Educational Toys, Science Kits

PO Box 716, Amherst, NH 03031-0716

Educational Toys

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These products are intended for young age groups and those who are just getting interested in the fields of science and electronics. Kits are for beginners and are simple to put together and safe to use.

Gyroscope

Explore the mysteries of inertial guidance, compasses and stabilization. Runs up to 2 minutes with little wobble because it's precision machined. Dynamically balanced 6 cm steel rotor, near-frictionless stay bearings. Includes: plastic base, molded rocker with gimbal, pull cord & handle, weights, hook, instructions.

40-200 - Gyroscope..............$49.95

Electroflash Electronics Kit

This new kit was developed by a teacher in New Zealand to provide a high quality, easy-to-use electronics' curriculum. This kit features a unique magnetic jointing system (no soldering required). All ages of students--primary and secondary school--will be delighted by this circuitry kit! Feature this kit in both science and technology courses within your school!

10-500 - Electroflash Electronics Kit..............$139.95

ThumbStadium™

ThumbStadium
Electronic Game Kit

ThumbStadium^TM is a 2-player hand-held electronic game that features 4 different games of skill. Easy and fun to build, Thumb Stadium is sure to provide years of entertainment while teaching electronics! Available either fully assembled or in kit form. Runs on 3 AAA batteries (not included). Size is approx 2" x 1.5" x 1" Free Assembly Instructions (PDF)

ThumbWar^TM -- The object of ThumbWar is simple: press while the other player is pressing. If you do, you get a point.
SlapJack^TM -- During SlapJack, Thumb Stadium randomly flashes the center LED red or green. Be the first to press when center is green and get a point. Don't press if it isn't green or the other player gets a point.
Jai Alai^TM -- Center lights up, quickly press to "catch" your color. Press again to "throw" to the other player who has to catch on time and throw back. The time to catch gets shorter each throw.
Reflexy^TM -- Reflexy is a one-player game. The object is to quickly press the button that matches the color in the center LED. You go until you miss or are too late. The time to react gets shorter each turn.

Write your own games for Thumb Stadium!
Because it comes with a socket, ThumbStadium also makes a terrific open-source educational/development platform for programming Microchip's 12F629 PIC Microcontroller:
Chip Schematic (PDF)
Assembly Code (right-click -> save as)
Linker File (right-click -> save as)
Include File (right-click -> save as)

THUMBSTADIUM1K - ThumbStadium, Kit and Plans..............$19.95
THUMBSTADIUM10 - ThumbStadium, Assembled.................$29.95

Battery Crawler

Build This (almost) Go-Anywhere Crawler - then - Power with Batteries (Not Incl.). Propeller Power and light are Included.

Experiments Included: Series and parallel circuits, light bulb experiments, gears, motion, friction with thread, wheels or tracks, torque, conductors & insulators made easy, wiring, switches made easy, electrodes, velocity, lighting experiments, pressure, static electricity, simple batteries, simple machines, robotics intro., fun obstacle rally experiments. Ages 7 to 99. Lots of Hands-On activities for Sci-Tec Enthusiasts.

Awards: Best 'Teacher Tested Tools' from Creative Classroom Magazine and 'SEAL OF EXCELLENCE' from Creative Child Magazine.

CRAWLERB10 - Battery Crawler ..............$22.95

Solar Crawler

Same as above with Solar (YES! - Included) or Batteries!(batteries NOT included).

Experiments Included: Technologist & beginning robotics, engineering. Experiment with gears, basic electricity, light, speed, equations (Math.), wheels vs. tracks and threads, conversion of chemical energy, hands-on simple machines, motion, friction, solar, alternative energy experiments, conservation, switches & conductors made easy, light bulb experiments, and more.

Awards: 'Seal of Excellence', Creative Child Magazine and 'Best Teacher Tested Tools', Creative Teacher Magazine.

CRAWLERS10 - Solar Crawler ..............$29.95

CX Electro Magnetic Racer

Easily Build and customize this Seibun Electro Magnetic Racer and witness a real Fast Electro Magnetic Motor in Action (internationally patended). New Color: Red body, wider Black wheels, Yellow trim (photo not avail. New Red racer will be shipped, NOT mauve racer in photo). While building, also assemble a compass (parts included), and test your Sci Tech skills.

Experiments Included: Magnetism, Electro-Magnetism, Motion, Induction Motors, Simple Machines- Velocity, Electric Motors, Current Flow, Bearings, Bobbin, Energy Conservation, Environment, Equations

CXEMR10 - CX Electro Magnetic Racer ..............$24.95

Magnetism Fundamentals

Complete Kit Made EASY - Understanding Magnetism is vital to understand science, technology, electricity, etc.. Most Complete experiment set with 3 bar magnets and 2 ring magnets, 1 Compass and also 1 Compass Kit, nails, needle and more.

MAGF10 - Magnetism Fundamentals Kit ..............$8.95

Circuit & Switch

Complete Kit Made EASY - The Wonders of Electricity with Hands-On Experiments: Easily Build a Circuit that Includes a lamp and a switch. Experiment in Conductivity. Instructions Included. Complies with Department of Education New Science Standards.

CIRSW10 - Circuit & Switch Kit ..............$7.95

AntWorks

A Space-Age Habitat for Ants

AntWorks is based on a 2003 NASA Space Shuttle experiment to study animal life in space and test how ants successfully tunnel in microgravity. The AntWorks gel is complete with nutrients and supplements to promote healthy growth in the new colony. Watch ants live, work, and tunnel in the nutritious, non-toxic gel as they create series upon series of intricate tunnels. Turn on the bright blue LEDs to highlight the tunnels and gel (also works great as a bedside, desk, or the perfect "night-light" in any room). Enjoy hours of fascinating fun and educational excitement as you watch your AntWorks architecture evolve!

Includes:

Nutrient Gel
Magnifying Glass
Ant Catching Tool / Tunnel Starter
4-LED Illuminator with AC Power Adapter
Instructions / Interesting Facts about ants

ANTWORKS - Space-Age Habitat for Ants ..............$44.95

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PO Box 716, Amherst, NH 03031-0716