Tag: Circuits

Snap Circuits “Arcade”, Electronics Exploration Kit, Stem Activities for Ages 8+, Full Color Project Manual (SCA-200)


Price: $45.46
(as of Jan 04, 2025 04:55:26 UTC – Details)



“Snap circuit’s arcade uses building pieces that snap on a simple “rows-and-columns” base grid that functions like the printed circuit board found in most electronic products. Each component is easily identifiable by a different color and functional purpose. This STEM kit includes over 200 projects that utilize 30 components. Includes projects like an internal micro controller that is pre-programmed with lots of fun to play interactive games, a programmable word fan, a tri-color light orb, and a dual-LED display. The snap circuit’s arcade building sets offer concrete, STEM/ steam concepts with fun learning activities and creativity. Learn the basics of electricity, engineering, and circuitry with full color, curriculum-rich, easy-to-follow instructions.requires 3 AA batteries (not included).snap circuit products were created to provide a fundamental, hands-on education in how electrical circuits work to run everyday devices. All parts mount on plastic modules that snap together with ease. Young engineers will have hours of educational fun learning about electronics and how to build circuits. The circuit safe patented safety device (unique to Snap Circuits branded products) makes learning circuitry safe.snap circuits products have won many awards, including toy of the year (toty), Austria’s best toys for kids, parent’s Choice Recommended, good housekeeping’s best toy, family choice, National Parenting publications awards (Nappa gold), children’s choice, Dr. Toy (100 best children’s products, 10 best educational products, Green toy company), the inaugural seriously STEM award & Kapi award.snap circuits is endorsed by Educators worldwide and used in schools, libraries, museums, and stem programs.”
SO MANY TOYS IN A SNAP: Make dozens of cool electronic gadgets – all from one box! A safe and fun way to introduce children ages 8+ to the basics of electrical engineering! Build exciting projects and toys using the included colorful instruction book!
AMAZING VALUE So many fun electric-powered projects you can make and play! Build 20+ games with fun sounds and lights! 36-piece kit also builds over 200 exciting and unique projects that come together in a snap! Watch your child write their very own spinning LED message- powered by circuits they engineered themselves!
GREAT GIFT Give the gift of learning and fun this holiday season! Snap Circuits kits will keep kids busy and having fun all year round. Combine with other Snap Circuits kits for even more projects!
NO TOOLS NEEDED: Unlike traditional electronic kits, no soldering or tools required! The number and color-coded pieces come together in a snap on the included plastic grid. Structured like a building block toy and hands-on from start to finish, Snap Circuits kits are the best way to foster a life-long love of circuitry and building in any child! Batteries required.
AWARD WINNING KITS! We’re proud to produce high quality products loved by kids, parents,and educators. Snap Circuits kits have won a number of awards – including the Specialty Toy of the Year Award, Seriously STEM! award, Good Housekeeping’s Best Toys, Purdue University’s Engineering Gift Guide, National Parenting Center’s Seal of Approval, Toy Insider’s Top Holiday Toys, placement on the Dr. Toy list of 100 Best Children’s Products and placement on the Dr. Toy list of Best Educational products, and the “Stem Approved” Trustmark from Stem.org.

Customers say

Customers find this science fundamentals kit fun and educational. It includes basic concepts and teaches kids how circuits work. The instructions are easy to follow and the design is simple for young children to assemble. They find it a great learning experience for people of all ages who are not familiar with electricity.

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Open Circuits: The Inner Beauty of Electronic Components (Packaging may vary)


Price: $39.99 - $20.00
(as of Jan 02, 2025 16:27:24 UTC – Details)



Open Circuits is a photographic exploration of the beautiful design inside everyday electronics. Its stunning cross-section photography unlocks a hidden world full of elegance, subtle complexity, and wonder.

Our phones, computers, and appliances are made of hundreds of internal components, each precisely engineered to perform a certain function, but none intended to actually be seen. Through painstakingly executed, vividly detailed cross-section photography, Open Circuits reveals the surprising—and often accidental—beauty hiding inside the electronic components that drive our everyday devices.

From resistors to LEDs, USB cables to headphone jacks, stepper motors to nixie tubes, the book’s arresting imagery transforms more than 130 components into delightful works of art. As you visually dissect the components’ insides, you’ll learn about how they work and how they were made. Open Circuits has something for everyone to appreciate, whether you’re a seasoned electrical engineer, an amateur tinkerer, or simply a lover of art and photography.

From the Publisher

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‘Aesthetic and informational’

“Anyone interested in electronics and/or macrophotography will enjoy this book from both an aesthetic and informational standpoint. . . . It’s truly a technological and photographic masterpiece.”

—Jeremy Cook, Embedded Computing Design

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Copy of Open Circuits on black background
‘Unlocks a hidden world’

“Its stunning cross-section photography unlocks a hidden world full of elegance, subtle complexity, and wonder. . . . Open Circuits has something for everyone to appreciate, whether you’re a seasoned electrical engineer, an amateur tinkerer, or simply a lover of art and photography.”

—Lee Goldberg, Electronic Design

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Spread of Open Circuits on yellow background
‘A fascinating journey’

“This book made me fall in love with electronics all over again . . . Part history book, part coffee-table book, and part journey into the inner lives of the electronics, [Open Circuits] is a fascinating journey through the history of electronics.”

—Haje Jan Kamps, TechCrunch

About the Authors

Eric Schlaepfer runs the popular engineering Twitter account @TubeTimeUS, where he posts cross section photos, discusses retrocomputing and reverse engineering, and investigates engineering accidents. Some of his better-known projects include the MOnSter 6502 (the world’s largest 6502 microprocessor, made out of individual transistors) and the Snark Barker (a retro recreation of the famous Sound Blaster sound card).

Windell H. Oskay is the co-founder of Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories, where he designs robots. A longtime photographer, he holds a B.A. in Physics and Mathematics from Lake Forest College and a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Texas at Austin. He is the author of The Annotated Build-It-Yourself Science Laboratory.

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About the Publisher

No Starch Press has published the finest in geek entertainment since 1994, creating both timely and timeless titles like Python Crash Course, Python for Kids, How Linux Works, and Hacking: The Art of Exploitation. An independent, San Francisco-based publishing company, No Starch Press focuses on a curated list of well-crafted books that make a difference. They publish on many topics, including computer programming, cybersecurity, operating systems, and LEGO. The titles have personality, the authors are passionate experts, and all the content goes through extensive editorial and technical reviews. Long known for its fun, fearless approach to technology, No Starch Press has earned wide support from STEM enthusiasts worldwide.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ No Starch Press; Combined edition (November 1, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1718502346
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1718502345
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1220L
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.31 x 0.87 x 10.31 inches

Customers say

Customers find the book’s photography amazing and detailed, with wonderful photos of an array of components, cables, and retro tech. They appreciate the good explanations for each subject and the detailed descriptions that help understand electronic components. The book is described as an easy read with just the right amount of text, making it a joy to read with their children. Many customers consider it a great gift for those interested in computers, electronics, electrical engineering, or technology in general.

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