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This is an impressive kit; you could learn a ton about electronics by working through it.
The main thing that distinguishes this from other (less expensive) kits is the breadboard and array of loose parts. In the product image, the breadboard is the middle white area in the lower section of the case, full of tiny holes. This is where you insert resistors, wires, and other parts in precise locations to set up the projects. This gives you great flexibility in wiring up circuits in a way that's more "real world" than other x-in-1 project kits. But it also means the kit isn't right for younger kids who are likely to find wiring up projects on the breadboard frustrating. If your kid is at the low end of the age range or would be frustrated by detailed instructions and putting lots of wires, resistors and capacitors in exact locations, this isn't the right kit.
As an adult who just wanted to learn how to create electronic circuits, though, I love it. I've done about eight of the experiments in the last week and plan to do many more.
Pros: Huge variety of experiments; more like creating real circuits than other similar kits; individual experiments teach you what the components do so you're really learning about electronics; good value considering everything that's included.
Cons: Not for folks who would find the breadboard wiring frustrating; probably need to buy a separate organizer case for storage of parts; Awkward English in lab manuals; first few projects might scare people off (Try the "Back to Basics" projects starting with #7 instead if this happens.)
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We went one (or rather, 200!) steps beyond our 300 in one lab kit! Yes, 500 in one, PLUS comprehensive learning course manuals! Build 500 exciting projects, learn schematics, build and learn both analog and digital circuits, and even get into digital programming. 500 projects, 370 pages of comprehensive course manuals, and LOTS OF FUN! The 500-in-1 Electronic Project Lab has everything you need to build 500 exciting projects. With this kit you can learn the basics of electronics and put your knowledge to work creating 500 different electronic experiments such as, special lighting effects, radio transmitter and receivers, amazing electronic sound effects, cool games and MORE! The kit includes built-in breadboard for easy wiring and connection of components, and an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) indicates the information during the experiments in process! You can build your knowledge by exploring amplifiers, analog and digital circuits plus how to read schematic diagrams. And it includes transistors, transformers, diodes, resistors, capacitors, phototransistors, CDs, integrated circuits, speaker, earphone, LEDs, LED digit display! There is a fact-filled, illustrated, lab-style manual included. Requires 6 AA batteries not included. Ages 10 and up.
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