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Snap Circuits “Arcade”, Electronics Exploration Kit, Stem Activities for Ages 8+, Full Color Project Manual (SCA-200)
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Color | Arcade |
Brand | Snap Circuits |
Theme | Science |
Product Dimensions | 15.5"L x 2.5"W x 11.9"H |
Controller Type | Button Control |
About this item
- 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.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 15.5 x 2.5 x 11.9 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.25 pounds |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B00VKRK7K0 |
Item model number | SCA-200 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 8 years and up |
Batteries | 4 AA batteries required. |
Best Sellers Rank | #3,112 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #41 in Educational Science Kits |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | September 15, 2015 |
Manufacturer | Elenco Electronics LLC |
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"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."
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Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.
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Build cool, unique projects – all from one box!
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So Many Projects to MakeSTEM kits come with a clear, easy to understand illustrated instruction manual. Follow along step-by-step and complete multiple projects with each product. Build dozens of fun and unique projects from one box. |
Safe with No Tools RequiredBuild with your hands! All products are assembled simply by snapping parts together, no tools required. Only Snap Circuits products use patented CircuitSafe Technology to keep kids safe while they play. |
What's insideAll Snap Circuits kits come with everything you need (batteries excluded) to complete real electronic circuits. Components combine to create working circuit boards just like the ones found inside televisions, radios, and other electronic devices. |
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Model Number | SCB-20 | SC-100 | SC-500 | SCA-200 | SCG225 | MYHSCP20 |
How Many Projects | 21+ | 100+ | 500+ | 200+ | 125+ | 53 |
Number of Parts | 13 | 29 | 75 | 36 | 45 | 72 |
Batteries Required | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | No | ✓ |
Recommended Age | 5+ | 8+ | 8+ | 8+ | 8+ | 8+ |
Features Alternative Energy | ✓ | ✓ |
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"...It’s great fun and educational as well.The kit is very well constructed and designed to make it easy to put each circuit together...." Read more
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"...FUNCTIONALITY and IMPRESSIONSThe project manual is an excellent work book for learning about electronic components and circuits...." Read more
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We construct the various “ experiments” much like we’re working together on a jigsaw puzzle. It’s great fun and educational as well.
The kit is very well constructed and designed to make it easy to put each circuit together. Personally, I wish it had more in the way of scientific explanations for the functional components of integrated circuits. But, even so, it serves as a great introduction to how electronic circuits function, and after all, it’s main intent and purpose is for a curiously-minded child’s toy.
I've had a lifelong relationship with electronics in the hobby universe, and I can really appreciate the forethought and work that went into designing and implementing this kit. The snap concept is great. The reversible motor with the fan/flying saucer is wonderful. Using the motor for a generator, and having a meter to see low level effects will be fun. I worked out all this stuff with random supplies scrounged here and there when I was a kid, so didn't need a kit like this, but I'm sure I would have loved it. And might even have avoided a few major shock experiences working with line voltages. No regrets, but this kit is a fantastic way to introduce youngsters to that invisible "stuff" that we are so interdependent with in this modern world.
I probably ought to add that it seems one might easily burn out the meter, for example if it is on the lowest amp range and is connected directly across the batteries. Don't know if it has protection built in, but for those not familiar with meters, they're pretty sensitive about how much current you put through them. No problem on the voltage measuring range, but on the amp ranges, make sure you follow the instructional circuit closely before closing any switches.
QUALITY and CONSTRUCTION:
The kit consists of a number of electronic components embedded in “Snap Circuit” modules. Even though most of the connectors are solid bridges used to make connections between components, there are a few wire connectors. All the connectors and modules connect via a male/female snap.
The base project board is made of plastic and is used to align the components when constructing the circuits.
FUNCTIONALITY and IMPRESSIONS
The project manual is an excellent work book for learning about electronic components and circuits. My son loves to run through each project. I also love to work with him on these projects and feel that they explain the properties and functionality of each component and project at a level that he can understand.
The Projects are interesting and build upon the previous to allow you child to understand basic concepts and to use them as “tools” to eventually create their own circuits bases on what they have learned.
PROS:
Quality components
“Snap” method of connecting circuits is durable and forgiving with young children.
Very detailed, yet easy to follow project book where each projects builds upon the previous.
CONS:
My son now wants me to buy him all the Snap Circuits Kits available.
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These sets are high quality - well built, the pieces are durable and can be used in multiple ways, the instructions are easy to follow, and the projects are fun, creative, and great learning tools. We have recommended the sets to friends, and none have been disappointed. A full 5 stars!