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BrandMaxitronix
ModelElectronic Lab 130-in-one
CategoryGame Console
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Before We Begin

Installing Batteries

Instructions for correctly installing the batteries into the device.

I. Entertainment Circuits

1. Electronic Woodpecker

Build a circuit that mimics the sound of a woodpecker with a red-headed LED.

2. The Chirping Bird

Create a circuit that imitates the chirping sound of a bird, similar to a robin.

3. Electronic Cat

Assemble a circuit designed to produce a sound reminiscent of a cat's meow.

4. Sonic Fish Caller

Construct a device that generates sounds to attract fish, potentially for aquarium use.

5. Machine Gun Pulse Oscillator

Build an oscillator circuit that produces a pulsed output, simulating a machine gun sound.

6. Electronic Motorcycle

Create a circuit that simulates the sound of an electronic motorcycle.

7. Two-Tone Patrol Car Siren

Assemble a circuit to generate a two-tone sound characteristic of a patrol car siren.

8. Electronic Siren

Build a circuit that produces a general electronic siren sound.

9. Electronic Metronome

Construct a circuit to create an electronic metronome for timing musical practice.

10. Electronic Grandfather Clock

Create a circuit that simulates the ticking and chiming of a grandfather clock.

11. Light-Controlled Electronic Harp

Build a circuit where light intensity controls musical tones, simulating a harp.

12. Horror Movie Sound Effects

Assemble a circuit to produce sound effects often heard in horror movies.

13. Strobe Light

Construct an oscillator circuit that drives an LED to create a flashing strobe effect.

II. Basic Semiconductor and Components Circuits

14. A Big Change

A project demonstrating a significant change in circuit behavior, likely involving component variation.

15. Capacitor Discharge / High Voltage Generator

Build a circuit that demonstrates capacitor discharge and generates high voltage.

16. Capacitors in Series and Parallel

Experiment with how capacitors behave when connected in series and parallel configurations.

17. Resistors in Series and Parallel

Explore the effects of connecting resistors in series and parallel arrangements.

IV. A Tour Through Digital Circuits

27. Diode-Transistor Logic 'AND' with LED Display

Implement an AND logic gate using diodes and transistors, with an LED output display.

28. DTL 'OR' Circuit with LED Display

Construct an OR logic gate using DTL (Diode-Transistor Logic) with an LED display.

29. DTL 'NAND' Circuit with LED Display

Build a NAND logic gate using DTL, demonstrating its output via an LED display.

30. DTL 'Exclusive OR' Circuit

Create an Exclusive OR logic gate circuit using DTL technology.

31. Transistor 'NOR' Circuit with LED Display

Assemble a NOR logic gate circuit using transistors, showing output on an LED display.

32. Transistor 'Flip-Flop' Circuit

Construct a bistable flip-flop circuit using transistors.

33. Transistor 'Toggle Flip-Flop'

Build a toggle flip-flop circuit using transistors that changes state with each input pulse.

V. More Adventures with Digital Circuits

34. Transistor-Transistor Logic 'Buffer' Gate

Implement a buffer gate using TTL (Transistor-Transistor Logic) for signal conditioning.

35. TTL 'Inverter' Gate

Construct a TTL inverter (NOT gate) circuit, demonstrating signal inversion.

36. TTL 'AND' Gate

Build a TTL AND logic gate circuit to understand its input-output relationship.

37. TTL 'OR' Gate

Assemble a TTL OR logic gate circuit to demonstrate logical OR operation.

38. TTL 'Exclusive OR' Gate

Construct a TTL Exclusive OR gate circuit, showing its unique output behavior.

39. TTL 'NOR' Gate

Build a TTL NOR logic gate circuit to understand its functionality.

40. TTL Three-Input 'AND' Gate Using Operational Amplifier

Implement a three-input AND gate using TTL and an operational amplifier.

41. TTL 'AND' Enable Circuit

Construct an AND gate circuit with an enable function using TTL logic.

42. TTL 'OR' Enable Circuit

Build a TTL OR gate circuit with an enable input for controlled operation.

43. TTL 'NAND' Enable Circuit

Assemble a NAND gate circuit with an enable input using TTL technology.

44. TTL 'R-S Flip-Flop'

Construct an R-S flip-flop circuit using TTL logic for memory applications.

45. 'Toggle Flip-Flop' Circuit Made from 'NAND' Gate

Build a toggle flip-flop circuit by combining NAND gates.

46. TTL Line Selector

Create a circuit that selects one of multiple input lines using TTL logic.

47. TTL Data Selector

Assemble a data selector circuit using TTL logic for routing data signals.

VI. The World of Transistor-Transistor Logic

48. TTL Astable Multivibrator

Build an astable multivibrator circuit using TTL ICs for generating oscillations.

49. TTL Tone Generator

Construct a tone generator circuit using TTL logic.

50. Winking LEDs

Create a circuit where two LEDs flash alternately (wink) using TTL logic.

51. A One-Shot TTL

Assemble a monostable multivibrator (one-shot) circuit using TTL ICs.

