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LECTRONIC
lab LAB
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Written and Developed for EfO, Inc. by
Jorge L Talierdo, Electrical Engineer.
Technical Drawings by Carlos Quintana
Dlustrations by Tom Howell
Editors: Gary Gibson

Douglas Gibson
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Solderless Electronic Kit
ELECTRONIC MOTORCYCLE
LAB KITA16
* * * START H E R E * * *
(A) PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT.

To build an electronic project that generates the sound of a motorcycle, starting and speeding up.
(B) CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION of a low frequency two-transistor oscillator, si mi

lar to the one explained in Mr. Circuit Lab Kit
With this project you can generate the sound of A10.
a motorcycle starting and speeding up.
The frequency of this oscillator (speed of the
You can accelerate or slow down your electronic motorcycle) is controlled by potentiometer R2.
motorcycle by rotating potentiometer R2. Adjusting R2 you can accelerate or slow down
the motorcycle.
The circuit of the Electronic Motorcycle consists Now you are ready to assemble this project.
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SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST
Part*
- Battery Snap SL35001
- R1:3.3K ohm SL01077
- R2:100K ohm Potentiometer SL33008
- Q1: 2N3904 Transistor SL18001
- Q2:2N3906 Transistor SL18002
- C1:10 uF Capacitor SL05003
- Speaker SL27001
SPEAKER
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(C)Step By Step Assembly Instructions
* ELECTRONIC MOTORCYCLE / LAB KIT A16
GET THE SOLDERLESS CIRCUIT BOARD AND BUILD ( ) STEP 6.
THE PROJECT ALWAYS COMPARING YOUR WORK TO Find the lOuf capacitor. Install Its positive
THE ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM. lead (long lead) into hole 14b, and its
negative lead (short lead) into hole 20b.
( )STEP1.
Find the Battery Snap. Insert the red ( )STEP7.
wire into hole 1f, and the black wire into Find the potentiometer. Insert the wire
hole 1e. connected to the center lead into hole 8j,
and the wire connected to the lefttoadinto
( ) STEP 2. hole14e.
Get one wire. Insert one end in hole 1j
and the other end in hole 9], as shown ( ) STEP 8.
in the pictorial diagram. - < = = = Find the speaker. Insert one of itstoadsinto
hole 15a, and the other into hole 20a.
( ) STEPS.
Find the 3.3K ohm resistor (Orange, ( ) STEP 9.
Orange, Red, Gold). Insert one lead Get three wires. Install them as follows: one
into hole 1h, and the other into hole 8h. from 1a to 15b, one from 9f to 18e, and one
from 13c to 19c. '
( ) STEP 4.
Find the 3904 transistor. Insert its leads ( ) STEP 10.
into holes 13d, 14d and 15d. Be sure its STOP! Before you test your project verify it
flat side is pointing in the direction against the Assembly Diagram, to be sure
shown in the assembly diagram. that ai the components are installed in the
right place. Also be sure that there are no
( ) STEP 5. short circuits on the board (wires or leads
Find the 3908 transistor. Insert its leads touching each other).
into holes 18d, 19d and 20d. Be sure its
flat side is pointing in the direction
shown bi the assembly diagram.
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RAILROAD L I G H T S
LAB KITA17
* * * START HERE * * *
To build an electronic project that alternately flashes a pair of LEDs.
(B) CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

The Railroad Lights project alternately flashes a pair opposite polarity, are connected to the output of the
of L E D s at the rate of about two blinks per second, clock (pin 3 of the 555) through two 220 ohm resistors.
producing the s a m e effect a s railroad signals.
To operate this device, just connect the battery to the When pin 3 of the 555 is positive (High) L E 0 2 will be
battery s n a p . forward biased (anode positive, cathode negative)
and L E D 1 reverse biased, therefore, L E D 2 will light
The circuit of the Railroad Lights is basically made of and LED1 will remain off. The opposite situation
a 555 Timer working a s a clock, similar to the one occurs when pin 3 is negative.
explained in Mr. Circuit Lab Kit A11. Two L E D s in Now you are ready to assemble the project.
Part*
R3
- R1:6.8K ohm SL01085
220 OHMS
- R2:33K ohm SL01101
- R3:220 ohm SL01049
- R4:220 ohm SL01049
R4 - 555 IC Timer SL14004
220 OHMS - C 1 : 1 0 u F Capacitor SL05003
- LED1 & LED2: L E D s SL06001
LED2
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RAILROAD LIGHTS / LAB KIT A17
THE PROJECT ALWAYS COMPARING Y&UR WORK TO Find the 10u.F capacitor. Install its positive
THE ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM. lead (bng lead) into hole 11c, and its negative
lead (short lead) into hole 10c.
( )STEP1.
Find the Battery Snap. Insert the red wire ( ) STEP 8.
into hole 1f, and the black wire into hole Find one red LED (light emitting diode). Insert
1e. its long lead into hole 21 i, and the short lead
into hole 22i.
( ) STEP 2.
Find the Integrated Circuit555. Install it in ( ) STEP 9.
the board with the notch, dot or band at Find one red LED (light emitting diode). Insert
one end in the right direction, as shown in its long lead into hole 22a, and the short lead
the assembly diagram (holes:10e, 11e, into hole 21a.
12e, 13e, 10f, I1f, 12f, 13f).
( ) STEP 10.
( ) STEPS. Get six wires. Install them as follows: one from
Find the 6.8K ohm resistor (Blue, Gray, 1) to 10L one from 10h to 21 h, one from 1 a to
Red, Gold). Insert one lead into hole 10i, 10a, one from 10b to 21 b, one from 10g to 13d
and the other into hole 11 i. and one from 12g to 11 d. _
( ) STEP 4. ( )STEP11.
Find the 33K ohm resistor (Orange, Or- a STOP! Before you test your project verify it
ange, Orange, Gold). Insert one lead into" against the Assembly Diagram, to be sure that
hole 11 h, and the other into hole 12h. all the components are installed in the right
place. Also be sure that there are no short
( )STEP5. circuits on the board (wires or leads touching
Find one 220 ohm resistor (Red, Red, each other).
Brown, Gold). Insert one lead into hole
12c and the other into hole 22f.
( )STEP6.
Find one 220 ohm resistor (Red, Red,
12b, and the other into hole 22c.
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VARIABLE S P E E D LIGHTS
LAB KITA18
* * * START H E R E * * *
To build an electronic project that alternately flashes a pair of LEDs at an adjustable speed.

