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Summary of Contents for STEM CIRCUIT BUILDER 59

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Page 2: ...safety features in them and could put your child at risk of injury FCC Notice Please note that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are desig...

Page 3: ... fire or attempt to open its outer casing l Batteries are harmful if swallowed so keep away from small children 1 Most circuit problems are due to incorrect assembly always double check that your circuit exactly matches the drawing for it 2 Be sure that parts with positive negative markings are positioned as per the drawing 3 Be sure that all connections are securely made 4 Try replacing the batte...

Page 4: ...enon It was to be many centuries before anyone was able to connect this phenomenon with electricity and a century more before electrical current was put to practical use 3 How to Categorize Electricity Q Are we using the same electricity to power the air conditioner and the remote control A Good question Actually they are totally different What we use in the air conditioner is called alternating c...

Page 5: ...ted by a German named Siemens Q What is the unit for electricity A Electricity has various related units of measure Electrical current flow is measured in Amperes Amps which is named in honor of the famous French physician André Marie Ampère and the contribution that he made Electrical resistance is measured in Ohms which is named after the German physicist George Ohm for his contributions Electri...

Page 6: ... generation and solar thermal energy Certainly there will be more methods for electricity generation to be found since the scientists are always researching Q How do we recycle used batteries A Battery recycling aims to reduce the number of batteries being disposed as municipal solid waste Batteries contain a number of heavy metals and toxic chemicals and their dumping has raised concerns over soi...

Page 7: ... of power supply in which chemical energy is converted into electricity A switch is a device that controls all the other components in the circuit It is used for power connection and disconnection A switch should be connected in series with the other functional components otherwise it will cause a short circuit Home appliances are electrical mechanical machines which accomplish some home functions...

Page 8: ...m Customer Service 880 Asbury Dr Buffalo Grove IL 60089 U S A Parts List colors and styles may vary Symbols and Numbers Qty Name Symbol Part 3 4 wire Block 6EB2X04 1 Press Switch 6EB2X61 1 Switch 6EB2X62 1 LED 6EB2X69 1 Bi directional LED 6EB2X71 1 Colorful LED 6EB2X72 1 Lamp 6EB2X76 7 EBX59_Manual_051717_Layout 2 5 17 2017 11 09 AM Page 8 ...

Page 9: ... 2 Plated Block 6EB2X101 Qty Name Symbol Part 1 Alarm 6EB2X78 1 Reed Switch 6EB2X83 1 Magnet 6EB2X07 1 Fiber Optic Tree 6EB2X40 1 Motor 6EB2X95 1 1 Battery Holder Battery Cover 6EB2X91 6EB2X91C 8 Parts List colors and styles may vary Symbols and Numbers EBX59_Manual_051717_Layout 2 5 17 2017 11 09 AM Page 9 ...

Page 10: ...circuit The part is marked 91 and requires three 3 1 5V AA batteries not included The four connections are marked 1 5V 3V and 4 5V A short circuit indicator LED lights if any of the outputs are shorted or under a high current draw Only use the battery holder when the cover is securely in place Included is a special plated wire 1 block which allows you to connect to other E Blox series see last pag...

Page 11: ... LED 71 is like the others but has red and blue LEDs connected in opposite directions The colorful LED 72 slowly changes colors red green blue when connected to a power source The 4 5V lamp 76 contains a special wire filament that glows bright when a large electric current passes through it Voltages above the bulb s rating can burn out the wire The alarm 78 converts electricity into sound by makin...

Page 12: ...s not responsible for parts damaged due to incorrect wiring Here are some important guidelines DO USE EYE PROTECTION WHEN ExPERIMENTING ON YOUR OWN DO include at least one component that will limit the current through a circuit such as the speaker lamp alarm integrated circuits ICs which must be connected properly or motor DO disconnect your batteries immediately and check your wiring if something...

Page 13: ...has a SHORT CIRCUIT path as shown by the arrows The short circuit prevents any other portions of the circuit from ever working NEVER DO THIS 12 Examples of SHORT CIRCUITS NEVER DO THIS NEVER DO THIS NEVER DO THIS WARNING SHOCK HAZARD Never connect E Blox Circuit BuilderTM to the electrical outlets in your home in any way EBX59_Manual_051717_Layout 2 5 17 2017 11 09 AM Page 13 ...

