Elenco 130-in-1 Electronic Playground and Learning Center
- A classic electronics trainer with 130 experiments
- Learn basic principles of electronics and electricity, physics and magnetism
- Projects include: AM broadcast station, Electronic Organ, LED strobe light, Timer, Logic Circuits and much, much more
- Includes easy-to-read, lab style, illustrated manual
- Brought to you by Elenco Electronics, the same company the brings you Snap Circuits
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 16 x 12.25 x 3.75 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.12 pounds |
ASIN | B0035XSZDI |
Item model number | EP-130 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 10 - 15 years |
Best Sellers Rank | #140,289 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #1,412 in Educational Science Kits |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | June 12, 2006 |
Department | Unisex |
Manufacturer | Elenco Electronics LLC |
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Electronics Playground 130 is a classic electronics trainer for expanding the depths of electronics understanding. It uses the spring/wire connection method for quick and easy modifications and trouble shooting. Learn basic principles of electronics and electricity, physics and magnetism. Comes with built-in speaker, 7 segment LED display, two fully integrated circuits and rotary controls. Complete AM broadcast station, Electronic Organ, LED strobe light, Timer, Logic Circuits and much, much more. Also includes an Easy-to-read, illustrated, lab style manual. 6 AA batteries are required but not included.
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Electronics Playground 130 is a classic electronics trainer for expanding the depths of electronics understanding. It uses the spring/wire connection method for quick and easy modifications and trouble shooting. Learn basic principles of electronics and electricity, physics and magnetism. Comes with built-in speaker, 7 segment LED display, two fully integrated circuits and rotary controls. Complete AM broadcast station, Electronic Organ, LED strobe light, Timer, Logic Circuts and much, much more. Also includes an Easy-to-read, illustrated, lab style manual.
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Customers find the product educational and fun. They say the projects are simple enough to hold the interest of pre-teens. They also appreciate the easy to understand instructions and wiring schematics. Customers describe the kit as very good and usable. However, some customers report issues with the sturdiness of the product.
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Customers find the kit educational, with an excellent resource on basic electronics. They also say it's a great learning tool for experimenting with electronics, and a good introduction to STEM. Customers also say the information is good for developing brains, and provides a base knowledge of circuits and how to make them work properly. They say the projects are fun and easy to do, and that many useful analog circuit designs are included.
"...These components are sufficient to built 51 projects, starting from very simple ones..." Read more
"...Many useful and educational analog circuit designs are included (plus one digital gate logic IC)...." Read more
"...The manual is informative, easy to follow, and gives some basic information about the components. The projects are fun and easy to do...." Read more
"...This kit has a good mix, and ranges from basic components up to a couple of small integrated circuits.The only thing missing is a meter...." Read more
Customers find the kit very informative and a fun learning tool for kids. They also say the projects are easy to do and engaging for curious young minds. Customers also say it's a fascinating toy that keeps their interest high and their time occupied.
"...I think it is a great educational toy...." Read more
"...This one seems more grown up and less like a toy...." Read more
"...The projects are fun and easy to do.Now for the negative.....The build quality! Ok, I can understand something being cheaply made, but come on?..." Read more
"...liked to see something sturdier in this kit, but it's still a fascinating toy that my son is having fun with." Read more
Customers find the instructions and wiring schematics in the kit very easy to understand. They also say the projects are simple enough and most of them will hold the interest of a pre-teen. Customers also say it's easy to work, use, and read. They say the manual provides a lot of easy-to-understand introductory information on circuits and similar topics. They mention the connections are easy to make and the wires are easy put in place for each experiment. Overall, customers are satisfied with the ease of use and documentation of the product.
"...works, but he is learning to read the wiring digrams, he enjoys connecting the wires, and it loves playing with what he builds...." Read more
"...The projects are simple enough and most of them will hold the interest of a pre-teen or young teenager...." Read more
"...The book is sufficient for a VERY basic introduction to the way circuits and electric currents operate, but your kid will need and want more info...." Read more
"...Pros: * The connections were easy to make...." Read more
Customers find the quality of the kit to be very good. They say it's a usable kit for experimenting with electronic circuits, and the book is outstanding. They also say the components are good and the projects are valid. Overall, customers recommend the kit for its great value and the variety of projects.