The circuit of the Variable Speed Lights is basi-
The Variable Speed Lights alternately flashes a cally made of a 555 IC Timer operating as a
pair of LEDs at a rate that can be adjusted clock, similar to the one explained in Mr. Circuit
through a potentiometer, producing an interest- Lab Kit A11. The frequency of the pulses pro-
ing light display. duced by the clock can be adjusted by potenti-
ometer R5. Two LEDs in opposite polarity, which
To operate this project, just connect the battery alternately light up, are connected to the output
to the battery snap and adjust the speed of the of the clock.
flashing lights by rotating potentiometer R5. Now you are ready to assembly this project.
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Part*
R3 - R 1 : 6 . 8 K ohm SL01085
220 OHMS -R2:1Kohm SL01065
- R3:220 ohm SL01049
- R4:220 ohm SL01049
R4 - R5:100K ohm Pot. SL33008
220 OHMS - 555 IC Timer SL14004
- C 1 : 1 0 uF Capacitor SL05003
- LED1 & LED2: LEDs SL06001
LED2
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VARIABLE SPEED LIGHTS / LAB KIT A18
GET THE SOLDERLESS CIRCUIT BOARD AND BUILD ( ) STEPS.
THE PROJECT ALWAYS COMPARING YOUR WORK TO Find the 10uF capacitor. Install its positive
THE ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM. lead (long lead) into note 10b, and its negative
lead (short lead) into hole 9b.
( )STEP1.
Find the Battery Snap. Insert the red wire ( )STEP7.
into hole 1f, and the black wire into hole Find two red LEDs (light emitting diode). In-
1e. Stallone with Its long lead into hole 18J, and the
short lead into hole 19j. Install the other with its
( ) STEP 2. long lead into hole 18b and the short lead into
Find the Integrated Circuit555. Install it in hole 19b.
the board with the notch, dot or band at
one end in the right direction, as shown in ( ) STEP 8.
the assembly diagram (hoies:9e, 10e, Find the potentiometer. Insert the center wire
11e.12e. 9f, 10f.11f,12f). into hole 4i and the left wire into hole 11h
( )STEPS. ( ) STEPS.
Find the 6.8K ohm resistor (Blue, Gray, Get six wires. Install them as follows: one from
Red, Gold). Insert one lead into hole 91, 1 j to 1 Si, one from 1ito9J, one from 9gto12d,
and the other into hotel Oj. one from 11g to 10d, one from 1b to 9a and
one from 1a to 19a. s s = s = a
( ) STEP 4.
Find the 1K ohm resistor (Brown, Black, ( ) STEP 10.
Red. Gold), insert one lead into hole 4h, STOP! Before you test your project verify it
and the other into hole 10h. against the Assembly Diagram, to be sure that
all the components are installed In the right
( ) STEPS. place. Also be sure that there are no short
Find two 220 ohm resistors (Red, Red, circuits on the board (wires or leads touching
Brown, Gold). Insert one from hole 11d to each other).
19f, and the other from hole 11c to hole
18c
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CONTINUITY TESTER
* * * START H E R E * * * LAB KITA19

To build an useful Continuity Tester.

The audible Continuity Tester provides a convenient sound. If the circuit is open, no sound will be emitted.
way to check for open circuits, broken wires, bad
connections or to test light bulbs or fuses. The circuit of the Continuity Tester is basically made
of a 555 timer working as a clock, similar to the one
To operate It, Just connect a fresh 9-volt battery to the explained in Mr. Circuit Lab Kit A11. When there is
battery snap and touch the two probes (wires) of the electrical continuity between the two probes, the 555
device to the leads of the circuit under test (fuse, generates an audio signal which is amplified by the
lamp, wire, etc.). If there Is electrical continuity in the transistor Q1 and then reproduced by the speaker.
tested circuit, the Continuity tester will emit a loud Now you are ready to assemble the project
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R1
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Part*
Probes 8 -R1:1Kohm SL01065
- R 2 . 1 2 0 K ohm SL01115
JOL- R2 - R3:220 ohm SL01049
120K 555 3 - R4:10 ohm SL01017
R3 k
-C1 ..01 uF Cap. SL02012
220 ohms - 555 IC Timer SL14004
-Q1:2N3904 Transistor SL18001
. C1
".01 uF - Speaker SL27001
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CONTINUITY TESTER / LAB KIT A19
GET THE SOLDERLESS CIRCUIT BOARD AND BUILD ( )STEP7.
THE PROJECT ALWAYS COMPARING YOU Ft WORK TO Find the .01 up (103) capacitor. Insert one lead
THE ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM. into hole 15c and the other into hole 16b.
( )STEP1. ( ) STEP 8.
Find the Battery Snap. Insert the red wire Find the 3904 transistor. Insert its leads into
into hole 1f, and the black wire into hole holes 24d, 25d and 26d. Be sure its flat side is
1e. pointing in the direction shown in the assem-
bly diagram.
( ) STEP 2.
Find the Integrated Circuit555. Install it in ( ) STEP 9.
the board with the notch, dot or band at Find the speaker. Insert one of its leads into
one end in the right direction, as shown in hole 23h and the other into hole 24a.
the assembly diagram (holes:15e, 16e,
17e, 18e, 15f,16f, 17f, 18f). ( ) STEP 10.
Get sight wires. Install six as follows: one
( ) STEP 3. from2jto20l,onefrom2hto15i, onefrom15g
Find the 1K ohm resistor (Brown, Black, to 18c, one from 16d to 17g, one from 1 c to 15a
Red, Gold). Insert one lead into hole 15h, and one from 1 ato26a.
and the other into hole16i. Install one wire into hole 1g and another wire
into hole 2g. Do not connect the other side of
( ) STEP 4. these wires. These two wires are the probes of
Find the 120K ohm resistor (Brown, Red, the continuity tester. -^ssss
Yellow, Gold). Insert one lead into hole
16). and the other into hole 17j. ( ) STEP 11
STOP! Before you test your project verify it
( ) STEPS. against the Assembly Diagram,tobe sure that
Find the 10 ohm resistor (Brown, Black, all the components are installed in the right
Black, Gold). Insert one lead into hole 20] place. Also be sure that there are no short
and the other into hole 23j. circuits on the board (wires or leads touching
each other).
( ) STEPS
Find the 220 ohm resistor ( Red, Red,
17c and the other into hole 25c
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AUDIO GENERATOR
* * * START H E R E * * *
LAB KIT A20
T o build a n useful a n d fun Audio G e n e r a t o r

