Elenco Electronics Snap Circuits Snaptricity

by Elenco

Product Features

• Build over 75 projects
• Projects relate to electricity and magnetism and how they are used in the home
• Includes: meter, electromagnet, motor, lamps, switches, fan, compass, and electrodes
• Includes 40+ parts
• From Elenco Electronics, the same company that brought you snap Circuits

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.5 x 13.5 x 24.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0013BL3LK
• Item model number: SCBE-75
• Our recommended age: 8 - 12 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 - 15 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,192 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Following the same experiment pattern of other Snap Circuits kits, Snaptricity teaches you how electricity and magnetism work and how they can be used to make each other. Learn about magnetic fields, how the electricity in your home works, how switches control the electricity to the lights in your home, and how series and parallel circuits affect electricity. Snaptricity uses the same "snap" connectors of Snap Circuits to bring electricity and magnetism theories into the practical home.

Product Description

Learn how electricity and magnetism can be used to make each other, learn about magnetic fields, how the lectricity in your home works, how switches control the electricity to the lights in your home, and how series and parallel circuits affect electricity. features Over 40 Parts Includes: Meter, electromagnet, motor, lamps, switches, fan, compass, and electrodes Educational Toy: Projects relate to electricity in the home and magnetism and how it is used. Build over 75 projects

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EEEE - Electrical Engineer Enthusiastic Endorsement, September 22, 2009

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EE Grandpa (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews

= 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 Electronics Snap Circuits Snaptricity (Toy)

When I was in the 5th grade, my parents gave me a Heathkit radio to assemble as a Christmas present. That led to additional interest in electronics, a degree in Electrical Engineering and a career in computer design. Our grandson is continually questioning how all things work, so this seemed like an ideal present for his 5th birthday. He is just starting to read, so he is unable to perform the experiments alone, but it is an exceptional opportunity for grandparent-grandson interaction and bonding.

I am impressed by all aspects of this item, and give it enthusiastic endorsement.

The booklet lists 78 experiments, each with very clear assembly and operation instructions. A very pleasant surprise is the "Educational Corner", which turns each experiment experience into a discussion on diverse topics - electicity, lightning, magnetism and static electicity.

The box claims that the experiments are appropriate for ages 8-108. I can attest that with adult supervision, the experiments hold the rapt attention of children of ages 5, 3 and 1. The 5 year old retains the information we discuss and talks about the details on subsequent use. The 3 year old may not retain the information we discuss, but he understands and contributes to the experiment assembly. The 1 year old sits patiently and then holds out her finger to activate the switches for the experiment, and giggles with every flying saucer launch or light activation.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars love Elenco products, January 26, 2009

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Sheryl K. Tepper (rutland vermont) - 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 Electronics Snap Circuits Snaptricity (Toy)

Snaptricity is not the first Elenco Snap Circuit I have purchased for my grandson. He can do it all himself........these are fabulous. Great educational value; very sturdy....and so engaging for the budding engineer! Perfect for ages starting at 7 or 8..........altho younger siblings are fascinated to watch. Elenco is a responsive and responsible company....when a part is lost, they send it very fast.....they have replaced lost directions as well as parts!

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great learning toy for young boys who love electricity, May 30, 2008

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Andrew J. Hogan - 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 Electronics Snap Circuits Snaptricity (Toy)

Bought it for my pre-school-aged son. We've made circuits detailed in the instructions and our own designs. He loves flipping switches to turn combinations of lights on full / dim / etc. Also loves to launch the propeller off the motor high / low into the air based on switch positions for parallel vs serial circuits including lamps. Things I'd change: the bar magnet is supposed to be stowed in the box close to the compass - I'd put them at opposite ends of the box so the compass keeps true longer. Comes with 3 incandescent lamps - recommend 2 of those and 1 LED to demonstrate difference in power consumption and light quality. Also would be nice to have a different electromagnet unit that could be used in conjunction with the clear iron filings container to show flux lines. One more pushbutton switch (Normally Closed to complement the Normally Open one). Finally, add a simple circuit breaker on the power supply. With today's NiMH AA batteries packing more punch, it would be good to have a tool to explain and demonstrate the importance of safety.