Page 14: ...off Down position the lamp and bi directional LED should be lit Replace the Switch 62 with the Press Switch 61 the lamp and bi directional LED should light when the switch is pressed Replace the Press Switch 61 with the Reed Switch 83 When you place the magnet on the switch the lamp and bi directional LED should light Replace the Reed Switch 83 with each of the three Wire blocks 4 Test the wire bl...

Page 15: ...tch controlled Alarm LED Series Connection 31 34 Press Switch controlled Alarm LED Series Connection 31 35 Magnet controlled Alarm LED Series Connection 32 36 Switch Press Switch controlled Flying Saucer 32 37 Magnet Switch controlled Fan 33 38 Magnet Press Switch controlled Fan 33 39 Switch controlled Alarm Lamp Series Connection 33 40 Press Switch controlled Lamp Alarm 34 41 Magnet controlled La...

Page 16: ...at plug onto the first layer base Then assemble the parts that connect to the secondary layer Install three 3 AA batteries not included into the battery holder 91 Secure the cover onto the battery holder before using it Build the circuit press the switch 62 the LED 69 will turn on 2 LED Press Switch Build the circuit press the press switch 61 the LED 69 will flash If you hold the press switch 61 t...

Page 17: ...he magnet 7 towards the reed switch 83 the LED 69 will turn on move the magnet 7 away and the LED 69 will turn off 4 Lamp Switch Build the circuit press the switch 62 the lamp 76 will turn on 16 EBX59_Manual_051717_Layout 2 5 17 2017 11 09 AM Page 17 ...

Page 18: ... 76 will flash Hold the press switch 61 the lamp 76 will stay on 6 Magnet controlled Lamp Build the circuit move the magnet 7 towards the reed switch 83 the lamp 76 will turn on Move the magnet 7 away the lamp 76 will turn off 17 EBX59_Manual_051717_Layout 2 5 17 2017 11 09 AM Page 18 ...

Page 19: ...n red 8 Press Switch controlled Bi directional LED Build the circuit press the press switch 61 the bi directional LED 71 will flash If you hold press switch 61 the bi directional LED 71 will turn on blue Install the bi directional LED 71 in the reverse direction then hold the press switch 61 you will see the bi directional LED 71 turn on red Red Light Red Light Blue Light Blue Light 18 EBX59_Manua...

Page 20: ...he magnet 7 away the light will turn off Install the bi directional LED 71 in the reverse direction then move the magnet 7 towards the reed switch 83 the bi directional LED 71 will turn on red 10 Alarm Switch Build the circuit press the switch 62 you will hear the alarm 78 Red Light Blue Light 19 EBX59_Manual_051717_Layout 2 5 17 2017 11 09 AM Page 20 ...

Page 21: ...he alarm 78 sound Hold the press switch 61 the alarm 78 will stay on 12 Magnetic controlled Alarm Build the circuit move the magnet 7 towards the reed switch 83 the alarm 78 will sound Move the magnet 7 away the alarm 78 will turn off 20 EBX59_Manual_051717_Layout 2 5 17 2017 11 09 AM Page 21 ...

Page 22: ...l see the fiber optic tree 40 change colors with the LED s colors 14 Press Switch controlled Fiber Optic Tree Build the circuit press the press switch 61 the colorful LED 72 will flash Hold the press switch 61 the colorful LED 72 will stay on while the fiber optic tree 40 changes colors with the colorful LED 72 21 EBX59_Manual_051717_Layout 2 5 17 2017 11 09 AM Page 22 ...

Page 23: ...will turn on the fiber optic tree 40 is changing colors with the colorful LED 72 16 Motor Switch Build the circuit press the switch 62 the motor 95 will turn on 1st level 22 WARNING Moving parts Do not touch the fan or motor during operation Do not lean over the motor EBX59_Manual_051717_Layout 2 5 17 2017 11 09 AM Page 23 ...

Page 24: ...ild the circuit move the magnet 7 towards the reed switch 83 motor 95 will turn on Move the magnet 7 away the motor 95 will turn off 1st level 1st level 23 WARNING Moving parts Do not touch the fan or motor during operation Do not lean over the motor WARNING Moving parts Do not touch the fan or motor during operation Do not lean over the motor EBX59_Manual_051717_Layout 2 5 17 2017 11 09 AM Page 2...

Page 25: ...ll turn on Release the press switch 61 then the light will turn off 20 Switch Press Switch controlled Lamp Series Connection Build the circuit press the switch 62 then press the press switch 61 you will see the lamp 76 turn on Release the press switch 61 the lamp 76 will turn off 24 EBX59_Manual_051717_Layout 2 5 17 2017 11 09 AM Page 25 ...

