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Project 36
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- Page 1 Instruction Manual AGES 8 108 Project 36 Projects 1 - 163 Project 40 Copyright © 2017 by Elenco Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this book shall be reproduced by 753135 ® any means; electronic, photocopying, or otherwise without written permission from the publisher. U.S.
- Page 2 Table of Contents Basic Troubleshooting Advanced Troubleshooting Parts List 2 - 3 Project Listings 12 - 13 How to Use Snap Circuits 4 - 6 Projects 1 - 163 14 - 92 ® About Your Snap Circuits Parts 7 - 8 Bonus Circuits 93 - 96 ®...
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Page 3: Side Ways
Parts List (Colors and styles may vary) Symbols and Numbers Important: If any parts are missing or damaged, DO NOT RETURN TO RETAILER. Call toll-free (800) 533-2441 or e-mail us at: help@elenco.com. Customer Service ● 150 Carpenter Ave. ● Wheeling, IL 60090 U.S.A. Qty. -
Page 4: Parts List
Parts List (Colors and styles may vary) Symbols and Numbers Important: If any parts are missing or damaged, DO NOT RETURN TO RETAILER. Call toll-free (800) 533-2441 or e-mail us at: help@elenco.com. Customer Service ● 150 Carpenter Ave. ● Wheeling, IL 60090 U.S.A. Qty. - Page 5 How to Use Snap Circuits ® Snap Circuits uses building blocks with snaps This is labeled and requires three (3) 1.5V Some circuits use the jumper wires to make ® to build the different electrical and electronic “AA” batteries (not included). unusual connections.
- Page 6 The figure below shows the stabilizer allows the base grids to be mounted Note: Go to: www.snapcircuits.net/sc3dmeg to accidentally make a direct connection across symbol with the narrow channel on top. This in increments of 45 degrees. To attach the for interactive 3D pictures to help with the battery holder (a “short circuit”), as this may...
- Page 7 How to Use Snap Circuits ® The clear motor (M4) will often have the wind projects the mirror ball is placed on the orange In some projects one or two components are fan mounted on it; simply push the fan onto the motor (M9).
- Page 8 About Your Snap Circuits Parts ® BASE GRID (Part designs are subject to change without notice). The reed switch (S9) is an electrical switch Wires transport electricity just like pipes are The base grids are platforms for mounting that can be controlled by a magnet. It has two used to transport water.
- Page 9 About Your Snap Circuits Parts ® SOUND MODULE LEDs through the motor will turn the shaft. It can also be used as a generator, since it produces The melody IC (U32) contains a specialized The blue, blink red, and color2 LEDs (D9, an electric current when the shaft is turned.
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Page 10: Introduction To Electricity
Introduction to Electricity What is electricity? Nobody really knows. We only know how to produce it, There are two ways of arranging parts in a circuit, in series or understand its properties, and how to control it. Electricity is the movement of sub- in parallel. -
Page 11: Dos And Don'ts Of Building Circuits
DOs and DON’Ts of Building Circuits After building the circuits given in this booklet, you may wish to experiment on your Examples of SHORT CIRCUITS - NEVER DO THESE!!! own. Use the projects in this booklet as a guide, as many important design concepts are introduced throughout them. - Page 12 Advanced Troubleshooting (Adult supervision recommended) Snap wires: Use this mini-circuit to test each of the snap Elenco is not responsible for parts damaged due to incorrect ® wiring. wires, one at a time. The lamp should light. If you suspect you have damaged parts, you can follow this procedure to systematically determine which ones need replacing: Lamp (L4), blue LED (D9), blink red LED (D11), color2 LED...
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Page 13: Table Of Contents
Project Listings Project # Description Page # Project # Description Page # Project # Description Page # Color Light Funky Sounds Indoor & Outdoor Blue Light Low Funky Sounds Disco Lights Red Light Variable Speed Fan Angled Disco Projector Lamp Light New Speed Fan Both Sides Lights Play a Melody... - Page 14 Project Listings Project # Description Page # Project # Description Page # Project # Description Page # Fast Lifter Illusion Card Speed Control Wall Fan Magnet Fan Generator Wall Fan 2 Fast Magnet Fan Generator 2 Green Light Ball 45° LEDs Water Completes the Circuit Showcase Pivot LED bar...