A s its name implies, this project generates an audio The circuit of the Audio Generator is basically
signal (an electrical signal that is able to be heard made of a 555 timer working a s a clock, similar to
through the speaker) of adjustable pitch (tone). the one explained in Mr. Circuit L a b Kit A11.
Potentiometer R 5 controls the frequency of the
To operate this circuit, just connect the battery to the audio signal generated by the d o c k . Transistor
battery s n a p and then rotate the potentiometer R 5 to Q1 amplifies the audio signal which Is then repro-
adjust the pitch of the audio signal. duced by the speaker.
Part*
- R 1 : 6 . 8 K ohm SL01085
-R2:1Kohm SL01065
- R3:220 ohm SL01049
- R4:10 ohm SL01017
- R 5 : 1 0 0 K ohm Pot. SL33008
-C1:.1 jiFCap. SL02016
- 555 IC Timer SL14004
- Speaker SL27001
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AUDIO GENERATOR / LAB KIT A20
THE PROJECT ALWAYS COMPARING YOUR WORK TO Find the .1 uF (104) capacitor. Insert one lead
THE ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM. into hole 15c and the other into hole 16b.
( )STEP1. ( )STEPS.
Find the Battery Snap. Insort the red wire Find the 3004 transistor. Insert its leads into
into hole 2f, and the black wire into hole holes 22d. 23d and 24d. Be sure its flat side is
2e. pointing in the direction shown in the assem-
bly diagram.
( ) STEP 2.
Find the Integrated Circuit 555. Install it in ( )STEP7.
the board with the notch, dot or band at Find the speaker. Insert one of its leads into
one end In the right direction, as shown in hole 22a and the other into hole 24h.
the assembly diagram (holes: 15e, 16e,
17e,18e, 15f, 16f, 17f. 18f). ( ) STEP 8.
Get six wires. Install them as follows: one
( ) STEP 3. f rom 2jto15i, one from 2i to 21 j, one from 15h
Find and install the following resistors: to 18d. one from 16d to 17g, one from 2b to
-1K ohm (Brown, Black, Red, Gold) from 15a and one from 2a to 24a.
hole 9f to hole 16g.
- 6.8K ohm (Blue, Gray, Red, Gold) from
hole 15} to hole 16j. ( )STEPS.
- 10 ohm (Brown. Black, Black, Gold) STOP! Before you test your project verify it
from hole 21i to hole 241 against the Assembly Diagram, to be sure that
- 220ohms (Red, Red, Brown, Gold) from all the components are installed in the right
hole 17d to hole 23c place. Also be sure that there are no short
circuits on the board (wires or leads touching
( ) STEP 4. each other).
Find the potentiometer. Insert the center
lead wire Into hole 9g and the left lead
wire into hole 17i.
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ELECTRONIC POLICE SIREN

* * * START H E R E * * *
LAB KIT A21
To build an useful and fun electronic project that generates the sound of a police siren.

The circuit of the Electronic Police Siren is basically
This exciting project will give you and your friends lots made of a 555 timer working as a dock, similar to the
of fun. It produces a siren sound of rising and failing one explained in Mr. Circuit Lab Kit A11. it has an
pitch. audio amplifier section consisting of transistor Q1
and the speaker. The frequency of the 555 dock is
To operate it, just connect the battery to the battery controlled by the voltage applied on pin 5 which is
snap. Press the pushbutton S1 to produce a steadily generated by the charge and discharge of capadtor
rising tone from the speaker. Release the pushbutton C 2 . C 2 discharges when the pushbutton is pressed
and the tone descends In pitch. Thus you control the and charges when it Is open, produdng the rising and
overall rising and failing pitch of the siren with the falling of the pitch of the siren.
closing and opening of pushbutton S1. Now you are ready to assembly the project.

