Elenco Electronics SC3DMEG Instruction Manual page 6

How to Use Snap Circuits
Due to the complex nature of building 3D
circuits, the circuit diagrams use special
symbols that may need additional clarification.
One such example is the symbol for the
vertical snap wire (V1). It consists of two parts,
the horizontal base and vertical stem. In the
illustration below, the base is attached to the
large base grid and the stem is attached to the
mini base grid. The symbol makes V1 appear
as two separate parts, but in reality the symbol
is connected at the red circular ends.
The 45 degree vertical snap wire (V2) is similar
to V1 but mounts at a 45 degree angle
Another symbol of note is the base grid
support. It is important to pay attention to the
orientation of the part in the diagram since it is
not symmetrical. The figure below shows the
symbol with the narrow channel on top. This
corresponds to the 3D rendering showing the
base grid support orientation.
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When inserting the base grid into the base grid
support, it is a good idea to insert an area on
the base grid that doesn't have raised letters
or numbers. The raised text can interfere with
the insertion or cause a tight fit between the
base grid and base grid support.
To install the base grid support onto the base
grid, align the holes of the support with the
base grid pegs in the desired location on the
base grid and press down firmly on the base
grid support. Make sure that the base grid
support is fully seated on the base grid.
The stabilizer is used to connect base grids on
their corners or edges. With eight slots, the
stabilizer allows the base grids to be mounted
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in increments of 45 degrees. To attach the
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stabilizer to the base grid, simply align the
building the 3D circuits.
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desired grooves in the stabilizer with the edges
of the base grids and press down. The figure
below shows how the stabilizer symbol is
presented in the manual and the 3D rendering
of the stabilizer mounted to two base grids.
Some projects use the illusion cards. Separate
them (if they came together), push one into the
Illusion card holder.
If at any point the illusion cards become to
loose to stay in the card holder you can add a
small strip of paper to insure the card fits snug
in the holder.
Then push the holder onto the shaft of the
clear motor (M4).
Note: While building the projects, be careful not
to accidentally make a direct connection across
the battery holder (a "short circuit"), as this may
damage and/or quickly drain the batteries.