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Product information

Package Dimensions

16.2 x 12.5 x 3.6 inches

Item Weight

2.9 pounds

ASIN

B00005K2SY

Item model number

MX-906

Manufacturer recommended age

10 - 14 years

Batteries

6 AA batteries required.

Best Sellers Rank

#1,139,627 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
#43,306 in Learning & Education Toys

Customer Reviews

61

3.5 out of 5 stars

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Yes

Release date

June 12, 2006

Manufacturer

Elenco

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Product Description

No experience necessary–to become the next Albert Einstein! Even if you've never built anything electronic before, you can make an electronic organ, radio, AM broadcast station, kitchen timer and more with this easy-to-use 130-in-1 Project Lab kit. A fun way to learn about electronics and study the wonders of science, this kit will give you a jump-start on a great hobby with no prior electronics knowledge needed. Project components are assembled on a built-in breadboard by connection to spring terminals–no soldering needed–and use safe, low-voltage batteries. Comes with built-in speaker, 7-segment LED digital display, integrated circuits, rotary controls and clearly written instructions with schematics/diagrams.

From the Manufacturer

These "Electronic Science Labs" will teach you about electronics from A to Z. With these all-in-one labs, you'll learn about electronic parts, how to read schematics, and wiring diagrams. All this while building up to 500 different projects. These kits use two quick and easy hook-up methods: Spring Method: Simply slip pre-cut wires and components into special springs for a safe, secure connection. Breadboard Method: Featured in our advanced kits, this system is used by professionals and engineers. Just plug the components and wires into the special breadboard socket holes. No soldering is required. Everything uses safe battery power - no dangerous AC is required, so it's safe for all ages. Labs come with all Components and wires needed to build each project. NO TOOLS ARE REQUIRED. No prior knowledge is needed to assemble and build these exciting projects. Easy-to-read, illustrated, lab-style manuals take you through each electronic experiment step-by-step. All are designed for ages 10 & up, so these are ideal for MIDDLE SCHOOLS and HIGH SCHOOLS.

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	Elenco FM Radio Kit	Elenco Practical Soldering Kit	Snap Circuits SC-100	Smartivity Music Machine	Teach Tech Zivko Robot

Customer Reviews	1,460	541	17,187	688	1,015
Price	$16.97	$13.97	$35.99	$45.58	$28.79
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Minimum Age	13+	12+	8+	8+	10+
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Batteries Required	None	None	None	✓	✓

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Customer reviews

3.5 out of 5

61 global ratings

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Customers say

Customers like the educational aspect of the product. They say it's a great learning game, with fun experiments. They also appreciate the readability of the manual, saying it'll be easy for beginners. Customers also say the toy is great for kids or adults, and a good gift for young curious minds. However, some customers have concerns about the sturdiness, saying the console is poorly constructed of cheap cardboard. Opinions are mixed on performance.

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22 customers mention20 positive2 negative

Customers find the toy great for peaking or supporting interest in electronics or engineering. They say it's fun to build experiments and a good learning tool. Customers also mention that the tow is very enjoyable and educational at the same time.

"...This toy is very enjoyable and educational at the same time...." Read more

"...Informative without being overwhelming. I like that the schematics are included (just in case someone wants to look at it) along with the step by..." Read more

"My son loved this. Great for peaking or supporting interest in electronics or engineering or basic science." Read more

"Fun to build experiments but thats it...." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers find the manual fairly straight forward, easy to follow, and well written. They also say the projects are cool and perfect for beginners.

"...He loves it and is very interested in it, reads the instructions, and excited to make the projects. I had one when I was a kid...." Read more

"...The manual is fairly straight forward and easy to follow. I did have to return the first one I got because it would not work...." Read more

"The manual is very well written, and the projects are super cool. My only real disappointment is the quality of the console. It's made of cardboard!..." Read more

"...This is a great tool. Simple to follow instructions and works great." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers find the age range of the toy and game great for young kids or adults, perfect for young builder/creator type kids, and a great gift for young curious minds.