Part*
R5 { R1 - R i : iKohm SL01065
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- R 2 M 2 0 K ohm SL01115
- R3:220 ohm SL01049
R6 - R 4 : 1 0 ohm SL01017
_2.2K< R2 -R5:6.8Kohm SL01085
120K - R6:2.2K ohm SL01073
C2 R3 C I : .01 j i F C a p . SL02012
1KuF 220 ohms - C 2 : 1 0 0 0 u F Cap. SL05005
- S1: Pushbutton SL25004
I HT.oi - Speaker SL27001
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ELECTRONIC POLICE SIREN / LAB KIT A21
THE PROJECT ALWAYS COMPARING YOUR WORK TO Find the .01 u.F (103) capacitor. Insert one lead
THE ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM. into hole 17c and the other into hole 18c.
( )STEP1. ( ) STEP 6.
Find the Battery Snap. Insert the red wire Find the 1000 uF capacitor. Insert its positive
into hole 2g, and the black wire into hole lead (long lead) into hole 11f, and its negative
1e. lead (short lead) into hole 11c
( ) STEP 2. ( )STEP7.
Find the Integrated Circuit555. Install it in Find the speaker. Insert one of its leads into
the board with the notch, dot or band at hole 25i and the other into hole 24a.
one end in the right direction, as shown in
the assembly diagram (holes:"! 7e, 18e, ( ) STEP 8.
19e, 20e, 17f, 18f. 19f, 20f). Find the 3904 transistor. Insert its leads into
holes 24d, 25d and 26d. Be sure Its flat side is
( ) STEP 3. pointing in the direction shown in the assem-
Find and install the following resistors: bly diagram.
1K ohm (Brown, Black, Red, Gold) from'
hole 17h to hole 18h. ( ) STEP 9.
- 6.8K ohm (Blue, Gray, Red, Gold) from Get eight wires. Install them as follows: one
hole 2htohole11h. from 2] to 17|, one from 111 to 201, one from 17i
- 2.2K ohm (Red, Red, Red, Gold) from to 24h, one from 19h to 18d, one from 17g to
hole 2e to hole 11 g. - 20d and one from 1 b to 11 b, one from 1 a to
-220 ohms (Red, Red, Brown, Gold) from 17b and one from 17a to 26a.
hole 19dto hole 25c.
120K ohm (Brown, Red, Yellow, Gold) ( ) STEP 10.
from 18jto 19j. STOPI Before you test your project verify it
10 ohms (Brown, Black, Black, Gold) against the Assembly Diagram, to be sure that
from 24j to 25j. all the components are installed in the right
( ) STEP 4. circuits on the board (wires or leads touching
Find the pushbutton switch. Insert one each other).
lead into hole 1c and the other into hole
2d.
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WAKE-UP ALARM
LAB KIT A22
* * * START HERE * * * ^-m.
To build an useful and fun electronic project that generates a sound when light hits its photocell.
This little amazing device will give you lots of fun in your To operate the Wake-Up Alarm, Just connect the battery to
office, school or camp. The wake-up alarm generates a the battery snap.
bud sound only when Ight hits its photocell. In the dark-
ness it remains silent. Therefore, you can use it to wake The circuit of this device consists of a 555 IC Timer working
you up or to scare your friends by hiding it in a drawer as a clock, similar to the one explained in Mr. Circuit Lab Kit
(drawer closed, no sound; drawer open, sound). A11. It generates an audio signal having a frequency which
is dependent upon the intensity of the Ight on the photocell.
The pitch of the sound also depends on the intensity of the The audio signal generated by the 555 is amplified by
light hitting the photocell. Therefore, you can produce transistor Q1 and then reproduced by the speaker.
interesting sound effects by shadowing with your hand the
surface of the photocell. Now you are ready to assemble this project.
Parts
- R 1 : 2 . 2 K ohm SL01073
- R2:220 ohm SL01049
- R3:100 ohm SL01041
- P 1 : Photocell SL45028
-C1:.1 uFCap. SL02016
- Speaker SL27001
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WAKE-UP ALARM / LAB KIT A22
THE PROJECT ALWAYS COMPARING YOUR WORK TO Find the. 1 uF (104) capacitor. Insert one lead
THE ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM. into hole 17b and the other into hole 18c.
( )STEP1. ( )STEPS.
Find the Battery Snap. Insert the red wire Find the speaker. Insert one of its leads Into
into hole 1(. and the black wire into hole hole 24h and the other into hole 24d.
1e.
( )STEP7.
( ) STEP 2. Find the 3904 transistor. Insert its leads into
Find the Integrated Circuit666. Install ft In holes 24e, 25e and 26e. Be sure its flat side Is
the board with the notch, dot or band at pointing In the direction shown in the assem-
one end in the right direction, as shown in bly diagram.
19e,20e,17f.18f, 19f,20f). ( ) STEP 8.
( ) STEP 3. from 1 j to 22h, one from 1 hto17h, one from
Find and install the following resistors: 1c to 17a, one from 1a to 26a, one from 17g
- 2.2K ohm (Red, Red, Red, Gold) from to 20d, and one from 18d to 19h.
hole 171tohole 181.
-100 ohm (Brown, Black, Brown, Gold) ( ) STEP 9.
from hole 221 to hole 241. STOP! Before you test your project verify it
220 ohms (Red, Red, Brown, Gold) from against the Assembly Diagram, to be sure that
hole 19d to hole 25c. all the components are installed in the right
( )STEP4. circuits on the board (wires or leads touching
Find the photocell. Insert one lead into each other).
hole 18] and the other Into hotel 9j. ft
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VARIABLE TIMER
LAB KIT A23
* * * START H E R E * * *
(A) PURPOSE O F THIS PROJECT.
To build an useful variable timer circuit using the 555 IC Timer.

A timer, as the term is used in digital electronics, is an To operate this project just connect the battery to the
electronic circuit that once triggered, produces an output battery snap, adjust R4 to its middle position and press
pulse for a predetermined period and then shuts down. pushbutton S1 and observe the LED. Then, observe what
happens when you readjust R4.
A simple timer, for example, would involve momentarily The circuit of the variable timer is made by a 555 working
pressing a button, to turn on a Ight, for a minute or so. After as a timer. The trigger of the timer occurs when a negative
that time interval, the light is extinguished and the circuit is voltage is applied on pin 2 of the 555 . The period of time
ready to be reactivated by a new press of the button. This the timer Is ON, depends upon the values of R2. R4 and
is exactly what the variable timer does. With potentiometer C1. To get longer periods of time, replace C1 with a 1000
R4 you can adjust the interval the L E O remains ON. u.F capacitor.
Now you are ready to assemble this project
Part*
- R 1 : 6 . 8 K ohm SL01085
-R2:1Kohm SL01065
- R3:220 ohm SL01049
- R 4 : 1 0 0 K ohm Pot. SL33008
- S I : Pushbutton SL25004
- C 1 : 1 0 0 u.F Cap. SL05005
R3 - 555 IC Timer SL14004
220 OHMS - L E D SL06001
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VARIABLE TIMER / LAB KIT A23
GET THE SOLDERLESS CIRCUIT BOARD AND BUILD ( )STEPS.
THE PROJECT ALWAYS COMPARING YOUR WORK TO Find the 100 uF capacitor. Insert Its positive
THE ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM. lead (long lead) into hole 26f, and its negative
lead (short lead) into hole 26e.
( )STEP1.
Find the Battery Snap. Insert the red wire ( ) STEPS.
into hole 1f, and the black wire into hole Find the potentiometer. Insert the center lead
1e. wire into hole 21 h, and the left lead wire into
hole 22i.
( ) STEP 2.
Find the Integrated Circuit555. Install it in ( )8TEP7.
the board with the notch, dot or band at Find the red LED (light emitting diode). Insert
one end in the right direction, as shown in its long lead into hole 29e, and its short lead
the assembly diagram (holes:20e, 21 e, into hole 30e.
22e. 23e. 201, 211. 22f. 23f).
( ) STEP 8.
( )STEP3. Get six wires. Install them as follows: one
Find and install the following resistors: from 1i to 20], one from 1gto11e. one from 1d
-1K ohm (Brown, Black, Red, Gold) from to 20b, one from 1a to 26b, one from 20g to
hole 20h to hole 21L 23d, and one from 26a to 30b.
- 6.8K ohm (Blue, Gray, Red, Gold) from
hole 11b to hole 21b. ( )STEPS
- 220ohms (Red, Red, Brown, Gold)from STOP! Before you test your project verify H
hole 22a to hole 29b. against the Assembly Diagram, to be sure that
all the components are installed in the right
( ) STEP 4. place. Also be sure that there are no short
Find the pushbutton switch. Insert one circuits on the board (wires or leads touching
lead Into hole 20c and the other into hole each other).
21c.
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MOISTURE DETECTOR
LAB KIT A24
* * * START HERE * * *
To build an useful electronic project that detects the moisture in the earth.

