Elenco Snap Circuits SC-750R Student Training Program

by Snap Circuits

Product Features

• Build over 750 experiments with 80 parts
• Experiments included: sound activated switch, lie detector, adjustable light controller, am radio, rechargeable battery and many more
• Parts included: photo resistor, power amplifier, variable capacitor, analog meter, solar cell, computer interface, full color manuals
• Includes Snapcase 7 heavy duty plastic case with custom foam inserts for housing your Snap Circuits parts
• Part of the extremely popular Snap-Circuits educational electronics series from Elenco Electronics

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16.5 x 12 x 6.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000IXMP6Q
• Item model number: SC-750R
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 - 15 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,660 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Elenco Snap Circuits SC-750R Student Training Program: The Model SC-750R is an in-depth exploration of the electronic components included with the SC-750 Snap Circuits Extreme. Ideal for use in home schooling, middle schools and high schools, where students will grasp the basic principles of electronics. The Student Guide for the SC-750R includes 138 pages of educational curriculum. Written with the help of educators, the Student Guide is essential in covering all topics related to electricity and electronics being taught in middle schools and above. Includes real world applications and problem solving quizzes. The optional Teachers PAK Model TG-750, sold separately, includes five project books, teacher guide, and three student guides. The teacher guide is meant to prepare educators for proper introduction of Snap Circuits and guide them through each chapter with quizzes for students to test their knowledge. Topics Covered: Resistors, Capacitors, Transistors, Motors, Integrated Circuits, Switches, Series Circuits, Parallel Circuits, Batteries, Relays, Transformers, Digital Recording, 7-segment Displays, SCRs, Analog Meters, Diodes, FM Radio.

Product Description

Electronics Kit. Ages: 8 Years & Up. Made by Elenco.

The Model SC-750R is an in-depth exploration of the electronic components included with the SC-750 Snap Circuits Extreme. Ideal for use in home schooling, middle schools and high schools, where students will grasp the basic principles of electronics. The Student Guide for the SC-750R includes 138 pages of educational curriculum. Written with the help of educators, the Student Guide is essential in covering all topics related to electricity and electronics being taught in middle schools and above. Includes real world applications and problem solving quizzes. Requires 4 "AA" Batteries.

The optional Teachers PAK Model TG-750, sold separately, includes five project books, teacher guide, and three student guides. The teacher guide is meant to prepare educators for proper introduction of Snap Circuits and guide them through each chapter with quizzes for students to test their knowledge.

Each SC-750R comes with a lightweight, durable case with custom foam inserts to store all Snap Circuit parts. Easy to identify missing components.

Topics:

• Resistors
• Capacitors
• Transistors
• Motors
• Integrated Circuits
• Switches
• Series Circuits
• Parallel Circuits
• Batteries
• Relays
• Transformers
• Digital Recording
• 7-segment Displays
• SCRs
• Analog Meters
• Diodes
• FM Radio

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great stuff!, May 4, 2009

By 

dmk-brooklyn "dmk" (Brooklyn) - See all my reviews

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

This review is from: Elenco Snap Circuits SC-750R Student Training Program (Toy)

If you think you want this, or that someone might like it, you're probably right.

It might be a bit overwhelming for a young kid with no guidance but I feel like it's a perfect "learn by doing" training kit for understanding electronic component assembly and design.

If you're not on a tight budget I'd recommend going with the higher numbered kits. You can always upgrade but (at least for me) there's merit to removing friction/barriers to momentum when I'm learning a new subject. OTOH you could always use upgrade purchases as incentives for progress.

The documentation seems excellent. I'm still working through the Student manual. I haven't used the (Windows only) computer interface so I can't comment more on that.

You'll definitely want to buy the AC adapter (not included, there is a space for it in the case). Although in short order you'll probably be able to build your own ;-).

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely awesome, December 29, 2010

By 

Roderic Sisk - 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 

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This review is from: Elenco Snap Circuits SC-750R Student Training Program (Toy)

We bought this for my five year old son as his big "finale" Christmas present. He'd been after us for about a year for one of these sets, but given the expense involved at retail locations we had to hold off for and event. A couple of weeks ago we paid a paltry $110 for the above. Perhaps it will come down again later, maybe it was a mistake.

Regardless, this item is indeed worth it at twice the price. The quality of all components is faultless. The case is well worth it, and holds all parts securely. Each bay is even labeled. The books are very well made, printed with bright sharp colors and well written. So far the projects are well paced for my son and I. He can follow the diagrams and put most of them together with only occasional clarification provided by myself.

You will want to do this with your kids. Or, I guess, I think you SHOULD want to do this with your kids. My five year old quickly decided he wanted to design his own circuits. He was able to tell me what he wanted it to do, and we built it together. Though it was his idea to test his own design, he did need my help planning it out and may have caused some damage without it. We're smart folks, but beyond scant high school memories of cursory lessons, I'm mostly ignorant of electronics. My guess is, if you're even considering buying this for your children, you and your kids will have a lot of fun learning with this product.

Utterly satisfied. And again, we would be at twice the price.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Electronics Kit, September 17, 2010

By 

Movie Dan "Movie Dan" (USA) - 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 

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This review is from: Elenco Snap Circuits SC-750R Student Training Program (Toy)

Awesome kit for kids and teens. My 10 and 12 year old boys spend hours putting together electronic projects and haven't even gotten to the coolest part - hooking the leads to the family computer to use the imbedded Oscilliscope (shows the shape, duration, amplitude of the electricity (harmless battery power only) at various points in the circuits they create. Over 700 projects and easy to understand samples of each with great directions. My boys just call me in to check out their project when finished (I don't even help them usually).

I like the case too - I believe it's worth the extra money to get it - keeps everything organized.