"I think it is a great kit, possibly the best purchase I've ever made in this price range. I bought it for my nearly 6 years old son...." Read more
"...The 159-page real paper manual that comes with it is a plus (the PDF is also available for download from Elenco's web site)...." Read more
"...The quality of the product is very good, and I know my son will enjoy completing all the projects." Read more
"This is a very usable kit for experimenting with electronic circuits...." Read more
Customers find the value of the product to be great. They say it's sufficient for beginners and advanced experimenters, and provides a lot of experiments for the money.
"...The built quality is - how should I put it - cost efficient and not meant to be abused. There is more paper than plastic...." Read more
"This is a great value purchase, as you get a lot of experiments for the money. I own 6 different snap circuit sets for my little budding scientist...." Read more
"...This was a very inexpensive way to provide a great introduction to electronics...." Read more
"...She loves it! The price is very reasonable...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the toy. Some mention that it works well, while others say that it didn't work at all.
"...The first experiments I correctly wired together didn't work at all...." Read more
"This kit is a very good tool for learning a bit about electronic circuits and construction...." Read more
"...If you follow the numbered connections, the project will not work, but you can quickly identify the errors if you know how to follow the schematic..." Read more
"...The circuits work and the whole thing is visually appealing. I was going to get the 150 but decided on this one instead...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the sturdiness of the toy. They mention that the quality is somewhat flimsy, the frame is a bit floppy, and the construction of the kit is cheesy. The jumper wires are not solid core, and they sometimes have to twist them back together. The case of the product is made of cheap cardboard and is attached to the fliggy cardboard base, making it easy to rip.
"...The construction of the kit is a little cheesy with a not-too-sturdy cardboard chassis, but it's adequate enough since the projects are not meant to..." Read more
"...fix this, or they'll see a lot of returns for this very simple and silly defect...." Read more
"...But the metal wire part bends easily and is a bit difficult to stick into the springs...." Read more
"...This is probably the poorest build quality I have seen on any product. The sides are made of thin plastic and the top is made of cardboard...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the material of the toy. They mention that the construction is cardboard, the whole face of the device is made completely out of thin cardboard, and the pushbutton switch started to fail. The housing is made of plastic and cardboard, making it look and feel cheap. Some mention that it's fragile.
"...There is more paper than plastic. All components are attached to a medium-thick cardboard...." Read more
"...The top of the unit is made of cardboard (more about that in a minute) and it looked like a cat used it for a chew toy...." Read more
"...The biggest negative is that it's made of cardboard, so it's a bit fragile and flimsy; the manual, likewise, is printed on cheap paper and gets torn..." Read more
"...Cons:- It's made primarily of thin cardboard, so I wouldn't give it to a younger kid who may not take care of it well.-..." Read more
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The kit appears small on the picture, and it is not large: There are 2 LEDs, an antenna, a tuning capacitor, 4 capacitors, 7 resistors, a variable resistor, 3 transistors, a diode, a transformer, a speaker, a switch, and terminals to connect a 9V battery.
These components are sufficient to built 51 projects, starting from very simple ones (how bright an LED glows with different resistors connected between it and the battery?) to as complex as an alarm, blinking lights, and even transistor radio (which actually works!). Each project sheet contains a description, a schematic diagram, a wiring diagram (a sketch of layout of all wires) and a wiring checklist (list of which terminals should be connected with which). From time to time, new concepts are explained on saprate pages. Water flow analogy is extensively used to explan parallel and serial connection of resistors and capacitors. There is even a section on logic (OR and AND circuits.
No soldering is required: all wires are easily connected to spring terminals. You bend a spring, slide a wire between the spring coils, and let the spring go - done! I think it is a great idea which makes assembly very easy. Each part is labelled on the cardboard, and each terminal (spring) has a number, which is also indicated on the schematics and on wiring digrams.
The 71-page booklet makes a fair effort to explain the concepts behind each circuit. It is a solid booklet, and the explanations are OK for someone familiar with electronics. I do not think the level of explanations is great for a school student who does not know a thing about transistors - and it is not even written as a kids book or as a school textbook - but with the help of an adult, the booklet can be a significant learning resource.
The built quality is - how should I put it - cost efficient and not meant to be abused. There is more paper than plastic. All components are attached to a medium-thick cardboard. This is not a toy to be stepped on or dropped on the floor. It should be treated the same way as expensive chess or checkers - you take it out of the box, put on a table in front of your kid, and work on a project with him. Then you disconnect the wires and put it back in the box. With this attitude, it will last. I am not complaining about the built quality as long it enables me to get this set at a good price.
