About Snap Circuits Junior
Snap Circuits Junior brings fun and creativity into the world of electronics! Create your own projects through designing electrical circuits with easy-to-use parts that simply snap together.
Contains 32 pieces
Please refer to the parts layout map included in your kit
Recommended age: 8+ years old
Snap Circuits kits can be requested through the SamePage Catalogue.
When available the kit can be borrowed for 3 weeks.
Caution!
- Adult supervision required
- Choking hazard – not suitable for under the age of 3
- Do not touch moving parts
- Do not connect to electrical outlets or attach extra power sources
- Do not leave circuit unattended
- Read pages 1 and 5 of the Instruction Manual for more information
Getting Started
- Take a look at the kit contents and make note of anything that is missing.
- Next, carefully read pages 1-6 of the Instruction Manual as it contains important safety and parts information.
- Start by placing the base grid on a flat surface.
- You will need a power source for every circuit you build. Your power source is the battery holder with three 1.5V AA batteries (included).
- Start building your circuit! Refer to pages 8-44 of the Instruction Manual for project ideas to get started.
Troubleshooting
If you are having issues with Snap Circuits Junior or have further questions, please visit these resources:
- Pages 1 and 6 of the Instruction Manual
- Product Manuals: https://www.elenco.com/manuals/
- Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.elenco.com/faqs/
- Elenco Contact Information: https://www.elenco.com/contact-us/
Additional Resources
- Elenco and Snap Circuits Videos: https://www.elenco.com/our-videos/
- Project Gallery: https://www.elenco.com/showcase-gallery/
- Snap Circuits Designer App: https://www.elenco.com/snap-circuits-designer/
- Snap Circuits Certificate of Completion: https://www.elenco.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/certificatelinefinal-1.pdf
Suggested Reading
- Electronics for Kids by Øyvind Nydal Dahl
- Iggy Peck, Architect by Andrea Beaty
- The Invention Hunters Discover How Electricity Works by Korwin Briggs
Find these and more on samepagecbrl.bibliocommons.com
FEEDBACK
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