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Page 15: Project 3
Project 1 Color Light Snap Circuits uses electronic blocks that snap onto a clear plastic base grid to build ® different circuits. These blocks have different colors and numbers on them so you can easily identify them. This set contains both large (11” x 7.7”) and small (7.7” x 5.5”) base grids;... -
Page 16: Lamp Light
Project 4 Lamp Light Project 5 Play a Melody The lamp (L4) converts electricity into light. It is an incandescent light bulb, just like other incandescent bulbs in homes except smaller. In an incandescent bulb Build this circuit, then turn on the slide electricity heats up a high-resistance wire until it glows, Modify the preceding circuit to be this switch (S1) to play a melody with the... -
Page 17: Rotation Light
Project 7 Rotation Light The 3D snaps enable Build the circuit as shown; it has you to rotate a light to two 3D snaps mounted on two 90 any position. degree vertical snap wires (V1), and then the color2 LED (D12) is mounted on the 3D snaps. -
Page 18: Spinning Horizontal Lights
Project 12 Spinning Horizontal Lights -17-... - Page 19 4. Mount the LED assembly from step 2 between the 5-snap wire on grid B and the 2-snap wire on grid C, as shown. The teeth on the large Note: Go to: www.snapcircuits.net/sc3dmeg for interactive 3D pictures to help with building the 3D circuits.
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Page 20: Ceiling Light
Ceiling Light Think of this circuit as a room with a ceiling light fixture. Note: Go to: www.snapcircuits.net/sc3dmeg for interactive 3D pictures to help with building the 3D circuits. -19-... - Page 21 Assembly (adult supervision recommended): 4. Place the remaining parts on grids A & C. 1. Place base grid supports on base grid A. Turn on the slide switch (S1) to light the 4.5 Lamp (L4). 2. Place parts on base grids B, & D, and install into base grid supports on grid A.
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Page 22: Efficient Ceiling Light
Project 16 Ceiling Fan Project 14 Efficient Ceiling Light Use the preceding circuit, but replace the melody IC with the Use the preceding circuit, but carefully replace the lamp clear motor, wind fan, and two (L4) with the blue or color2 LED (D9 or D12, “+” to the 2-snap wires, mounted as right). - Page 23 Project 20 Assembly: 1. Place base grid supports on base grid A. 2. Install grids B & D into base grid supports on grid A. The pegs can be pointed in either direction. 3. Mount grid C on top of grids B & D using 4 stabilizers. 4.
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Page 24: Gears 23
Project 21 Gears Build the circuit as shown. The large gear is placed on the gear insert and mounted on the orange motor (M9), and the small gear is placed on a 3D snap which is mounted on a stack of snap wires (a 5-snap on level 1, 3-snaps on levels 2 and 3, a 2- snap on level 4, and a 1-snap on level 5). -
Page 25: Reed Switch
Project 23 Reed Switch Project 24 Magnet Controlled Sound Build the circuit, and hold the magnet next to the reed switch (S9) to turn on the color2 LED (D12). Move the magnet around to turn the switch and LED on and off. If you listen closely you may hear the reed switch turning on or off. -
Page 26: Funky Blinking Lights
Project 28 Funky Blinking Lights Project 30 Project 29 Funky Sounds Low Funky Build the circuit and turn on the slide switch Sounds (S1). The LEDs (D11 & D12) are blinking. Notice that when the blink red LED (D11) is on, the brightness of the color2 LED (D12) is lower, Use the preceding circuit because the voltage from the batteries is but replace the blink red... -
Page 27: Any Angle Leds