The only item that is not provided in the box is a 9 volts battery.
I think it is a great educational toy. I played a lot with electronics when I was at school, and I can only wish that at that time I had something as nice as this kit!
The kit appears small on the picture, and it is not large: There are 2 LEDs, an antenna, a tuning capacitor, 4 capacitors, 7 resistors, a variable resistor, 3 transistors, a diode, a transformer, a speaker, a switch, and terminals to connect a 9V battery.
These components are sufficient to built 51 projects, starting from very simple ones (how bright an LED glows with different resistors connected between it and the battery?) to as complex as an alarm, blinking lights, and even transistor radio (which actually works!). Each project sheet contains a description, a schematic diagram, a wiring diagram (a sketch of layout of all wires) and a wiring checklist (list of which terminals should be connected with which). From time to time, new concepts are explained on saprate pages. Water flow analogy is extensively used to explan parallel and serial connection of resistors and capacitors. There is even a section on logic (OR and AND circuits.
No soldering is required: all wires are easily connected to spring terminals. You bend a spring, slide a wire between the spring coils, and let the spring go - done! I think it is a great idea which makes assembly very easy. Each part is labelled on the cardboard, and each terminal (spring) has a number, which is also indicated on the schematics and on wiring digrams.
The 71-page booklet makes a fair effort to explain the concepts behind each circuit. It is a solid booklet, and the explanations are OK for someone familiar with electronics. I do not think the level of explanations is great for a school student who does not know a thing about transistors - and it is not even written as a kids book or as a school textbook - but with the help of an adult, the booklet can be a significant learning resource.
The built quality is - how should I put it - cost efficient and not meant to be abused. There is more paper than plastic. All components are attached to a medium-thick cardboard. This is not a toy to be stepped on or dropped on the floor. It should be treated the same way as expensive chess or checkers - you take it out of the box, put on a table in front of your kid, and work on a project with him. Then you disconnect the wires and put it back in the box. With this attitude, it will last. I am not complaining about the built quality as long it enables me to get this set at a good price.
The only item that is not provided in the box is a 9 volts battery.
I think it is a great educational toy. I played a lot with electronics when I was at school, and I can only wish that at that time I had something as nice as this kit!
The construction of the kit is a little cheesy with a not-too-sturdy cardboard chassis, but it's adequate enough since the projects are not meant to be permanent. Component connections are made by slipping wires and leads into spring connectors and this works just fine.
The instruction book leaves a little to be desired. It would be nice if they had more explanation and simple theory but as a "starter" to provoke a child's interest in electronics and electricity this is a very good deal.
Also, do not think this is for boys only. Young girls will enjoy getting involved with this. Just ask some of them in my family!
Because the description doesn't list the projects in this kit, here they are in no particular order:
Electronic Woodpecker, Transistor-Transistor Logic Buffer Gate, Electronic Organ, Study Timer, The Chirping Bird, TTL Inverter Gate, Daylight Early Bird, Kitchen Timer, Electronic Cat, TTL AND Gate, Intermittent Alarm Generator, Three-Input AND Gate Using Operational Amplifier, Sonic Fish caller, TTL OR Gate, Comparator, Voice Level Meter, Machine Gun Pulse Oscillator, TTL Exclusive OR Gate, Basic Increase in DC Voltage, Power-On Reset Circuit, Electronic Motorcycle, TTL NOR Gate, Constant -Current Source, Delayed Timer, Two-Tone Patrol Car Siren, TTL Three-Input AND Gate, Integrating Circuit, Pulse Frequency Doubler, Electronic Siren, TTL AND Enable Circuit, Schmitt Trigger Circuit, White Noise Generator, Electronic Metronome, TTL OR Enable Circuit, Noninverting Two-Power Supply Amplifier, DC-DC Converter with Op- Amp, Electronic Grandfather Clock, TTL NAND Enable Circuit, Inverting Two-Power Supply Amplifier, Code Practice Oscillator with