Please Note! Once
you have opened these kits, they are not returnable.
All parts are supplied,
except batteries unless noted otherwise.
Kits on this page require assembly which includes soldering
and testing.
Some kits require permission of parties involved before use.
3-DIGIT
LED COUNTER KIT
Two-board basic event counter. Main board has the 3-digit
counter circuit while the second board has Count and Reset pushbutton switches
and debounce circuit. Can be cascaded with other boards to provide more
digits. Runs on 9V battery. 3.125" x 2" x 1".
Kit 1 $26.95
LCD
TEMPERATURE METER KIT
(Celsius only.) Designed around a single IC that contains
analog and digital sections to provide a simple yet versatile LCD meter.
Other components convert the basic meter to read temperature (degrees C).
With power switch. Runs on 9V battery. 3.75" x 2.25" x 0.75".
Kit 2 $29.95
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LED
DICE KIT
Uses seven red LED's to simulate the rolling of a die.
Press then release the "Roll" button and the LED's slow down and stop.
Based on the 555 timer and a counter IC. 9V battery clip. Operates from
4.5-15VDC. 3.125" x 2" x 0.5".
Kit 3 $15.95
Roulette LED
Electronic game. Ten LEDs in a circle. One LED is turned on at a
time to simulate the spinning of a roulette ball around the wheel. Uses voltage
controlled oscillator circuit. 'Ball' gradually slows down and stops on a
number. 'Ball' speed can be adjusted. Uses 9V battery.
Kit 6 $15.95
POWER
SUPPLY KIT
Basic circuit designed around two fixed TO-220 regulators.
Provides a fixed output of +5V and a variable from +5 to 2V under the input
voltage. Terminal strip output, solder pads and 3.5mm mini phone jack for
input. 7-30VDC or 7-30VAC input. 3.125" x 2" x 1".
Kit 4 $18.75
3V
FM Transmitter
The most powerful 'bug' available for its size, 3V supply and
number of components. Guaranteed to transmit over 100 meters within buildings
and to 500 meters in the open. Easily tunable in the FM band. Greater range at
higher voltage and better aerial. Documentation.
For an excellent introduction to the theory of 'simple' 2 stage transmitters
download FM Transmitter Theory 1.2MB
Kit 7 $9.95
LIGHT
DETECTOR ALARM KIT
Circuit designed around a sensitive photo Darlington
transistor and CMOS NAND gate. Circuit detects light and sounds an alarm
buzzer. Useful as alarm in cash drawers, refrigerators, etc. Operates on
9VDC.
Kit 8 $8.95 each
MULTI-VIBRATOR
BUILDING BLOCK KIT
Circuits demonstrate the action of the astable, monostable
and bistable (flip-flop) multi-vibrator circuits. LED's provide visual
indication of circuit action. Runs on 9V battery. 4" x 1.5" x 0.625".
Kit 9 $8.95 each
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TOUCH
SWITCH KIT
Low-voltage circuit designed to switch a relay. When
used from 5-12VDC battery, a simple touch of a finger across two leads
will control relay. Operates as a touch plate if DC power supply connected
to AC line is used in place of battery. Relay rated 3A 115/130VAC. 2" x
2" x 1".
Kit 10 $12.95 each
LOW VOLTAGE FLASHER KIT
Circuit designed around the National LM3909 low-voltage flasher
IC. Used to flash an LED or as a continuity tester. Two PC boards supplied. Runs
on 1.5V DC. Single "D" cell will flash LED for two years. Solder pads for all
connectors. 1.375" x 0.625" x 0.75".
Kit 11 $13.95 each
AUDIO
TO LIGHT MODULATOR KIT
Designed around an opto-triac coupler and a power triac.
1.2-1.5V music signal drives the circuit. Triac rated 4A max @ 250VAC.
Operates from 110 or 240VAC mains. Terminal strip for Load and AC. 3.5mm
mini
phone jack for audio input. 2.125" x 1.75" x 1".
Kit 12 $12.95 each
TAPE
RECORDER VOX SWITCH KIT
When sound is detected, kit will turn on cassette recorder
or other low-voltage load. Six-second turn-off delay allows for pauses
in conversation. Requires recorder with "REMOTE" control jack. An external
relay (not supplied) can be added to handle heavier line loads. 4.625"
x 0.75" x 0.5".
Kit 13 $12.95 each
110V& 240V MAINS POWERED STROBE LIGHT
Kit contains Xenon Flashtube as found on aircraft, camera flash
units, signal beacons and disco lights. Adjust to flash from 1 every three
seconds to 3 flashes per second. CAUTION: Connects directly to mains power
supply. Must be put in a suitable enclosed box before using. Two PCBs for
different mains voltage.
Kit 14 $31.49 each
6- TO 12-VOLT PIEZO SCREAMER
Powerful 6V to 12V piezo alarm. Uses 556, autotransformer and two
piezo alarm elements. Circuit will deliver over 110dB at 1 meter. Uses sweep
circuit so there is no need to trim the circuit to match the cavity resonant
frequency. We supply a plastic box with two piezo elements (35mm diameter)
already mounted in their own resonant cavity. This is part of a commercial alarm
unit but it uses our (better!) drive circuit. Ideal alarm unit for Kit 53 (Codepad/Burglar
Alarm).
Kit 15
FM
Telephone Transmitter
Miniature transmitter which attaches in series with one of
the two lines to your telephone. Transmits over 200 meters to an ordinary FM
receiver. Transmits further if the FM receiver is near the phone line. Tune with
ceramic trim cap. Uses the phone line as an aerial and power source.