Project 33 Any Angle LEDs Note: If the LED assembly fit seems tight, remove this 1-snap wire. Project 34 Assembly (adult supervision recommended): Any Angle LEDs 1. Place base grid supports on base grid A. Variants 2. Mount parts on grids B & C, and install in base grid supports in grid A. -
Page 28: Super Spinning Magnet
Project 35 Super Spinning Magnet Assembly: 1. Place base grid supports on base grid A. 2. Mount parts on grid B (except the blue jumper wire), and install in base grid supports in grid A. The pegs should be facing inward. 3. -
Page 29: Spinning Vertical Lights
The blink red LED (D11) is blinking (and providing mechanical stability). Note: Go to: www.snapcircuits.net/sc3dmeg for interactive 3D pictures to help with building the 3D circuits. Project 37 Faster Spinning Vertical Lights... -
Page 30: Vaulted Ceiling House
Project 38 Vaulted Ceiling House Note: Go to: www.snapcircuits.net/sc3dmeg for interactive 3D pictures to help with building the 3D circuits. -29-... -
Page 31: Vaulted Ceiling House With Roof Lights
Assembly (adult supervision highly recommended): 5. Add the remaining parts on grids D & E. 1. Place base grid supports on base grid A. Turn on the slide switch (S1). The clear motor (M4) spins a ceiling fan, the melody IC (U32) plays a tune, and the lamp (L4) lights. 2. -
Page 32: Box Cover Circuit
Box Cover Circuit This circuit is shown on the cover of the Snap Circuits ® Illumination box and manual. Use that picture to help with building it. Note: Go to: www.snapcircuits.net/sc3dmeg for interactive 3D pictures to help with building the 3D circuits. -31-... - Page 33 Assembly (adult supervision highly recommended): so spinning the magnet with your finger lights the blue LED (D9), then secure the string with tape. 1. Place base grid supports on base grid A. 2. Mount parts on grids B & C (for jumper wires, leave one end unconnected), and install in base grid supports in grid A.
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Page 34: Disco Effects
Project 41 Disco Effects Assembly (adult supervision recommended): 1. Place base grid supports on base grid A. 2. Place parts on base grids B, & C, and install into base grid supports on grid A. The pegs should be facing inward. 3. -
Page 35: Disco Effects (Ii)
Disco Effects (II) Project 42 Assembly (adult supervision recommended): 4. Place the remaining parts on grids A & C. Note that grid C is upside down, so place the parts on it carefully. The mirror ball 1. Place base grid supports on base grid A. is placed on the orange motor (M9). - Page 36 -35-...
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Page 37: Overhead Lights & More
Assembly (adult supervision recommended): 3. Mount grid C on top of grids B & D using 4 stabilizers, attaching the 2 1. Place base grid supports on base grid A. vertical snap wires (V1) as you do it. 4. Place the remaining parts on grids A & C. Turn on the slide switch (S1) to light the three LEDs. -
Page 38: Lifting 37
Project 45 Lifting Assembly (adult supervision recommended): 1. Place base grid supports on base grid A. 2. Tie one end of a piece of string to the hole in the gear insert, and place the gear insert on the orange motor (M9). Insert the screw into the orange motor shaft but do not screw it in very far. -
Page 39: Windmill 38
Project 46 Windmill Assembly: 1. Place base grid supports on base grid B. 2. Place parts on grid A, and install into base grid supports on grid B. 3. Install remaining parts on grid B. Blow on the fan to simulate a strong wind. If you blow hard enough then the color2 LED (D12) will light. -
Page 40: Tall Angled Roof House
Project 48 Tall Angled Roof House -39-... - Page 41 Assembly (adult supervision highly recommended): 4. Mount grids D & E, at the angles shown and with pegs facing down, on top of grids B & C using 6 stabilizers, and attaching the 45 degree 1. Place base grid supports on base grid A. vertical snap wires (V2) from grids B &...
