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  • Page 2 Snap Circuits ® uses building blocks with snaps to assemble real electronic circuits. Each block has a function: switch, light, battery, different length wire blocks, and more! With easy-to-follow simply snap together to create working circuits! project manual, Table of Contents What is electricity? Nobody really knows.
  • Page 3 Model SCSPY1 PARTS LIST QTY. NAME Part # Base Grid 6SCBGMBK (7.7x5.5) 1-snap wire 6SC01 2-snap wire 6SC02 3-snap wire 6SC03 5-snap wire 6SC05 B3|B3B 3AA Battery holder 6SCB3 Capacitor 470mF 6SCC5 White LED 6SCD6 Red/Green/Blue 6SCFRGB Filters Jumper Wire Black 6SCJ1 Jumper Wire Red 6SCJ2 NPN Transistor...

  • Page 4: Motion Detector

    Dr. Spark uses the motion detector to make sure there are no unauthorized people entering Secret Spy Kit lab. What will you use your motion detector for? You could set up the motion detector in your room or play area to monitor movement. Test its sensitivity and range, using it to detect when someone enters your base.

  • Page 5: Vibration Alarm

    Mission 3: Vibration Alarm Dr. Spark suggests that you create alarms that notify yourself of any disturbances to protect your most valuable stuff. Kids can place the vibration sensor on different surfaces to see how it reacts to various movements. Enhancing their understanding of sensor technology and practical applications in security.
  • Page 6 Mission 5: Break the Beam Build the circuit shown. • Part A: Turn on the slide switch (S1). The white LED (D6) is only on when the press switch (S2) is pushed. • Part B: Replace the press switch (S2) with the phototransistor (Q4, "+" on top).
  • Page 7 Mission 7: Transistor Amplifier Turn on the slide switch (S1). The white LED (D6) is only on when the press switch (S2) is pushed. Part B: Replace the press switch (S2) with the phototransistor (Q4, "+" on top). Cover and uncover Q4 to change the LED brightness. Compare the LED brightness in this circuit to part C of project 1, which did not have a transistor amplifying the current through Q4.

  • Page 8: Water Alarm

    Project 9: Flashlight • Turn on the Slide Switch (S1), and the White LED (D6) lights. • Part B, Vibration Flicker Light: Replace the slide switch (S1) with the vibration switch (S4). Tap on S4 or bang on the table to make the LED flash.
  • Page 9 Project 11: Mini Rechargeable Battery Turn on the slide switch (S1). The white LED (D6) lights and the 470mF capacitor (C5) charges up. Turn off the switch, and notice how the LED stays on for a short time. Remove C5 and see how quickly the LED goes out when you turn off the switch.
  • Page 10 Project 13: Vibration Light Turn on the slide switch (S1), then tap on the vibration switch (S4) or bang on the table to light the white LED (D6) for a few seconds. When the vibration switch is activated it turns on the white LED and charges the 470mF capacitor (C5).
  • Page 11 Project 15: Motion Detector - Siren • Build the circuit, place the base grid into the blue stand (with the slide switch (S1) touching the stand), and carefully stand it up. Position it near the edge of a table, facing across a room. •...
  • Page 12 Project 17: Time Delay Light Turn on the slide switch (S1), then press and release the press switch (S2). The white LED (D6) turns on and slowly turns off. Pressing S2 charges the 470mF capacitor (C5). With S2 released, C5 slowly discharges through the 5.1kW resistor (R3) and NPN transistor (Q2).
  • Page 13 Project 19: Trip Wire Alarm that Shuts Off • Turn on the slide switch (S1). Nothing happens. Disconnect the black jumper wire and a siren sounds. Reconnect the black jumper wire to shut off the siren. • If you had a longer jumper wire then you could lay it across a doorway or room.
  • Page 14 Project 21: Sensitive Light Controlled Siren • Turn on the slide switch (S1). A siren plays if there is any light on the phototransistor (Q4). • If the siren turns on too easily then add the 5.1kW resistor (R3) across between snaps labeled X &...
  • Page 15 Project 23: Short Siren Turn on the slide switch (S1), then press and release the press switch (S2). A siren plays for a few seconds. Push S2 again to re-start the siren. Connect the red jumper wire across snaps labeled A & B, A & D, or B &...
  • Page 16 Project 25: Blow the Light On and Off • Build the circuit and turn on the slide switch (S1). • The white LED (D6) should be on, but slowly gets dimmer as the 470mF capacitor (C5) charges up. • Blow directly into the microphone (X1) to change the LED brightness for a moment.
  • Page 17 About Your Snap Circuits Parts ® (Part designs are subject to change without SWITCHES BATTERY HOLDER notice). The slide & press switches (S1 & S2) connect The batteries (B3 or B3B) produce an electrical BASE GRID (pressed or “ON”) or disconnect (not pressed or voltage using a chemical reaction.
  • Page 18 (sounds) apply pressure to its surface. Its exceeds a turn-on threshold brightness then increases. A high current will burn out an LED, so the current must be limited by other components in the circuit (Snap Circuits LEDs have internal resistance typically varies between 1kW and ®...
  • Page 19 A circuit amplifies and filters this voltage, but only responds to changes in the radiation level - so is only triggered by moving objects (motion). When motion is detected a timing circuit is used to control other snap circuits devices for a few seconds, such as an alarm.
  • Page 20 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 21: Dos And Don'ts Of Building Circuits

    Contact ELENCO if you have questions ® WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD - Never connect Snap Circuits ® or need guidance. to the electrical outlets in your home in any way!

  • Page 22: Basic Troubleshooting

    Advanced Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting If you suspect you have damaged parts, you can follow this 1. Most circuit problems are due to incorrect procedure to systematically determine which ones need replacing: assembly, always double-check that your circuit exactly matches the drawing for it. 1.
  • Page 23 Snap Circuits Spy Kit Parts Layout ® IMPORTANT: If any parts are missing or damaged, DO NOT RETURN TO RETAILER. Go to elenco.com/replacement-parts or e-mail us at support@elenco.com. Note: A complete parts list is on page 2 in this manual.

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