Electronics & Programming

A model/test bench To test and understand basic construction principles • How are buildings and structures built? • What are the characteristics of buildings? • Why don't buildings fall down? The concrete block test bench allows students to work on basic construction principles using stacked blocks.

Bridges Test Stand This kit enables students to compare different types of bridges. Students will assemble and test various systems and observe the characteristics of each bridge struture. Comes boxed as a self assembly kit Dimensions: H 250mm x L 520mm Truck for the Bridge test stand can be purchased. 560-776 Truck (300g)

Dragster kit that works with solar energy. The solar cell is 60 x 60mm. Dimensions: L 150 x W 60 x H 95mm. The kit involves a variety of skills across the curriculum including cutting, drilling, wiring, assembly. Includes all parts and materials required: • Solar cell • Solar motor • Mechanical parts • Chassis and cover pre-cut to dimensions This kit enables you to make ten Solar Dragsters.

Dual Fuel Dragster has a switch to select the source of energy, either battery or solar cell. The lightness of the vehicle and the great sensitivity of solar propulsion engine, works even under hazy sunshine. • Features steerable front wheels • Dimensions: L 210 x W 80 x H 70mm • Weight: 70g This kit enables you to make one Solar Dragster.

Low cost batteries with a shelf life of 2 years, suitable for low drain applications. Sold singly.

Low cost batteries with a shelf life of 2 years, suitable for low drain applications. Pack of 2.

A range of low-cost wirewound controls, ideal for loudspeaker volume controls, miniature motor speed controllers, etc. Rated at 5 watts. Body Diameter: 24mm, Body Depth: 11mm, Spindle Diameter: 6mm, Spindle Length: 6.5mm (17 inc bush)

Lens ended MES bulb 2.2V 250mA.

These batteries have a 7 year shelf life and are suitable for highh drain rate applications. They have a better low temperature performance than Zinc cells. Pack of 2.

250g reel of uninsulated Bare Copper Wire Dia. 1.626mm

These batteries have a 7 year shelf life and are suitable for high drain rate applications. They have a better low temperature performance than Zinc cells. Sold singly.

These batteries have a 7 year shelf life and are suitable for high drain rate applications. They have a better low temperature performance than Zinc cells. Pack of 2

Dimensions (HxWxD): 10.2 x 19.8 x 6.4mm. These include switch body and contacts but not roller and long lever.

Made from metal with 2 flywheels and 2 gears. With 3 fixing holes. Drive axle 105mm x 4mm.

British made 4mm stackable plugs. A 4mm socket is incorporated in the rear for in line stacking. Screw connection for wire. Rated 10A.

LED CLIPS Packs of 10 - 5mm clip single part.

Standard commercial quality 12 way terminal blocks. Polythene construction, easily subdivided, rated 380 V rms.

British made 4mm stackable plugs. A 4mm socket is incorporated in the rear for in line stacking. Screw connection for wire. Rated 10A.

Suitable for normal industrial and professional applications. Base laminate conforms to all international standards and releases, as lisited in IPC4101A. RoHS compliant. Specifications Thickness:1.6mm Copper foil:35 micron Dissipation factor:35 Dielectric constant:5.4 Solderbath resistance (260°C): 20 secs Resist thickness:5 microns Spectral response:350-450nm, typical 2-3 minute exposure UV light energy required:Approx. 50mJ/cm Shelf life:1 year at 15-20°C

Suitable for normal industrial and professional applications. Base laminate conforms to all international standards and releases, as lisited in IPC4101A. RoHS compliant. Specifications Thickness:1.6mm Copper foil:35 micron Dissipation factor:35 Dielectric constant:5.4 Solderbath resistance (260°C): 20 secs Resist thickness:5 microns Spectral response:350-450nm, typical 2-3 minute exposure UV light energy required:Approx. 50mJ/cm Shelf life:1 year at 15-20°C

Suitable for normal industrial and professional applications. Base laminate conforms to all international standards and releases, as lisited in IPC4101A. RoHS compliant. Specifications Thickness:1.6mm Copper foil:35 micron Dissipation factor:35 Dielectric constant:5.4 Solderbath resistance (260°C): 20 secs Resist thickness:5 microns Spectral response:350-450nm, typical 2-3 minute exposure UV light energy required:Approx. 50mJ/cm Shelf life:1 year at 15-20°C

With solder connection.

BS 1363. Fused, insulated pins.

Non-rechargeable Alkaline batteries, which have up to 6 times the energy content of standard zinc-carbon batteries. Leak resistant, 100% mercury free. RoHS exempt.

With solder connection.

The Professional breadboard has contact positions identified by alphanumeric grids. The Professional also have colour coded polarity indicators. Size: 80 x 54mm with 400 tie points. Contact life: over 10,000 insertions.

Panel mounting SPST 10 amp 250V AC. panel cutout 19.3 x 13mm Terminals 4.8 x 0.8 crimp (D250-694)

Overload protection on all ranges except 10A DC current rnge. Low battery indication. Robust ABS housing, with protective yellow rubberised holster. A low cost multi-function instrument which offers excellent value for educational use. Supplied complete with safety test leads, battery and instructions. Designed in accordance with IEC1010 600V Cat II. CE approved Range 200mV 0.1mV 0.5% + 5 250V rms 2V 1mV 0.8% + 5 600V DC/AC rms 20V 10mV 0.8% + 5 200V 100mV 0.8% + 5 200mV 0.1mV 0.5% + 5 250V rms 2V 1mV 0.8% + 5 600V DC/AC rms 20V 10mV 0.8% + 5 200V 100mV 0.8% + 5 AC Volts: 200V 100mV 1.2% + 10 600V 1V 1.2% + 10 Transistor: Test current 10uA. Vcc 3.0V. hFE 1-1000 Diode: Test current 1mA approx. Voltage 2.8V approx. Continuity: Buzzer sounds when resistance <50W approx. Dimensions: 126x70x28mm. Weight 155g approx.