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Page 42: Tall Angled Roof House Variants
Project 49 Tall Angled Rood House Variants Underside view Use the preceding circuit, but carefully replace the lamp (L4) with the melody IC (U32), clear motor (M4, with green fan), or one of the LEDs (D9, D11, or D12). The “+” side should be to the left. -
Page 43: House With Doorbell
Project 52 House with Doorbell Assembly: 1. Place parts on grid B, including the base grid support, 90 degree vertical snap wires (V1), and press switch (S2). Note that grid B is the two-sided grid, and the press switch is on the reverse side. Install grid B on grid A. 2. -
Page 44: Festive House With Roof Lights
Project 53 Festive House with Roof Lights -43-... - Page 45 Assembly (adult supervision highly recommended): 4. Mount grids D & E at the angles shown and with pegs facing down, on top of grids 1. Place base grid supports on base grid A. 2. Mount parts on grids B and install in base grid supports in grid A. The B &...
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Page 47: Quiet Chandelier Circuit
Assembly: 3. Attach the large gear to the gear insert, place it on the orange motor (M9) and secure it with the screw. 1. Place base grid supports on base grid A. 4. Place the orange motor on grid C, then mount grid C on top of grids B &... -
Page 48: Indoor & Outdoor Lights
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Page 49: Festive House 22
Assembly: 3. Mount grid E on top of grids B & D using 4 stabilizers. 1. Place base grid supports on base grid A. 4. Place the remaining parts on grid A. 2. Place parts base grids B & C, then install grids B, C, & D into base grid supports on grid A. -
Page 50: Disco Lights
Project 58 Disco Lights Build the circuit as shown; it has the blue LED (D9) and color2 LED (D12) each mounted on two vertical snap wires (V1). Place the mirror ball on the orange motor (M9). Turn on the slide switch (S1. Place the circuit in a dark room, so that light from the blue and color2 LEDs reflects off the mirror ball to the walls and ceiling. -
Page 51: Both Sides Lights
Project 60 Both Sides Lights Assembly: 1. Place base grid supports on base grid A. 2. Place parts base grids B, then install grid B into base grid supports on grid Grid B must be the two-sided grid. 3. Place the remaining parts on grid A. Turn on the slide switch (S1) to light the LEDs (D9, D11, &... -
Page 52: Disco Spotlight
Project 63 Disco Spotlight Assembly: 1. Place base grid supports on base grid A. 2. Place parts base grids B, then install grid B into base grid supports on grid A. Note that the blue LED (D9) is mounted on the 45 degree vertical snap wires (V2) so it can shine over grid A. -
Page 53: 2-Speed Mirror Ball
Project 66 2-Speed Mirror Ball Project 67 2-Speed Fan Build the circuit, placing the mirror ball on the orange motor (M9) and the wind fan on the clear motor (M4). Turn on the slide switch (S1); both the mirror ball and the fan spin. -
Page 54: Tree House
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Page 55: Brighter Tree House
Assembly (adult supervision recommended): Turn on the slide switch (S1). The blue LED shines on the spinning mirror ball, the color2 LED lights up the festive tree, and the melody IC (U32) plays music. 1. Place base grid supports on base grid A. For best effects place the circuit in a dark room. -
Page 56: Highlighted Tree House
Highlighted Tree House Project 73 Use the project 70 circuit, but add two 45 degree vertical snap wires (V2) beneath the color2 LED (D12). Then add the reed switch (S9) and lamp, so that the lamp will shine towards the festive tree. The reed switch is only used here for mechanical support, so do not use the magnet to activate it. -
Page 57: Manual Rotation Vertical Lights
Project 78 Manual Rotation Vertical Lights Assembly (adult supervision recommended): 1. Place base grid supports on base grid A. 2. Place parts on grid B, and install into base grid support on grid A. The pegs should be facing inward. 3. -
Page 58: Ceiling Disco Ball
Project 81 Ceiling Disco Ball -57-... - Page 59 Assembly (adult supervision recommended): 5. Mount grid D on top of grids B & C using 4 stabilizers, attaching the two vertical snap wires (V1) as you do it. 1. Place base grid supports on base grid A. 2. Place parts on base grids B & C, and then install grids B & C into base grid supports on grid A.