ToneControl, Light-Controlled Electronic Harp, TTL R-S Flip-Flop, No inverting Single-Power Supply Amplifier, Crystal Set Radio (Simple-Diode Radio), Horror Movie Sound Effects, NAND Gate Toggle Flip-Flop Circuit, Two-Power Supply Differential Amplifier, Two-Transistor Radio, Strobe Light, TTL Line Selector, Tone Mixing Amplifier , Wireless Code Transmitter, Rapid LED Display Switching, TTL Data Selector, Power Amplifier Using Operational Amplifier, Am Radio Station, Capacitor Discharge/High Voltage Generator, TTL Astable Multivibrator, Voltage Controlled Oscillator Circuit, Operational Amplifier Radio, Capacitors in Series and Parallel, TTL Tone Generator, Operational Amplifier Buzzer, Aural Continuity Tester, Resistors in Series and Parallel, Winking LEDs, Burglar Alarm, Conductivity Tester, Light Dimmer, A One-Shot TTL, Hand-Operated Sweep Oscillator, Transistor Checker, Transistor Switcher, Transistor Timer with TTL, Falling Bomb Sound, Sine wave Audio Oscillator, Transistor Circuit Action, Buzzin' LED, Emergency Siren, Low Distortion Sinewave Oscillator, Sound Amplifier, Son of Buzzin' LED, First Aid Siren, Twin-T Audio Oscillator, Flip-Flop Multivibrator with LED Display, Set/Reset Buzzer, Musical Tempo Generator , Pulse Oscillator Tone Generator, Seven-Segment LED, Digital Circuit, Set/Reset Buzzer, Operational Amplifier Winking LED , Audio Signal Tracer, Basic LED Display, Sound Machine, LED Flashing Light, Radio Frequency Signal Tracer, Transistor Control Switching of LED Display, Big Mouth, Two-LED Winker, Square Wave Audio Oscillator, Transistor, CDS Cell and LED Display Circuit, Shot in the Dark, One Shot Light, Sawtooth Wave Oscillator, Diode-Transistor Logic AND with LED Display, Variable R-C Oscillator, LED Initials, Rain Detector, DTL OR Circuit with LED Display, Oscillator with Turn-Off Delay, Wake Up Siren, Water Level Buzzer with Op-Amp, DTL NAND Circuit with LED Display, Temperature-Sensitive Audio Oscillator, Voice-Activated LED, Metal Detector, DTL Exclusive OR Circuit, Two-Transistor, Directly Connected Oscillator, Logic Tester, Water Level Alarm, Transistor NOR Circuit with LED Display, Push/Pull Square Wave Oscillator, Alternating Current Sound, Three-Step Water Level Indicator, Transistor Flip-Flop Circuit, Pencil Lead Organ, Light Control Sound Circuit, Transistor Toggle Flip-Flop, LED Strobe Light, Sound Alarm Circuit.
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The good: the manual is amazing. We've done snap circuits and read many books on electricity, but this manual explains things so well that a lot of things that I didn't think I would ever really grasp now make sense. The circuits work and the whole thing is visually appealing. I was going to get the 150 but decided on this one instead. There is plenty to keep us occupied for a long time in just this set. If we ever need more though, I will likely seek out a vintage 150 project lab instead of a new one from elenco because the quality of the old ones seems more lasting.
All of this said, I'm still happy we bought it. It's could be much improved quality wise. With elencos positive reputation with Snap Circuits, I would have liked to see something sturdier in this kit, but it's still a fascinating toy that my son is having fun with.
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He will shortly have had this kit for 3 years. In that time he has played with it on many occasions and is now designing his own circuits and learning to draw out schematic diagrams.
After the initial disappointment at the “radio” project failing to produce a sound he has gone on to build less adventurous projects and doesn’t realise the things he is learning during this enjoyable “play”, that help him at school and in everyday life.
The “cardboard” kit has stood up well to the rigours of regular use: the cardboard is intact and none of the many spring terminals are broken.
Vi una reseña y compré este Kit porque lo recomendaba para afianzar conceptos de electrónica, pero mi hijo quedó desilusionado de la calidad de la construcción de este Kit. Todo está hecho de cartón a excepción de las conexiones y cables.
Vi reseñas que lo mencionaban, pero no pensé que sería tan grave. Pues si está muy endeble y frágil. La parte de abajo está pegada con cinta adhesiva.
Se me hizo muy caro para un juguete con una construcción tan barata y frágil.
De cualquier manera mi hijo ha estado jugando con él y me gusta la idea de que sí viene la explicación de los conceptos de electrónica.