"...Perfect for young builder/ creator type kids!" Read more

"Perfect for beginners. No soldering an low voltage are great for young kids. Highly recommended for any beginner who has an interest in electronics." Read more

"Great for kids..." Read more

"Great gift for young curious minds..." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers find the value of the toy to be great. They mention that it is well worth the money, provides hours of enjoyment, and is cheap.

"...He has spent hours playing with it. It's been well worth the money we spent." Read more

"...The boy was elated! Really liked the product...you get hours of enjoyment for your money! Perfect for young builder/ creator type kids!" Read more

"...It was definatly worth the money since it got used and not shoved down in the toy box and forgotten!" Read more

"cheap, and looks it..." Read more

5 customers mention2 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the toy. Some mention it works great, the experiments give satisfying results, and it's a great tool. Others say that it didn't work for their first project.

"...with it and connect the wires a little differently, and the whole thing doesn't work!!! Kids, WASTE your parent's money, wrather than your own." Read more

"My kid is having great fun while learning. This is a great tool. Simple to follow instructions and works great." Read more

"...I did have to return the first one I got because it would not work. But the second one works great." Read more

"...The experiments give satisfying results for the amount of time spent putting them together...." Read more

6 customers mention0 positive6 negative

Customers are disappointed with the sturdiness of the console. They mention that it is poorly constructed of cheap cardboard, and is somewhat flimsy and not very robust. Customers are also concerned that due to the low-cost construction it may not last until the next generation.

"cheap knock off of the 70s versions" Read more

"...Furthermore, I'm even more concerned that due to the low-cost construction it may not last until next Christmas...." Read more

"...My only real gripe is that it is so poorly constructed of cheap cardboard...." Read more

"...I had one when I was a kid. This model is somewhat flimsy and not very robust. Some of it is actually made of posterboard!..." Read more

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Husam J. Alnajjar

Worked for me, and now for him

Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2005

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I have a 9 year old son. I got this for him last Christmas. I only bought it because I remembered when I had something similar to it a long time ago. I remembered how much I learned from it about electricity, and how it got me into it. The look on my boy after a few hours playing with it was just the same as I had years ago. This toy is very enjoyable and educational at the same time. I have another boy (5years old), and he doesn't know how to play with it, but he has an intrest of the sounds it makes, and some of the projects you can have your voice broadcasted through a weak AM channel. My son took it to school to show and tell, and the teacher asked him if he can bring it again so they can work on some of the projects it has in it. All in all it is FUN 4 ALL ;)

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Jim

One Star

Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2015

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cheap knock off of the 70s versions

Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2012

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Good stuff. Informative without being overwhelming. I like that the schematics are included (just in case someone wants to look at it) along with the step by step - ex. 1-20 - means attach lead from component 1 to 20.
The projects are just long enough to require focus, but not so long the kids lose interest.
All the components are grouped and labeled which was cool and unexpected.
Thumbs up.

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S. McDaniel

Great product/gift for 7 year old

Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2011

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I bought this for my 7 year old son and he has really enjoyed the projects. However, I am concerned that it is not as educational/instructive as I would have liked. Furthermore, I'm even more concerned that due to the low-cost construction it may not last until next Christmas.

For any manufactures that read this, I would recommend including a 2D bar code for each project in the project book. Each 2D bar code would link to video instruction.

6 people found this helpful

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Objective Consumer

Great for kids

Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2020

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My son loved this. Great for peaking or supporting interest in electronics or engineering or basic science.

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David M. Johnson

Wont teach anyone Electronics

Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2013

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Fun to build experiments but thats it. It doesnt tell you why switching a couple wires does something totally different or the thought process behind the experiement. Basically just gives you directions of where to put the wires with no explanation at all.

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NJ_Tax_Man

Great toy, cheap construction.

Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2014

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I really like this as it shows some basics of electrical engineering. The 'project guide' could be a bit more comprehensive and suggest 'experiments' with the circuitry they show instead of just showing how to hook it up. My only real gripe is that it is so poorly constructed of cheap cardboard. If this was made in a plastic casing, it would be so much better of a product for little additional cost...and the additional cost I would pay.

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Sara

Absolute piece of Junk

Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2013

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made of cardboard. Completely ruined on second use. I had one of these back in the 70s that was made of much better material. This item was a terrible letdown

6 people found this helpful

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