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Page 60: Rotating Field
Project 82 Rotating Field Build the circuit, mounting the gear insert and the large gear on the orange motor (M9). Place the magnet in the center of the gear. Turn the slide switch (S1) on and the gear starts to rotate. When one end of the magnet faces the reed switch (S9), the fan spins and blue LED flashes. -
Page 61: Lifter
Project 84 Lifter When the motor spins backwards it generates a voltage which lights the color LED. Assembly : 1. Place base grid supports on base grid A. 2. Place parts on both sides of the double sided grid B, then install grid B into base grid supports on grid A. 3. -
Page 62: Fast Lifter
Project 86 Project 87 Project 85 Magnet Fan Fast Magnet Fan Fast Lifter Use Project 84 circuit, but remove the Use the preceding circuit, but place the Place a blue jumper wire across the string and 45 degree vertical snap wire blue jumper wire across the red LED red LED (D11). -
Page 63: Side Ways 2
Project 90 Side Ways Project 91 Side Ways 2 Use the preceding circuit, but attach a 3D snap on the back of the two vertical snap wires (V1) connected to the clear motor (M4) and lamp (L4). Attach the orange motor (M9) across the Place all the parts on the base two 3D snaps as shown. -
Page 64: Swing Leds
Project 92 Swing LEDs Project 93 Swing LEDs ? Place the circuit on a white page and Place all the parts on the base rotate so the LEDs are facing down. grid, then assemble the LEDs on Turn on the switch; a color pattern the vertical snap wires (V1). -
Page 65: Rocking Switch
Project 95 Rocking Switch Note: If the LED Build the circuit, then place the magnet across the base grid assembly fit seems supports as shown. Turn on the slide switch (S1) and the red loose add a 1-snap LED (D11) starts blinking. Slowly rotate the reed switch (S9) wire between one of the 3D snaps and a V1. -
Page 66: Speed Change
Project 99 Speed Change Build the circuit as shown; mounting the gear insert and the small gear on the orange motor (M9). Place the magnet in the center of the gear. Turn the slide switch (S1) on; the gear rotates, and the blue LED (D9) lights as a melody plays. -
Page 67: Door Bell
Project 102 Door Bell Build the circuit; mounting the gear insert and the small gear on the orange motor (M9) as shown. Place the magnet on the gear. Turn the slide switch (S1) on; the gear rotates and the blue LED (D9) lights. -
Page 68: Fan Speed 2
Project 106 Fan Speed Build the circuit as shown, mounting the gear insert and the large gear on the orange motor (M9). Place the magnet in the center of the gear. Turn the switch on, the gear slowly rotates, the blue LED lights and the fan spins. -
Page 69: Mirror Ball Speed Control
Mirror Ball Speed Control Project 109 Build the circuit and turn on the slide switch (S1). The mirror ball spins and three LEDs light. Push the press switch (S2) to make the mirror ball spin faster. All the electricity flowing through the orange motor (M9) splits up between the three LEDs. -
Page 70: Generator
Project 114 Generator Build the circuit as shown; then mount the illusion card holder on the motor shaft. Wind the string through the mirror holder and then around the motor shaft about 10 times. Holding the base with one hand pull the string; the blue LED (D9) lights briefly. Spinning the motor generates enough voltage to light the LED. -
Page 71: Arrow Leds
Project 118 Arrow LEDs Place all the parts on the base grid then assemble the parts on and around the two 45 degree vertical snap wires (V2) Turn the slide switch (S1); the LEDs light and form a arrow shape. You can attach the egg to one of the LEDs. -
Page 72: Overhead Lights 35
Project 120 Light Stairs Place all the parts on the base grid, then assemble the parts on the two 90 degree vertical snap wires (V1). Position the LEDs to the right as shown. Turn on the slide switch (S1); all the lights turn on and a melody plays. -
Page 73: Egg Head
Project 122 Egg Head Place all the parts on the base grid then assemble the parts on the two 90 degree vertical snap wires (V1). Install the egg on the color2 LED (D12). Turn on the slide switch (S1). The LEDs and lamp all light as the egg changes colors. Project 123 Robot Place the parts on the base grid, then mount the 3-snap wires and lights on the 90 degree... -