Page 26: ...hen install the bi directional LED 71 in the reverse direction hold the press switch 61 the bi directional LED 71 will turn on red 22 Switch Press Switch controlled Alarm Series Connection Build the circuit press the switch 62 then hold the press switch 61 you will hear the alarm 78 Release the press switch 61 the alarm 78 will stop Red Light Blue Light 25 EBX59_Manual_051717_Layout 2 5 17 2017 11...

Page 27: ...trolled Fiber Optic Tree Series Connection Build the circuit press the switch 62 then hold the press switch 61 The colorful LED 72 will turn on and the fiber optic tree 40 will light up with the colors of the colorful LED 72 Release the press switch 61 the colorful LED 72 will turn off 26 WARNING Moving parts Do not touch the fan or motor during operation Do not lean over the motor EBX59_Manual_05...

Page 28: ...the LED 69 turn on If you move the magnet 7 away the LED 69 will turn off 26 Magnet Switch Press Switch controlled Lamp Series Connection Build the circuit press the switch 62 then hold the press switch 61 Then move the magnet 7 towards the reed switch 83 The lamp 76 will turn on If you move the magnet 7 away the lamp 76 will turn off 27 EBX59_Manual_051717_Layout 2 5 17 2017 11 09 AM Page 28 ...

Page 29: ...et Switch Press Switch controlled Bi directional LED Series Connection Build the circuit press the switch 62 then press the press switch 61 Move the magnet 7 towards the reed switch 83 you will see the bi directional LED 71 turn on with the blue light If you move the magnet 7 away the bi directional LED 71 will turn off Install the bi directional LED 71 in the reverse direction and move the magnet...

Page 30: ...e alarm 78 If you move the magnet 7 away the alarm 78 will turn off 30 Magnet Switch Press Switch controlled Motor Series Connection Build the circuit press the switch 62 then hold the press switch 61 When you move the magnet 7 towards the reed switch 83 you will see the motor 95 turn on If you move the magnet 7 away the motor 95 will turn off 29 EBX59_Manual_051717_Layout 2 5 17 2017 11 09 AM Pag...

Page 31: ...fan or motor during operation Do not lean over the motor WARNING Moving parts Do not touch the fan or motor during operation Do not lean over the motor Fan Assembly Motor shaft cap Fan Motor top Motor 32 Switch controlled Motor Alarm Series Connection Build the circuit press the switch 62 you will hear the alarm 78 faintly The motor 95 will be off EBX59_Manual_051717_Layout 2 5 17 2017 11 09 AM Pa...

Page 32: ...ED 69 turns on at the same time 34 Press Switch controlled Alarm LED Series Connection Build the circuit press the press switch 61 several times the alarm 78 will sound for short intervals If you hold the press switch 61 the alarm 78 will start while the LED 69 is on 31 EBX59_Manual_051717_Layout 2 5 17 2017 11 09 AM Page 32 ...

Page 33: ...ed Flying Saucer Build the circuit press the switch 62 then hold the press switch 61 The fan blade 60 of the motor 95 will spin Release the press switch 61 the fan blade 60 will launch into the air Caution Never let it fly near your face 32 WARNING Moving parts Do not touch the fan or motor during operation Do not lean over the motor Reminder Remove the shaft cap before using the flying saucer EBX...

Page 34: ...he magnet 7 towards the reed switch 83 you will see the fan blade 60 of the motor 95 start spinning When you move the magnet 7 away the fan blade 60 will stop spinning 38 Magnet Press Switch controlled Fan Build the circuit by replacing the switch 62 with the press switch 61 Press and hold the press switch 61 When you move the magnet 7 towards the reed switch 83 you will see the fan blade 60 of th...

Page 35: ...l stop The lamp is used as a wire block in this circuit and will light dimly 41 Magnet controlled Lamp Alarm Build the circuit move the magnet 7 towards the reed switch 83 the alarm 78 will start while the lamp 76 will light dimly When you move the magnet 7 away the alarm 78 will stop The lamp is used as a wire block in this circuit and will light dimly 34 EBX59_Manual_051717_Layout 2 5 17 2017 11...

Page 36: ...me while the LED 69 turns on 43 Press Switch controlled Alarm LED Build the circuit hold the press switch 61 the alarm 78 will start in a low volume while the LED 69 turns on Release the press switch 61 then the alarm 78 and the LED 69 will turn off at the same time 35 EBX59_Manual_051717_Layout 2 5 17 2017 11 09 AM Page 36 ...