A moisture detector is a practical device that c a n be the L E D will not blink, remaining O N or O F F .
used to test the moisture in the earth around a plant, The circuit of the Moisture Detector is basically made
to be sure that it has the n e c e s s a r y water. of a 555 timer working a s a clock, similar to the one
explained in Mr. Circuit L a b Kit A11. The frequency
To operate it just connect a fresh 9-volt battery to the of the pulses produced by the 555 is controlled by the
battery s n a p and then inject the probes (wires) into resistance between the probes. T h e resistance be-
the earth around the plant. A s you do that, the L E D tween the probes depends upon the moisture that
should start to blink at a rate proportional to the they detect. T h e more moisture, the lower the resis-
humidity of the soil. T h e more moisture, the faster the tance, the faster the L E D will blink.
blinking, and vteeversa. If there is no moisture at all, Now you are ready to assemble this project.
R1
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Part*
R2 IK - R 1 : 6 . 8 K ohm SL01085
-R2:1Kohm SL01065
4 L - PROBES - R3:220 ohm.
555 SL01049
R3 -C1:10uFCap. SL05003
220 ohms - C 2 : .01 uF SL02012
-LED SL06001
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10 UF .01 UF
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THE PROJECT ALWAYS COMPARING YOUR WORK TO Fins the red LED (light emitting diode). Insert
t
THE ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM. its long lead into hole 27f. and Its short lead
into hole 27e.
( )STEP1.
Find the Battery Snap. Insert the rad wire ( ) STEPS.
into hole 3f, and the black wire into hole Find the 10 uP capacitor. Insert tts positive
3e. lead (long lead) into hole 17b, and its short
lead into hole 16c.
( ) STEP 2.
Find the Integrated Circuit 555. Install it in ( ) STEP 7.
the board with the notch, dot or band at Get nine wires. Install seven wires as follows:
one end in the right direction, as shown in one from 3j to 27h, one from 31 to 161, one from
the assembly diagram (holes:! Se, 17e, 19h to 22h, one from 17d to 18h, one from 16g
18e, 19e,16f, 17f, 18f, 19f). to 19d, one from 3c to 16b and one from 3b to
22a. Install one wire into hole 8j and another
( ) STEPS. into hole 18). Do not connect the other side of
Find and Install the following resistors: these wires, these two wires are the probes of
1K ohm (Brown, Black, Red, Gold) from the Moisture Detector.
hole 8H to hole 171.
- 6.8K ohm (Blue, Gray, Red, Gold) from ( )STEPS.
hole 16j to hole 17j. STOP! Before you test your project verify it
- 220ohms (Red, Red, Brown, Gold) from against the Assembly Diagram, to be surethat
hole 1Sd to hole 27c. all the components are installed in the right
( ) STEP 4. circuits on the board (wires or leads touching
Find .01 uF(103) capacitor. Insert one each other).
lead into hole 22f, and the other into hole
22e.
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CODE OSCILLATOR
* * * START H E R E * * *
(A) PURPOSE O F THIS PROJECT. LAB KIT A25
To build a useful Code Practice Oscillator.

The circuit of the Code Oscillator is basically made by a 555
In this project you will build a Code Practice Oscillator thai timer working a s a clock, similar to the one explained in Mr.
you can use to learn and practice the Morse Code. Circuit Lab Kit A11, which generates an audio signal each
To operate this circuit, just connect a fresh 9-volt battery to time pushbutton S1 is closed.
the battery snap and use pushbutton S1 as the code key. Now you are ready to assemble this project.
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Battery Snap SL35001
R1: IKohrrr* SL01065
R2.120K ohm SL01115
R3:220 ohm SL01049
R4:10 ohm SL01017
C1: .OIuFCap. SL02012
555 IC Timer SL14004
Q1:2N 3904 Transistor SL18001
Speaker SL27001
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CODE OSCILLATOR / LAB KIT A25
THE PROJECT ALWAYS COMPARING YOUR WORK TO Rnd the .01 HF( 103) capacitor. Insert one lead
THE ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM. into hole 16b and the other into hole 17c.
( )STEP1. ( )STEPS.
Find the Battery Snap. Inaert the red wire Find the speaker. Insert one of its leads into
into hole 4f, and the black wire into hole hole 25h and the other into hole 23d.
2e.
( )STEP7.
Find the Integrated Circuit556. Install It In holes 23e, 24e and 25e. Be sure its flat side is
the board with the notch, dot or band at pointing in the direction shown in the assem-
one end in the right direction, as shown In bly diagram.
18e, 19e, 16f, 17f. 18f, 19f). ( ) STEPS.
( )STEPS. from 2Jto231, one from 2i to 16), one from 17d
Find and install the following resistors: to 18h, one from 16g to 19d, one from 2b to
-1K ohm (Brown, Black, Red, Gold) from 16a and one from 2a to 25a.
hole 16i to hole 171.
- 120K ohm (Brown, Red, Yellow, Gold) ( )STEPS.
from hole 17j to hole 18). STOP! Before you test your project verify it
-10 ohm (Brown, Black Black, Gold) from against the Assembly Diagram, to be surethat
hole 23)tohole 251. aU the components are installed in the right
- 220ohms (Red, Red, Brown, Gold) from place. Also be sure that there are no short
hole 18c to hole 24c. circuits on the board (wires or leads touching
each other).
( ) STEP 4.
Find the pushbutton switch. Insert one
lead into hole 2g and the other into hole
4g.
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AUDIBLE WATER D E T E C T O R
* * * START H E R E * * *
(A) PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT. LAB KIT A26
To build a useful electronic project that can be used to monitor water levels.