Page 74: 124 Plane
Project 124 Plane Place the parts on the base grid, then assemble the parts on the four 90 degree vertical snap wires (V1). Be sure to hold the “plane” so that the green fan does not touch the base grid. Turn the slide switch (S1) on;... -
Page 75: 125 Mini Plane
Project 125 Mini Plane Note: If the LED assembly fit seems loose add a 1-snap wire between one of the 3D snaps and a V1. Place the parts on the base grid then assemble the parts on the four 90 degree vertical snap wires (V1). Be sure to hold the “plane”... -
Page 76: 128 Triple Parallel
Project 127 Triple Series Build the circuit as shown, leaving the press switch (S2) out of the circuit for now. Turn on the slide switch (S1); most likely nothing will happen. Now add the press switch between the points labeled A&B, B&C, or C&D, and push it. - Page 77 AND Circuit Project 129 Place the magnet next to the reed switch (S9) to turn it on, push the press switch (S2), and turn on the slide switch (S1) in different combinations while seeing if the lamp (L4) lights. Fill out this table with the results: If switch S9, switch S1, AND switch S2 are on then the lamp will be on.
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Page 78: Emf 2
Project 131 Back EMF When the switch is pressed, electricity flows from the battery (+), through the clear motor (M4) and press switch, then back to the negative side (-) of Build the circuit as shown. the battery, but does not flow through the LED Push the press switch since it is backwards. - Page 79 Project 135 LEDs in Parallel Project 134 LEDs in Series Build the circuit and close (turn on) the slide switch (S1). The LEDs (D9 & D11) light. Current flows from the batteries through the LEDs and back to the battery through the switch.
- Page 80 Green Dot Project 138 Project 139 Lighted Cross Place the parts on the base grid, then assemble the parts on the two 45 degree vertical snap wires (V2). Turn on the slide switch (S1); the LEDs light as the melody IC (U32) makes a strange sound; the sound may not be very loud.
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Page 81: Wall Fan
Project 141 Wall Fan Project 142 Wall Fan 2 Use the preceding circuit, but replace the clear motor (M4) with the lamp (L4), Place the parts on the base grid, then and replace the melody IC (U32) with the clear motor. Turn on the slide switch assemble the parts on the 90 degree (S1);... -
Page 82: Showcase
Showcase Project 144 Assembly: 1. Place base grid supports on base grid A. 2. Place parts on grids B & C, then install into base grid supports on grid A. The pegs must be pointed inward. 3. Install remaining parts on grid A. Place the gear insert on the orange motor (M9), flat side up. -
Page 83: Current Law
Project 145 Current Law In this circuit, the clear motor (M4) is in series with a parallel circuit. The parallel circuit has three current paths, S1 & D9, S2 & D11 and S9-D12. The amount of current flow through the paths are not equal, indicated by how fast the fan spins. -
Page 84: Twice On Off
Project 147 On Off Project 148 On Off 2 Use the preceding circuit, but replace the lamp (L4) with the melody IC (U32). Turn the slide switch (S1) on, the melody Assembly : IC (U32) sounds once when the reed switch (S9) is closed and opened. -
Page 85: Compass
Project 152 Compass Refrigerator Door All materials have tiny particles with electric magnetite, an iron ore that magnetism was charges, but these are so well balanced that first seen in. you do not notice them unless an outside The earth we live on is a giant magnet, due to voltage disturbs them. -
Page 86: Downdraft
Downdraft Project 153 Assembly : 4. Assemble the pencil fan per the instructions on the following page. 1. Place base grid supports on base grid A. 5. Install a pencil into the mounting base, then place type A fan 2. Place parts on grids B, then install grid B on base grid on the pencil tip. - Page 87 Pencil fan assembly instructions: 1. Take a sheet paper and cut half inch strips widthwise. 2. Folder paper strips in half as shown. 3. Take a folded paper strip and hold it vertically fold side up. 4. Insert both ends of a second paper strip between the folds of the first strip horizontally, fold side on the right.
