grew even more and he really enjoys building the projects. This is an excellent tool for teaching the basics of Electricity/Electronics. I would recommend that parents start out by making sure to have your child read the book from the beginning and make sure that he/she understands the basics before starting on the projects.