Page 37: ...ll turn off 45 Switch controlled Bi directional LED Alarm Series Connection Build the circuit press the switch 62 the alarm 78 will sound the bi directional LED 71 turns on red Install the bi directional LED 71 in the reverse direction then press the switch 62 the bi directional LED 71 will turn on blue and the alarm will sound very faintly Red Light Blue Light 36 EBX59_Manual_051717_Layout 2 5 17...

Page 38: ...nd the bi directional LED 71 will turn off 47 Magnet controlled Bi directional LED and Alarm Build the circuit move the magnet 7 towards the reed switch 83 the alarm 78 will sound while the bi directional LED 71 turns on red Move the magnet 7 then install the bi directional LED 71 in the reverse direction Now if you move the magnet 7 towards the reed switch 83 the bi directional LED 71 will turn o...

Page 39: ...r optic tree 40 will be lit up with the colors of the LED 49 Press Switch controlled Fiber Optic Tree Alarm Series Connection Build the circuit press and hold the press switch 61 the alarm 78 will sound very faintly Then you will see the colorful LED 72 turn on with the light of the fiber optic tree 40 on with the colors of the LED 38 EBX59_Manual_051717_Layout 2 5 17 2017 11 09 AM Page 39 ...

Page 40: ...D 72 If you move the magnet 7 away the alarm 78 and colorful LED 72 will turn off 51 Switch and Press Switch controlled Alarm and LED Series Connection Build the circuit press the switch 62 then hold the press switch 61 you will hear the alarm 78 start with its pitch varying from low to high also the LED 69 will turn on Release the press switch 61 the alarm 78 and LED 69 will turn off 39 EBX59_Man...

Page 41: ...gnet 7 away the alarm 78 and LED 69 will turn off 53 Magnet Switch Press Switch controlled Alarm LED Series Connection Build the circuit press the switch 62 then hold the press switch 61 Now move the magnet 7 towards the reed switch 83 the alarm 78 will sound very faintly while the LED 69 turns on If you release the press switch 61 or move the magnet 7 away both the alarm 78 and LED 69 turn off 40...

Page 42: ...agnet 7 the alarm 78 will turn off 55 Magnet Switch Press Switch controlled Alarm Bi directional LED Series Connection Build the circuit press the switch 62 then hold the press switch 61 Move the magnet 7 towards the reed switch 83 you will hear the alarm 78 sound very faintly while the bi directional LED 71 turns on blue If you release the press switch 61 or move the magnet 7 away the alarm 78 an...

Page 43: ...itch 61 or move the magnet 7 away the alarm 78 and motor 95 will turn off 57 Switch controlled LED and Bi directional LED Series Connection Build the circuit press the switch 62 you will see the LED 69 and the bi directional LED 71 turn on at the same time If you install the bi directional LED 71 in the reverse direction then press the switch 62 the LED 69 will turn on red while the bi directional...

Page 44: ...will see the LED 69 and the bi directional LED 71 turn on red at the same time Install the bi directional LED 71 in the reverse direction then press the press switch 61 the LED 69 will turn on red while the bi directional LED 71 will turn on blue Red Light Blue Light 43 EBX59_Manual_051717_Layout 2 5 17 2017 11 09 AM Page 44 ...

Page 45: ... the LED 69 and the bi directional LED 71 turn on red Move the magnet 7 away and install the bi directional LED 71 in the reverse direction Move the magnet 7 towards the reed switch 83 you will see the LED 69 turn on red and the bi directional LED 71 turn on blue Red Light Blue Light 44 EBX59_Manual_051717_Layout 2 5 17 2017 11 09 AM Page 45 ...

Page 46: ...ow you to connect to other E Blox sets A simple demo circuit is shown on the right and the parts needed to build it are shown below Plated blocks 6EB2X101 Plated 1x3 blocks 6EB3622Tin from E Blox pARTS Starter Plus Deluxe set Battery block 6EB3795 from E Blox pARTS Starter Plus Deluxe set LED Block 6EB2X69 EBX59_Manual_051717_Layout 2 5 17 2017 11 09 AM Page 46 ...

Page 47: ...adio IC and volume controller DELUxE Contains eight 8 LEDs PLUS Contains six 6 LEDs STARTER Contains six 6 LEDs The E Blox pARTS series utilizes our patented technology that allows you to build electrical circuits in three dimensions Our tin plated blocks are safe to use thanks to a low current power supply 9V battery our patented battery holder which will sound an alarm and shut down if a short c...

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