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Page 88: Strobe
Strobe Project 154 Assembly : 1. Place the base grid supports on base grid A. 2. Place parts on grid B, then install grid B on base grid supports on grid A. The pegs must be pointed inward. 3. Place remaining parts on grid A, and connect the blue jumper wire. 1. -
Page 89: Super Spotlight
Project 155 Super Spotlight Assembly: 1. Place the base grid supports on base grid A. 2. Place parts on grids B &C and install into base grid supports on grid A. 3. Install remaining parts on grid A except the blue jumper wire. -
Page 90: Tower
Project 157 Tower Assembly (adult supervision recommended): 1. Place the base grid supports on base grid A. 2. Place parts on grid B (except the jumper wires) and install into base grid supports on grid A. Note that two snap wires hang off the top of grid B. 3. -
Page 91: Mega Tower
Project 158 Mega Tower Assembly (adult supervision recommended): 1. Place the base grid supports on base grid A. 2. Place parts on grid B (except the jumper wires) and install into base grid supports on grid A. Note that two snap wires hang off the top of grid B. 3. -
Page 92: Super Tower
Super Tower Project 159 Assembly (adult supervision highly recommended): 1. Place the base grid supports on base grid A. 2. Place parts on grid B (except the jumper wires) and install into base grid supports on grid A. 3. Install remaining parts on grid A except the blue jumper wire. 4. -
Page 93: Spinning Reed Switch
Spinning Reed Switch Project 161 Project 160 Spinning Reed Switch 2 Use the preceding circuit, but replace the blink red LED (D11) with the clear motor (M4). Attach the fan to the clear motor. Note: If the LED assembly fit seems tight, When the reed switch (S9) passes the magnet remove this 1-snap wire. -
Page 94: Bonus Spinning Mirror Beeper
Bonus Projects These projects require additional Snap Circuits parts this set with others. If you experiment further on your ® that are not included in this set, but most can be built own then be sure to follow the guidelines in the DOs if you also have Snap Circuits®... -
Page 95: Bonus Spinning Mirror Beeper 90
Project B2 Bonus Spinning Mirror Beeper 90° Requires parts from model SC-3Di. Modify the preceding circuit to be this one, which has the white LED (D6) and phototransistor (Q4) at a 90 degree angle to each other. Place a mirror in the illusion card holder and mount it on the clear motor (M4). -
Page 96: Bonus Reflection Light
Project B4 Bonus Reflection Light Requires parts from model SC-3Di. Turn on the slide switch (S1). If the clear motor (M4) is not spinning then push the press switch (S2) to get it started. Completely cover the color LED (D8) to block all its light. Place the circuit in a dark room and watch as light from the color2 LED (D12) is reflected onto the walls. - Page 97 Note: Go to: www.snapcircuits.net/sc3dmeg for interactive 3D pictures to help with building the 3D circuits. -96-...
- Page 98 Going Further The structures shown below require additional Snap Circuits parts that are not included in this set, but may ® be part of other Snap Circuits sets you already have. They are provided here as examples of what can be ®...
- Page 99 Other Snap Circuits Products! ® visit www.elenco.com or call us toll-free at 800-533-2441. For Snap Circuits For a listing of local toy retailers who carry Snap Circuits ® ® accessories, additional parts, and more information about your parts visit www.snapcircuits.net. Model SC-3DI Model SC-SNAPINO with over 150 projects...
- Page 100 SC-3D M.E.G. Parts Layout Important: If any parts are missing or damaged, DO NOT RETURN TO RETAILER. Call toll-free (800) 533-2441 or e-mail us at: help@elenco.com. Customer Service ● 150 Carpenter Ave. Wheeling, IL 60090 U.S.A. Note: A complete parts list is on pages 2 and 3 in this manual.