This useful project may be used to monitor water The circuit of the Audible Water Detector is basically
containers, such a s bathtubs, sinks, swimming pools, made of the 555 IC Timer working a s a clock, similar
etc., during filling to avoid overflow. When the water to the one explained in Mr. Circuit L a b Kit A11.
reaches the probes, this device will emit a loud
sound. Signaling it is time to turn off the water. When there is electrical continuity between the two
probes (caused by the water). The 555 generates an
T o operate just connect a fresh 9-volt battery to the audio signal which Is amplified by transistor Q1 and
battery s n a p and install the probes In the water then reproduced by the speaker.
container. Y o u c a n test your Audible Water Detector
in a glass of water by touching the probes to the Now you are ready to assemble this project
water. This should c a u s e the speaker to sound.
Part#
-R1:1KohrrY SL01065
-R2:120Kohm SL01115
- R3:220 ohm SL01049
- R4:10 ohm SL01017
- C 1 : .OlpF Cap. SL02012
- Q 1 : 2 N 3904 Transistor SL18001
- Speaker SL27001
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AUDIBLE WATER DETECTOR / LAB KIT A26
GET THE SOLDERLESS CIRCUIT BOARD AND BUILD ( ) STEPS.
THE PROJECT ALWAYS COMPARING YOUR WORK TO Find the .01 uF (103) capacitor. Insert one lead
THE ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM. into hole 17d and the other into hole 18c.
( )STEP1. ( )8TEP7.
Find the Battery Snap. Insert the red wire Find the 3904 transistor. Insert its leads Into
into hole 1f, and the black wire into hole holes 24e, 25e and 26e. Be sure its flat aids is
le. pointing in the direction shown in the assem-
bly diagram.
( ) STEP 2.
Find the Integrated Circuit S55. install H in ( ) STEP 8.
the board with the notch, dot or band at Find the speaker. Insert one of its leads Into
one end in the right direction, as shown in hole 24i and the other into hole 24d.
19e.20e, 171,18f. 19f, 20f). ( ) STEP 9.
Get seven wires. Install five wires as follows:
( )STEPS. one from 1h to 221, one from 1g to 17h, one
Find the 1K ohm resistor (Brown, Black, from 1 c to 17b, one from 1 a to 26a, and one
Red, Gold). Insert one lead into hole 171, from 17gto20d.
and the other into holel 81. Install one wire into hole 19h and another wire
into hole 18d. Do not connect the other side of
( ) STEP 4. these wires. These two wires are the probes of
Find the 120K ohm resistor (Brown, Red, the Water Detector.
Yellow, Gold). Insert one toad into hole
18L and the other into hole 19j. ( )STEP10.
STOPI Before you test your project verify It
( ) STEP 5. against the Assembly Diagram,tobe sure that
Find and install the following resistors: ail the components are installed in the right
10 ohm (Brown, Black, Black, Gold) place. Also be sure that there are no short
from hole 22) to 24L circuits on the board (wires or leads touching
220ohms (Red, Red, Brown, Gold) from each other).
hole 19dto25c.
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ENGLISH POLICE SIREN
LAB KIT A27
* * * START H E R E * * *
To build a fun and useful electronic project that generates a two-tone siren.
This amazing project will generate the typical sound of the When switch S1 is open, the frequency of the audio signal
two-tone siren used by the British Police. generated by the IC depends upon the values
To operate it, just connect a fresh 9-volt battery to the R1, R2 and C1. Under these circumstances a tone is
battery snap and then alternately press and release generated. When the pushbutton S1 is pressed, R5 is set
pushbutton S1. in parallel with R2. The parallel R2-R5 will have a different
resistance value than the one of R2, and therefore, the
The circuit of the English Police Siren is basically made by frequency of the audio signal changes and the second tone
a555 IC working as a clock, as explained in Mr. Circuit Lab is generated.
Kit A11. Now you are ready to assemble this project.
Part#
-R1:1Kohrrf SL01065
- R2:120K ohm SL01115
- R3:220 ohm SL01049
- R4:10 ohm SL01017
-R5:470Kohm SL01129
- C 1 : .OIuFCap. SL02012
- Q 1 : 2 N 3904 Transistor SL18001
- Speaker SL27001
- S1: Pushbutton SL25004
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ENGLISH POLICE SIREN / LAB KIT A27
THE PROJECT ALWAYS COMPARING YOUR WORK TO Rndthe.01|iF(103)capacltor. Insert one lead
THE ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM. into hole 15b and the other into hole 16b.
( )STEP1. ( )STEP 6.
Find the Battery Snap. Insert the red wire Find the speaker. Insert one of its leada into
into hole 1f, and the black wire into hole hole 25d and the other into hole 26i.
16.
( )STEP7.
Find the Integrated Circuit555. Install it in holes 25e, 26e and 27e. Be sire its flai side is
the board with the notch, dot or band at pointing in the direction shown in the assem-
one end in the right direction, as shown in bly diagram.
17e. 18e. 15f,16f, 17f, 181). ( ) STEP 6.
Get seven wires. Install them as follows: one
( ) STEP 3. from 1] to 24h, one from 1 h to 15h, one from
Find and install the following resistors: 1 b to 15a, one from 1 a to 27a, one from 16d to
-1K ohm (Brown, Black, Red, Gold) from 17h, one from 15g to 18d, and one from 8d to
hole 151 to16j. 16c.
- 470K ohm (Yellow, violet, Yellow, Gold)
from hole 8h to 16h. - ( ) STEP 9
- 120K ohm (Brown, Red, Yellow, Gold) STOP! Before you test your project verify it
from hole 161 to 17i. against the Assembly Diagram, to be sure that
- 220 ohms (Red, Red, Brown, Gold)from all the components are installed in the right
hole 17c to 26c place. Also be sure that there are no short
10 ohms (Brown, Black, Black, Gold) circuits on the board (wires or leads touching
from 24|to26j. each other).
( ) STEP 4.
Find the pushbutton switch. Insert one
lead into hole 8f and the other into hole
8e.
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ELECTRONIC CANARY
LAB KIT A28

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* * * START H E R E * *
To build a fun electronic project that generates a sound similar to the singing of a canary.
(B) CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION The circuit of the Electronic Canary is made of two oscilla-
tors in series. The first is a two transistor audio oscillator
Do you have a canary at home? If you dont, here is the consisting of Q1 and 0 2 , as the one explained in Mr. Circuit
solution. This amazing Electronic Canary does not consume Lab Kit A10. The audio signal generated by the first
any food, just a few electrons, and sings like a real canary. oscillator is" injected" in pin 5 of the 555 IC, to control the
frequency of its audio signal. The result of this process is
To operate it, just connect a fresh 9-volt battery to the an audio signal present on pin 3 of the 555 which is
battery snap, press pushbutton S1, and adjust potentiom- constantly changing its frequency. When this signal is
eter R7 until you get the desired canary sou nd. To get more reproduced by the speaker the result is a sound similar to
real bird sound effects, press and release S1 intermittently a bird singing.
while adjusting R7. Now you are ready to assemble this project.