ZTX320 transistor specification.
Kit 16 $9.95
LOW
VOLTAGE AMPLIFIER KIT
Circuit designed around the National LM386 IC, a variable
gain audio amp. Use this kit as a building block for other projects. Operates
on 4-12 VDC. Solder pads for all connections. 1.25" x 1.25" x 0.75".
Kit 17 $6.95 each
9V
FM Transmitter
K18 PCB now has 5 pairs of SM pads for SM resistors to
be supplied later. More powerful FM transmitter 'bug' than Kit 7. Tank
oscillator coil built into the circuit board. Can be tuned anywhere in FM band.
9V battery operation. Over 400m range in the open depending on aerial used.
For an excellent introduction to the theory of 'simple' 2 stage transmitters
download FM Transmitter Theory 1.2MB
Kit 18 $9.95
Crystal
Locked Ultrasonic Movement Detector 1
Matched 40 kHz transmitter/receiver pair of
transducers detects movement at over 7 meters. Separate PCB for mounting the
active units. Latch/reset PCB-mounted switch on board. Sensitivity control. 9V
battery operation. Transmitter is crystal- locked at 40kHz for maximum
efficiency. Transducer Data
Kit 20 $35.95
INTERCOM
KIT
OP-AMP
FUNCTION GENERATOR KIT
Circuit designed around a Quad Op-Amp connected as oscillator
and wave shapers. Oscillator generates a square wave over 6Hz to 6KHz range.
The other amps then produce the triangle and pseudo-sine outputs Solder
pad outputs. Runs on 9V battery. 1.875" x 1.625" x 0.875".
Kit 23 $8.95 each
LOGIC
PROBE KIT
Circuit examines the logic state in digital circuits.
Three LED's provide visual indication and a piezo buzzer provides audio
indication. Switch between TTL or CMOS logic. Runs on 5-15V DC supplied
from equipment under test. Detects pulses >50nS.
Kit 24 $14.95 each
FIBEROPTIC
AUDIO LINK KIT
Circuit designed around a matched fiber optic transmitter
and receiver pair. Transmitter board uses microphone and IC to modulate
an LED. Receiver board demodulates the light and drives the provided speaker.
14ft of plastic cable supplied but boards will drive up to 150M of cable.
Runs on 2 9V batteries. Rec. 2" x 1.5" x 0.75". Transmitter 1.75" x 1.125"
x 0.5".
Kit 26 $34.95 each
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WATT AMPLIFIER KIT
Circuit designed around a single TDA7052 IC. Ideal part
for larger projects. Drives 8 Ohm speaker (not supplied). Ideal for battery
powered circuits. Operates on 3-15VDC. Solder pads for all connections. Only 1.75" x 1.125" x 0.875".
Kit 27 $7.95 each
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Voice
Activated FM Transmitter
A sound activated switch and an FM transmitter joined
together to make a voice activated FM transmitter. Set the level of sound that
it will respond to. Two stage transmitter needs tuning to get best results.
Tuning Kit and instructions enclosed. Transmits up to 1 km in the open depending
on the aerial used.
ZTX320 transistor specification.
Kit 28 $12.95
COMBINATION
LOCK KIT
Easy introduction to electronic locks. Two boards, one
with 1-9 touch pads and connected to second board by 3-ft. cable. Second
board has decoding ICs, matrix to set four number code, and relay to control
external loads. Auto reset if wrong number entered. Runs on 9V battery.
3" x 2.5" x 1".
Kit 29 $18.95
PIR
MOTION DETECTION KIT
State-of-the-art circuit uses motion sensing IC and a
PC board mount plastic fresnel lens. Features include photocell for day
light inactivation, single/dual pulse, sensitivity switch, adj. latch time
red LED indicator with solder pad outputs to drive external circuits. Runs
on 9V battery. 2.5" x 2" x 0.985".
Kit 30 $34.95 each
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SIREN
KIT
Circuit designed around a dual op-amp connected as oscillator
and driver. Oscillator is off until you press the switch, then a rising
tone is produced until a steady value is reached. If switch is released
the tone starts dropping until it cuts off. Runs on 9V battery.
Speaker and switch supplied. 2" x 0.75" x 0.5".
Kit 31 $6.95 each
Three
Stage FM Transmitter
Our most powerful FM 'bug' to date. A two stage FM
transmitter with an RF transistor (ZTX320) in the output stage. 9V operation.
On/off switch mounted on the PCB.
ZTX320 transistor specification. For an
excellent introduction to the theory of 'simple' 2 and 3 stage transmitters
download FM Transmitter Theory 1.2MB
Kit 32 $9.95
TAPE
RECORDER VOX SWITCH KIT
Telephone line activated and powered circuit. When handset
is lifted, kit will turn on tape (cassette) recorder and supply audio.
Requires recorder with "MIC" and "REMOTE" control jacks. Will operated
recorders using 1.5-12V battery systems. Sold only as a telephone test
accessory.
Kit 33 $9.95 each
3.5
DIGIT LCD PANEL METER KIT
Circuit designed around a single IC that controls both
analog and digital sections to provide a simple yet versatile meter. Terminal
strip input. power switch, selectable decimal point. Space for scaling
and current shunt resistors. Runs on 9V battery. 3.75" x 2.25" x 0.75".
Kit 34 $34.95 each
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