Panel mounting with solder tag terminals. Supplied with On-Off indicator plate.

DPDT slide switch 22 x 13 x 12mm.

With wire leads.

Single pole push-on/off press switch with screw terminal connections. Specifications: Rating: 2A @ 250VAC Panel cutout: 10mm. Max panel thickness: 3mm

With snap connectors.

With wire leads (wl).

They have snap connectors that accept PP3 battery snaps except D250-527 and 528 which have solder tags (st), and D250-526, 535 & 746 which have wire leads (wl).

11mm Round - 1.5 V 200mA

(4 Amps RMS, plastic case type TO126)

Battery Snaps have colour coded 150mm long insulated leads. Pp3 snaps fit PP3 batteries and the battery holders above. *Moulded UL & CSA approved.

White plastic screw connections 30mm dia 19mm high.

Miniature circular DC motor, ideal for models and educational applications.Nominal voltage 3.0V with operating range 1.5 to 4.5V. The two flat sides enable easy mounting onto a panel or PCB. Rotation is counter-clockwise (as viewed from shaft end). Nominal voltage: 3.0V Operating range: 1.5-4.5V No load speed: 16000 RPM No load current: 0.4A Speed at max. efficiency: 12400 RPM Current at max. efficiency:1.5A Torque: 11.9g-cm Dimensions: L: 25 (exc. shaft) W:20.1 H:15.1mm. Shaft length 8.1x 2.0 dia. Weight 19g approx.

Medium torque DC motor with operating range 1.5 to 4.5V, ideal for educational and modelling applications. Rotation is clockwise as viewed from shaft end. Dimensions: L: 27 (exc. shaft) x 24mm dia. Shaft length 8.6x 2.0 dia. Weight 28g approx. Nominal voltage: 3.0V Operating range: 1.5-4.5V No load speed: 6600 RPM ±10% No load current: 0.13A Speed at max. efficiency: 5100 RPM Current at max. efficiency: 0.4A Output: 0.42W Torque: 11.6g-cm Stall torque: 55g-cm min. Stall current: 1.4A max.

25mm O.D. Self adhesive pad on base.

These solar motors are low inertia types with low current drain suitable for use with solar modules & cells shown above. They can also be used instead of standard motors to reduce battery current drain.

This mono amplifier kit uses an LM386 audio amplifier IC which can output 1.25W of power. The kit is supplied with a pre-built jack cable and a PP3 battery clip, and can run off any voltage from 4 to 12 Volts (Absolute Maximum 15V). Requires a PP3 (9V) battery.

This stereo audio amplifier kit is an ideal basis for a design and technology project, and works with any personal stereo equipment. It uses a NJM2073D audio amplifier IC which can output 1W per channel. The kit is supplied with two speakers and a pre-made 3.5mm jack plug. It works nicely off a PP3 battery (9V), or runs off any voltage from 2 to 15 volt. NOTE - this kit needs to be assembled

A high torque miniature DC motor with an operating range of 1.5V to 6.0V, suitable for educational and modelling applications. Rotation is clockwise as viewed from shaft end. Dimensions: L: 30.5 (exc. shaft) x 24mm dia. Shaft length 10mm x 2.0mm dia. Weight 42g approx. RoHS compliant Nominal voltage: 3.0V Operating range: 1.5-6.0V No load speed: 9600 RPM ±10% No load current: 0.25A Speed at max. efficiency: 7790 RPM Current at max. efficiency: 1.14A Output: 1.58W Torque: 19.9g-cm Stall torque: 110g-cm min. Stall current: 5.2A max.

Miniature circular DC motor. Rotation is clockwise (as viewed from shaft end). Dimensions: L: 25 (exc. shaft) x 21mm dia. Shaft length 8.1x 2.0 dia. Weight 19g approx. RoHS compliant Nominal voltage: 3.0V Operating range: 1.5-3.0V No load speed: 14700 RPM No load current: 0.3A Speed at max. efficiency: 11524 RPM Current at max. efficiency:1.05A Torque: 14.1g-cm Stall torque: 65g-cm Output: 1.65W

AA size battery boxes moulded in black ABS with detachable lids, and available with or without miniature on-off slide switch. Connection via flexible red & black wire leads (150mm approx). The lids may also be secured by the small screw provided. Dimensions (mm) L x W x H 2 x AA Size 68 x 35 x 19 3 x AA Size 68 x 48 x 19 4 x AA Size 68 x 65 x 19

Moulded in black ABS with detachable lids, with miniature on-off slide switch. Connection via flexible red & black wire leads (150mm approx). The lids may also be secured by the small screw provided. Dimensions (mm) L x W x H 3 x AA Size 68 x 48 x 19

This stereo audio amplifier kit is pre built. It's ideal for product design projects. It uses a NJM2073D audio amplifier IC which can output 1W per channel. The kit is supplied with two speakers and a pre-made 3.5mm jack plug. It works nicely off a PP3 battery (9V), or runs off any voltage from 2 to 15 volt. All that is required is to solder the jack lead, speaker & power clip to the board.