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National Geographic EPIC CIRCUITS Project Manual

National Geographic EPIC CIRCUITS Project Manual

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40+ Projects Guide

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  • Page 1 EPIC CIRCUITS SCI ENC E KIT 40+ Projects Guide...

  • Page 2: Parts Guide

    ADULT SUPERVISION RECOMMENDED This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the P ARTS GUIDE following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS before use of this product. Retain this instruction manual This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may since it contains important information, address, and phone numbers for future reference.
  • Page 3 Module with a motor HOW TO USE THE MULTIFUNCTION MODULE Affix this filter to the inside that spins Note: For some projects, you’ll want only the funnel installed to maximize multifunction module Transfers electrical VACUUM SPINNER when connected to a airflow.

  • Page 4: Before You Begin

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN Always build your circuits on a flat, stable surface. Follow the diagram for each project carefully There is no on/off switch. Watch this short video and be sure to follow the positive and Once batteries are installed, and get started faster! negative signs as indicated.
  • Page 5 BUILD AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT USE THE TOGGLE SWITCH TO TURN THE LIGHT ON AND OFF PARTS NEEDED Power block • Wires x 2 • RGB light PARTS NEEDED Power block • Wires x 3 • RGB light • Toggle switch In Project 1 we made a closed circuit, or a complete path for electricity...

  • Page 6: Push Button

    PUSH FOR POWER CONTROL THE RGB LIGHT PARTS NEEDED Power block • Wires x 3 • RGB light • Button switch PARTS NEEDED Power block • Wires x 3 • RGB light • Dial switch CIRCUIT LESS SCIENCE ELECTRICITY A doorbell is PROJECT 4 TURN an example...
  • Page 7 COMBINE COLORS WITH THE T-WIRE MAKE THE RGB LIGHT TURN WHITE PARTS NEEDED Power block • Wires x 2 • T-wire • RGB light • Dial switch PARTS NEEDED Power block • Wires x 2 • T-wires x 2 • RGB light • Dial switch • Button switch PROJECT 11 Build the circuit as shown using all 4 ports of the RGB light.
  • Page 8 12 13 14 SPIN, SPIN, SPIN THE FAN! CREATE FAN ART PARTS NEEDED Power block • Wires x 3 • Spinner module • Fan • Toggle switch • Dial switch • Button switch PARTS NEEDED Power block • Wires x 3 • Spinner module Fan •...
  • Page 9 16 17 REGULATE AIR SPEED + FLOAT A BALL DEFY AIRFLOW + CATCH A BALL + BLOW BUBBLES! PARTS NEEDED Power block • Wires x 3 • Multifunction module • Funnel • Dial switch PART NEEDED Foam ball PART NEEDED PROJECT 21 Bubble wand PART NEEDED Copter...
  • Page 10 SCORE A GOAL CREATE A VACUUM CLEANER + ADJUST THE VACUUM'S POWER PARTS NEEDED Power block • Wires x 3 • Toggle switch • Multifunction module • Funnel PARTS NEEDED Power block • Wires x 3 • Toggle switch • Multifunction module • Funnel PARTS NEEDED Vacuum filter •...
  • Page 11 LAUNCH A COPTER CREATE A COLORFUL SPINNING PARALLEL CIRCUIT PARTS NEEDED Power block • Wires x 3 • Toggle switch PARTS NEEDED Power block • Wire • T-wires x 2 • Button switch • RGB light • Spinner module • Fan Spinner module •...
  • Page 12 ALTERNATE BETWEEN A SERIES CIRCUIT AND A PARALLEL CIRCUIT CREATE AN "AND" LOGIC GATE PARTS NEEDED Power block • Wires x 2 • T-wires x 2 • Toggle switch • Button switch • RGB light • Spinner module • Fan PARTS NEEDED Power block •...
  • Page 13 CREATE AN "OR" LOGIC GATE BUILD A TWO-SWITCH COPTER LAUNCH PARTS NEEDED Power block • Wires x 4 • Toggle switch PARTS NEEDED Power block • Wire • T-wires x 2 Button switch • Spinner module • Copter Toggle switch • Button switch Spinner module •...
  • Page 14 BUILD A TRAFFIC LIGHT BUILD A COLORFUL BUBBLE MACHINE PARTS NEEDED Power block • Wires x 3 • T-wire • RGB light • Toggle switch • Button switch PARTS NEEDED Power block • Wire • T-wires x 2 • RGB light • Toggle switch • Bubble wand • Multifunction module • Funnel PROJECT 31 Build another “Or”...
  • Page 15 BUILD A BUBBLE TURBINE BUILD THE ULTIMATE COLORFUL BUBBLE TURBINE PARTS NEEDED Power block • Wire • T-wires x 2 • Toggle switch • Spinner module • Fan • Multifunction module • Funnel • Bubble wand PARTS NEEDED Power block • Wires x 2 • T-wires x 2 • RGB light • Toggle switch Spinner module •...
  • Page 16 CREATE A CIRCUIT WITH MULTIPLE LOGIC GATES INCREASE AND DECREASE ELECTRICAL CURRENT PARTS NEEDED Power block • Wires x 4 • T-wires x 2 • RGB light • Toggle switch • Dial switch • Button switch PARTS NEEDED Power block • Wires x 2 • T-wires x 2 • Toggle switch • Dial switch Multifunction module •...
  • Page 17 WHAT'S MISSING? CROSSWORD PUZZLE Here’s an Example: What do you ne d to What’s mis ing to The vacu m isn’t What’s mis ing? make the fan spin? close the circuit? working...what’s mis ing? Match the circuit to its missing piece on the bottom row. DOWN 1.
  • Page 18 F ind your way through the MAZE maze to complete the circuit! UNTANGLE THE WIRES! Find your way through the maze to complete the circuit! Trace the wires through the tangle to figure out which ones you need to plug into the RGB Module to make it glow!
  • Page 19 WORD SEARCH DESIGN YOUR OWN CIRCUIT 1. Write down an idea of what you want your circuit to do: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ M L C D X M J Y S T O G G L E 2. In the space below, use a pencil to draw wires between the parts to determine how the electricity will flow. M Y G O M U P I M F L Y T J M WORD BANK 3.
  • Page 20 DESIGN YOUR OWN CIRCUIT ANSWERS F ind your way through the 1. Write down an idea of what you want your circuit to do: maze to complete the circuit! Here’s an Example: What do you ne d to What’s mis ing to The vacu m isn’t ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What’s mis ing?
  • Page 21 TO L E A R N M O R E , V I S I T N ATG E O.C O M / I N F O © National Geographic Partners LLC. All rights reserved. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC and Yellow Border Design are trademarks of the National Geographic Society, used under license. Visit our website: nationalgeographic.com ©...