Part*
-R1:3.3Kohm SL01077
- R2:100 ohm SL01041
-R3:100 ohm SL01041
- R4:6.8 K ohm SL01085
-R5:33Kohm SL01101
-R8:47ohm SL01033
-R7:100Kohm Pot SL33008
-C1:10uFCap. SL05003
-C&IOOOuFCap. SL05O09
- C 3 : .01 uPCap. SL02012
- 04: .1 uJF Cap. SL02016
-Q1: 2N3904 Transistor SL18001
- 02:2N3906 Transistor SL18002
- S1: N/0 Pushbutton SL25004
- Speaker SL27001
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ELECTRONIC CANARY / LAB KIT A28
GET THE SOLDERLESS CIRCUIT BOARD AND BUILD ( ) STEP 6,
THE PROJECT ALWAYS COMPARING YOUR WORKTO RrKith*.01^F(103)andtr.1^F(1(M)cap^2itore.
THE ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM. Insert 103 into holes 16h and 19h, and 104 into
holes 101 and 141.
( )8TEP1.
Find the Battery Snap. Insert theredwire into ( )ST1P7.
hole 1d, and the black wire into hot* If. Find the 1000 uF and 10JIF capacitors. Install them
as follows:
( ) STEP 2. -1000 |iF: long ieed (+)to1c, short bed (-) to 11.
Find tha Integrated Circuit 555. Install it in the - IOUF: long lead (+) to 26f, shortteed(-)to26*
board wUh the notch, dot or band at on* and in
therightdirection, a* shown in the assembly ( ) STEP a.
diagram (hotes:13e, 14a. 15a, 16*. 13f, 14f, Find the speaker. Insert one of it*teed*into hole 1e
15f, 1ST). and the other into hole 10g.
( )STEPS. ( ) STEP 9.
Find end install tha (blowing resistors: Find the 3904 and the 3906 transistors, insert th*
-100 ohm (Brown, Black, Brown, Odd) from 3904 Into notes 2Sh, 26h and 27h, and the3906 into
hole 1 a to hoi* 3a. 24d, 25d and 26d. Be sure the flat side of the
- 47 ohm (Yetow, Violet Slack. Gold) from transistors is pointing in the direction shown in the
hole lOh to hole 14h. assembly dagrant. E
Bc
- 33K ohm (Orange. Orange, Orange, Gold)
from hole 14btohole 15b. - ( ) STEP 10.
- 6.8Kohms (Blue, Gray, Red, Gold)fromhole Get nine wires. Install them asfolows:onefrom 1|
15atohole 16b. to 27j, one from 13gto16d, one from 14dto 1Sg,one
-100 ohm (Brown. Black, Brown, Gold) from from 19fto21*. on* from 21dto271, on* from 2Sf to
21ctohole 26o. 25*. on* from 13dto26a, on* from 3bto24a, and
- 3.3K ohms (Orange, Orange, Red, Gold) one from lbto16a, r
from 24btohole 29b.
( ) STEP 11
( ) STEP 4. STOP! Before youtestyour project verify it against
Find the pushbutton switch. Insert one lead tie Assembly Diagram, to be sure that aH the
into hole 16] and the other into hole 19L components are installed in the right piece. Also be
sure that there are no short circuits on th* board
( ) STEP 5. (wires or leads touching *ach other).
Find th* potentiometer. Insert the center teed
wire into hole 29c, and fie right lead wire into
hoi*26g.
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S P A C E MACHINE GUN
LAB KIT A29

* * * START H E R E * * *
To build a fun electronic project that generates a sound similar to a space machine gun.

The Space Machine Gun is afun project that generates the battery snap and press the "gun trigger", which is
sound of a Phaser Gun like those produced in Space pushbutton S 1 .
Arcade Games. It also produces a light effect which follows Adjust R7 to control the firing rate.
the firing. The firing rate of the "machine gun" can be The circuit of the Space Machine Gun has two oscillators,
adjusted with potentiometer R7. one controlling the frequency of the other, like that as
explained in Mr. Circuit Lab Kit A29.
To operate it, just connect a fresh 9-vott battery to the Now you are ready to assemble this project.
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST Part#

-R1:3.3Kohm SL01077
-R2:47ohm SL01033
-R3:100ohm SL01041
- R4:6.8 K ohm SL01085
-R5:120Kohm SL01115
-R8:47ohm SL01033
- R7:100K ohm Pot. SL3300S
-C1:10uFCap. SL05003
-C2:1000 u.F Cap. SL05009
- C3: .01 uF Cap. SL02012
- C4: .1 u.F Cap. SL02016
- Q1: 2N3904 Translator SL18001
- Q2:2N3906 Transistor SL18002
- LEO SL06001
- Speaker SL27001
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(C)Step-By-Step Assembly Instructions

