Thames and Kosmos Electronics Advanced Circuit Kit

I purchased this as a science-minded adult, and the kit exceeded my expectations. Performing all the activities in the instruction manual is a wonderful orientation (about 75 hours total!) to things I would not otherwise have learned about. It's very engaging, explains real-world applications, and I gained a satisfying awareness of: *Electronic components and circuit designs *Computer logic circuits *Threshold-sensing and switching circuits *Timing circuits *Amplifying circuits *Oscillation circuits *Radio circuits *And much more Highly recommend for science-minded kids or adults. I've also already purchased Thames and Kosmos' Chem 3000 chemistry set due to my learning experience with this electronics set. I'm so glad I found this company and their products.

While software is ubiquitous, the physical world is still analog, and to interface with it some knowledge of electronics can be very useful. This product is a great way to experiment and learn electronics. There are 146 experiments with 141 pieces, and fantastic manual over 160 pages. It is fun, useful, and helps with creating clean circuit designs, which require art and science. Experiment 119 is about using the 555 Timer integrated circuit (IC). I simplified it a little by taking out the speaker and kept it at one LED, blinking. Once the circuit was working, I replicated the experiment in a simulation using ElectricVLab : 3D Virtual Lab for Electricity & Electronics [Download ]. Doing this made me realize just how much cleaner Thames & Kosmos has made the use of the 555 timer IC by placing that chip inside an easy to use block. The complexity hidden can be seen in the simulation. I've attached a video of the circuit example using Thames and Kosmos Electronics Advanced Circuit Kit and then a simulation of it. Both work the same way.Using Thames & Kosmos as a guide.can really help out with cleaner circuit design.

My 11 year old nephew has had a lot of fun with this! It's a very educational product.

My son loves this set. He received it last year for Christmas. He plays with it often especially when friends come to visit. It's a nice educational break from the video games! The book is fantastic with step by step instructions. The kids can easily follow without becoming frustrated. Highly recommend!

The price is fine, but there is not nearly enough details on what you are doing in each project. More explanation of the projects is needed in details.

Parts of the electronics kit do not work. Specifically all of the sound components. Very frustrating for our 9 year old boy. I wouldn’t recommend buying this electronics set.

This is a fabulous electronics set for a 12 year. He has spent hours building with it. Made a huge hit for Christmas

Actually, I like it. But it is not very attractive to my kid.

Excelente!!!!!!