Summary of Contents for Pitsco Education STEM in the Gym Electricity
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STEM in the Gym Electricity User Guide ROI V1017...
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Battery Box • Battery box • 6-volt battery (2) STEM in the Gym Electricity Demo Board • STEM in the Gym Demo Board • 12" alligator clip leads (12 black and 12 red) STEM in the Gym Light and Buzzer Board •...
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STEM in the Gym Generator The generator can be connected to the demo board, knife switch board, and the light and buzzer board. 1. Before using the generator, connect a black lead to the (-) terminal and a red lead to the (+) terminal of each side of the display. 2.
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Battery Box 1. Use a black lead to connect the (+) terminal of the first battery Note: to the (-) terminal of the second battery. The battery box contains two 6-volt batteries. When the battery box is used with the boards, it is necessary to connect the batteries to complete the circuit.
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STEM in the Gym Electricity Demo Board The demo board (Figure 3) can be powered by a battery pack that consists of two 6-volt batteries in a plastic case. Alternatively, the demo board can be powered by the STEM in the Gym Generator.
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Series Circuit 1. Using a red lead, connect the (+) terminal of the power out side of the power switch area to the (+) terminal on the left side of the series circuit area. 2. Using a black lead, connect the (-) terminal of the power out side of the power switch area to the (-) terminal on the right side of the series circuit area.
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Figure 6 Buzzer, Electromagnet, and Motor Disc 1. Use a red lead to connect the (+) terminal of the power out side of the power switch area to the +() terminal of the buzzer. 2. Use a black lead to connect the (-) terminal of the power out side of the power switch to the (-) terminal of the buzzer (Figure 7).
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Knife Switch Board and the Light and Buzzer Board The knife switch board functions as a power switch. It is a clear way to demonstrate what happens when a power switch is turned on/ off. The knife switch can be used with the red or black lead, but you will use the black lead.
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