Manual

Welcome to the thrilling world of electronics! Now
t
hat you have your Elenco
®
E
P-130 Electronic
Playground Kit, you can learn about electronics while
doing 130 fun experiments. In this kit we have
included everything you will need to start off on this
electronics adventure, well except the batteries that
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As you go through this manual and do the
experiments, you will notice that we have arranged
the experiments, as well as information, into a logical
progression. We will start off with easy circuits and
then work toward the more intricate ones. Take your
time and be sure to have some fun!
Each electronic component in the kit is connected to
springs, so you can do all the circuit assembly
without having to solder. To build a working project,
all you have to do is connect the wires to the
terminals as shown in each wiring sequence. There
is no danger when doing these projects because you
are using low voltage batteries, not the standard AC
voltages.
Our simple instructions will show you how to operate
the circuit for each experiment. A schematic diagram
is also included, to help you learn how the circuit
works. A schematic is simply a blueprint that shows
how different parts are wired together. An image or
symbols for each of the components in your kit are
printed next to each piece.
As you will notice we refer to a Volt / Ohm Meter
(
VOM) for making measurements. A VOM or
multimeter is a instrument that measures voltage,
current (amperes or amps), and resistance (ohms-
W). You will learn more about these in the upcoming
pages. If you really want to learn about electronic
circuits, it is vital that you learn how to measure
circuit values - for only then will you really
understand electronic circuitry.
You do not have to have or use a VOM to do the
experiments but you will find that it helps to better
grasp how the circuits work. The VOM is a good
investment if you plan to stay interested in electricity
and electronics.
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BEFORE YOU START THE FUN!
This kit requires six (6) “AA” batteries. To install the
batteries to the back of your kit make sure to install
them in the corresponding compartments. Put the +
end and the – end correctly into the kit, the + end for
the battery is the side that has the metal cap.
Remember: Never leave a dying battery or dead
battery in your kit. Even if they are “leak-proof”, they
still have the potential to leak damaging chemicals.
INSTALLATION OF BATTERIES
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