SPACE MACHINE GUN / LAB KIT A29
( ) STEP 6.
GET THE SOLDERLESS CIRCUIT BOARD AND BUILD Rrto#.01f#(103)andlhe .1 (104) capacitors,
THE PROJECT ALWAYS COMPARING YOUR WORK TO insert 103 Into holes 15h end 19h, end 104 into
THE ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM. holes 9h end 14h.
( )STEP1. ( )STEP7.
Find Ihe Battery Snap. InMrt th* red wire Into Find the 1000\iF and 10 \if capacitors, install them
hole le, and the black wire into hole 1f.
-1000 u-F: long lead ()to1b. short lead (-)to11.
( )STEPS. - 10uf: long lead (+) to 26f, short lead (-)to26e
Find the Integrated Circuit 566. Install it in the
board wHh the notch. dot or band at one end In ( )STEPS.
therightdreetfon, as shown in the assembly Find the speaker. Insert one of its leads into hole 1d
diagram (hoies:13e, 14e, 15e, I6e. 131.14f, and the other into hole 81.
15f, 16f).
( ) STEP 9.
( ) STEP 3. Find the 3904 and the 3906 transistors. Insert the
Find and install thefollowingresistors: 3904 into holes 25h. 26h and 27h, and the 3906 into
-100 ohm (Brown, Black, Brown, Odd) from 24d, 25d and 26d. Be sure theflatside of the
hole 1atohole 3a. transistors is pointing in the direction shown in the
- 47 ohm (Yellow, Violet. Black, Odd) from assembly diagram.
hole 9i to hole 141. jrjj>
- 120K ohm (Brown, Red, Yetow, Odd) from ( ) STEP 10.
hole 14btohde15b. Find the red LED (light emitting diode). Insert its
- 6.8K ohms (Blue, Gray, Red, Odd) from hole longtoadinto hole 8g. and Its shortleadinto hole 9g.
15etohde16b.
47 ohm (Yellow. Violet. Black, Gold) from 21c ( ) STEP 11.
lo hole 26c Get nine wires. Irtstal them asfolows:onafrom1|
- 3.3K ohms (Orange, Orange. Red. Gold) to 27), one from 13gto 16d. one from 14dto 15g,
from 24btohde 29b. one from 19jto21 e, one from 21dto271, one from
25gto25e, one from 13cto26a, one from 3b to 24a,
( ) STEP 4. and one from 1eto16a.
Find the pushbutton switch. Insert one lead
into hde 161 and the other into hole 191. ( )STEP 12
STOP! Before you test your project verify it against
( )STEPS. the Assembly Diagram, to be sure that al the
Find the potentiometer. Insert the center lead components are in stalled in the right piece. Also be
wire into hole 26g, and the right lead wire into sura that there are no short circuits on the board
hole 29c (wires or leadstouchingeach other).
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* * * gTART H E R E * * *
To build a fun and useful electronic project that generates ultrasonic sound.

Do you have pests In your home? ... like roaches, This project constantly generates a series of ultra-
crickets, etc. If you do, try this Ultrasonic Pest RepeUer. sonic sounds from 13.5 KHz to 80 K H z . B e c a u s e of
this, it h a s a wide spectrum of action which may c a u s e
It has been proven that certain frequencies of ultra- pests to flee away.
sonic sounds (sounds not perceived by humans) T o operate this project, just connect a fresh 9-volt
irritate certain kinds of bugs like roaches, crickets, battery to the battery snap and you are in business.
etc., causing them to flee. Now you are ready to assemble this project.

Part*
-R1:470Kohm SL0112S
- R2:100 ohm SL01041
R3:100 ohm SL01041
- R4:1 K ohm SL01065
-R5:1Kohm SL01065
- R6:47 ohm SL01033
-C1:10nFCap. SL05003
-C2:1000 Cap. SL05009
- C3: .01 nf Cap. SL02012
-Q1.-2N3904 Transistor SL1S001
02:2N390S Transistor SL18002
- LED SL06001
Speaker SL27001
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(C)Step-By-Step Assembly Instructions
ULTRASONIC PEST REPELLER / LAB KIT A30
THE PROJECT ALWAYS COMPARING YOUR WORK TO Find the 1000 uF and 10 uP capacitors. Install them
THE ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM. ' as follows:
-1000 |iF: long lead (+) to 1c, short lead (-) to 11.
- lOpF: long lead (+) to 29c, short lead (-)to26*
( ) STEP 1. ( ) STEP 6.
Find th* Battery Snap. Insert the ted wire into Find the speaker. Insert one of its leads Into note 9e
hoi* 1, and th* black wire into hola 1f. and the other into hole 101.
( ) STEP 2. ( )STiP7.
Find the integrated Circuit 558. InstaR it in the Find the 3904 and the 3906 transistors. Insert the
board witt th* notch, dot or band at one and in 3904 into holes 25h. 26hand27h, and the3906into
the right dfrocSon, as shown in the assembly 24d, 25d and 26d. Be sure tte flat side of the
diagram (holes:14e, 15a, 16*. 17*. I4f, I5f. transistors are pomtlng in tr direction shown In the EBc
16f, 17f). assembly diagram.
( )8TEPS. ( )STEPS.
Find and install the folowing resistors: Find the red LED (light emitting diode). Insert its
-100 ohm (Brown, Black, Brown, Qoid) from longteedinto hole 8b. end its short lead into hola 9b.
hole 1atohole 3a.
- 47 ohm (Y*Uow, Violet, Black, Gold) from ( ) STEP 9.
hole lOhtohote 15h. Get eleven wires. Install them asfollows:one from
-1Kohm (Brown, Black, Red, Gold) from hole 1| to 27), one from 17]to21d, one from 21eto271,
15btohole 16b. on* from 25f to 28e, onefrom26f to 29d. on* from
-1 Kohms (Brown, Black, Red, Goto) from hole 14cto26a, one from 1d to 8c, one from 1bto17a,
16atohole 17b. one from 3bto24a, one from 14g to I7d, and one
-100 ohm (Brown, Black, Brown, Gold) from from I5dto16g.
21ctohole 26c.
470K ohms (Yellow, Violet, Yellow, Gold) ( )STEP 10
from 24b to hole 29b. 3TOPI. Before you test your project verify it against
the Assembly Diagram, to be sure that al the
( ) STEP 4. components are installed in tierightplace. Also be
Find the .01|iF(103) capacitor. Insertoneleed sure that there are no short circuits on th* board
into hole 161. and the othertotohole 171. (wires or leadstouchingeach other).
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SPEAKER SL27001 1.49

10 Q Resistor SL01017 0.10
1 KQ Resistor SL01065 0.10
2.2 KQ Resistor SL01073 0.10
1000 uF Capacitor SL05009 0.55
100 u.F Capacitor SL05005 0.35
10 |iF Capacitor SL05003 0.25
.1 uF Capacitor SL02016 0.25
.01 uF Capacitor SL02012 0.15
100KQ Potentiometer SL33008 1.25
SCR SL13001 1.00
Power Diode SL30001 0.15
LED SL06001 0.20
Photocell SL45028 1.25
Battery Snap SL35001 0.25
4 Inch Wire SL45011 0.05
IC555 SL14004 0.95
WO Pushbutton SL25004 0.85
Transistor NPN SL18001 0.39
Transistor PNP SL18002 0.39
Complete Set (all above) S L 1102 8.95
Experiment Manual S L 1181 11.95
Solderless C.B. SL16002 6 95
Complete Lab 1101 21.90
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VARIABLE SPEED LIGHTS

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ELECTRONIC POLICE SIREN

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AUDIBLE WATER DETECTOR

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ENGLISH POLICE SIREN

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