Electronic Playground 50-in-one

by Elenco

Product Features

• Build over 50 Electronic projects including finger touch lamp, metal detector, transistor radio, alarm
• Learn about voltage, current, resistors, capacitors and much more
• Uses spring hook-up method
• Requires 1 "9V" battery

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.5 x 10.3 x 3.6 inches ; 1.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00000IUD2
• Item model number: EP-50
• Our recommended age: 10 - 12 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 10 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,756 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #41 in Toys & Games > Learning & Education > Science > Physics
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review

The Electronic Playground & Learning Center is a great way to introduce kids to the world of electronics. Easy-to-build circuits teach the operation of over 50 electronic circuits, without requiring the use of any tools or soldering. Learn about the use of voltage, currents, resistance, resistors, capacitors, and about many other electronic principles and components. The Electronic Playground & Learning Center is easy to understand and comes fully assembled with all electronic parts and step-by-step instructions. It requires one 9-volt battery (not included). --Chris Livesay

Product Description

Help your child expand their electronics understanding with Elenco's Electronics Playground & Learning Center, which includes 50 amazing experiments and requires no previous knowledge. Spinning coil connections make it safe and easy for anyone to use. Build an alarm, radio, metal detector and more, all while learning about the wonders of electronics. Easy-to-read and illustrated instructions are included for all 50 experiments. One nine-volt battery, not included, required.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

62 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great kit ... Well Done... Very Educational, January 9, 2004

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Michael F. Frey "copperpop" - See all my reviews
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= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Electronic Playground 50-in-one (Toy)

The Electronic Playground reminds me very much of the type of electronics kit I had when I was young. I bought this for my son who is 6. While the instructions and details were a little above his head the kit was not. The projects are very straight forward and the the wiring guides are as easy as "connect the dots" (really!). My only minor complaint is that the frame is a bit flimsier (paper and plastic)then I would like.

My son and I did two projects in about 2 hours (two of the smaller ones) and I was able to use the kit to make some customizations (leverage the variable resistor add a light to the electronic buzzer etc.) and show him how circuits/components can be expanded and improved.

But beyond the ease of use the instruction booklet is really quite an excellent resource on basic electronics. For an older child the kit could/should provide a pretty good grounding (pardon the pun). The combination of straight forward instructions (so you get get things to work) and well written explanations (so you know why they work) is great.

I really can't wait to do more projects with my son or ....
maybe I'll just borrow it at night and do them myself.

44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect way to start learning electronics!, July 31, 2003

A Kid's Review

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Electronic Playground 50-in-one (Toy)

This IS the best educational toy I have ever seen! With all the bells and whistles you could possibly want, it's the perfect way to start your kid learning electronics. I would suggest being at least 11 years old though because the going can get a little tough for younger kids after the 10th of 50 experiments! The only problem is you might not want to put it on something unstable because it is a little delicate. Otherwise enjoy a nice gift for someone just starting electronics!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent learning device, March 28, 2009

By 

J. B. Kramer "photoburner" (North Florida, USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Electronic Playground 50-in-one (Toy)

I got this for my ten year old son who was interested in electricity and electronics. We have been going thru the lessons one at a time and he has been learning a lot. The book that comes with the toy is written so that he can understand the concepts of resistance and capacitance which is as far as we have gotten so far.

The toy is lightly built and would probably be reduced to junk outside of adult supervision but it is sturdy enough for him to use when supervised.