52. Transistor Timer with TTL

Build a timer circuit using transistors and TTL logic for delayed actions.

53. Buzzin' LED

Create a circuit that produces a buzzing sound and lights an LED.

54. Son of Buzzin' LED

Assemble a variation of the 'Buzzin' LED' circuit for a similar effect.

55. Set/Reset Buzzer 1

Build a buzzer circuit with set and reset functions using TTL flip-flops.

56. Set/Reset Buzzer 2

Construct another version of a set/reset buzzer circuit, likely using NAND gates.

57. Sound Machine

Create a circuit that generates various sounds, acting as a general sound machine.

58. Big Mouth

Assemble a circuit designed to amplify voice or sound, possibly for a 'big mouth' effect.

VII. Application Circuits Based on the Oscillator

61. Oscillator with Turn-Off Delay

Build an oscillator circuit that includes a delay before turning off.

62. Temperature-Sensitive Audio Oscillator

Create an audio oscillator whose pitch changes with temperature variations.

63. Two-Transistor, Directly Connected Oscillator

Assemble an oscillator circuit using two transistors connected directly.

64. Push/Pull Square Wave Oscillator

Build a push/pull oscillator circuit that generates square wave signals.

65. Pencil Lead Organ

Construct an electronic organ circuit where a pencil lead acts as a touch control.

66. LED Strobe Light

Create an oscillator circuit that drives an LED to produce a flashing strobe effect.

67. Electronic Organ

Build an electronic organ circuit, likely for generating musical tones.

68. Daylight Early Bird

Assemble a circuit that simulates an early bird's chirp, activated by light.

69. Intermittent Alarm Generator

Construct an alarm generator circuit that produces intermittent sounds.

IX. More Adventures with Operational Amplifiers

70. Comparator

Build a circuit using an operational amplifier as a voltage comparator.

71. Basic in DC Voltage

Experiment with DC voltage amplification using an operational amplifier.

72. Constant-Current Source

Create a circuit that provides a stable constant current using an operational amplifier.

73. Integrating Circuit

Assemble an integrating circuit using an operational amplifier.

74. Schmitt Trigger Circuit

Build a Schmitt trigger circuit using an operational amplifier for signal conditioning.

75. Noninverting Two-Power Supply Amplifier

Construct a noninverting amplifier using an operational amplifier with dual power supplies.

76. Inverting Two-Power Supply Amplifier

Build an inverting amplifier using an operational amplifier with dual power supplies.

77. Noninverting Single-Power Supply Amplifier

Assemble a noninverting amplifier using an operational amplifier with a single power supply.

78. Two-Power Supply Differential Amplifier

Construct a differential amplifier using an operational amplifier with dual power supplies.

79. Tone Mixing Amplifier

Build a circuit to mix and amplify multiple audio tones using an operational amplifier.

80. Power Amplifier Using Operational Amplifier

Assemble a power amplifier circuit using an operational amplifier for louder sound output.

81. Voltage Controlled Oscillator Circuit

Create a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) circuit using an operational amplifier.

82. Operational Amplifier Buzzer

Build a buzzer circuit that utilizes an operational amplifier for sound generation.

83. Burglar Alarm

Assemble a simple burglar alarm circuit using an operational amplifier.

84. Hand-Operated Sweep Oscillator

Construct a sweep oscillator circuit that can be manually controlled for pitch variation.

85. First Aid Siren

Build a circuit that produces a siren sound, suitable for first aid or signaling.

86. Musical Tempo Generator

Create a tempo generator circuit for adjustable rhythmic pulses, possibly for music.

87. Operational Amplifier Winking LED

Assemble a circuit where an LED blinks using an operational amplifier.

88. LED Flashing Light

Build a circuit that causes an LED to flash at a controlled rate.

92. One Shot Light

Create a monostable circuit that lights an LED for a specific duration.

93. LED Initials

Assemble a circuit to display letters or initials using LEDs.

94. Wake Up Siren

Build a siren circuit designed to wake someone up, possibly light-activated.

95. Voice-Activated LED

Construct a circuit where a voice input triggers an LED to light up.

96. Logic Tester

Assemble a circuit to test logic levels (high/low) of digital signals.

97. Alternating Current Sound

Create a circuit to generate or detect alternating current sounds.

98. Light Control Sound Circuit

Build a sound circuit where the output is controlled by ambient light levels.

99. Sound Alarm Circuit

Assemble an alarm circuit that triggers based on sound detection.

100. Study Timer

Construct a timer circuit useful for study sessions or timing experiments.

101. Kitchen Timer

Build a timer circuit suitable for kitchen use, with a countdown function.

102. Three-Input 'AND' Gate Using Operational Amplifier

Implement a three-input AND gate using an operational amplifier.

103. Voice Level Meter

Create a circuit that measures and indicates voice input levels.

104. Power-On Reset Circuit

Assemble a circuit that provides a reset signal upon power-up.

105. Delayed Timer

Build a timer circuit that activates after a specified delay.

106. Pulse Frequency Doubler

Construct a circuit that doubles the frequency of an input pulse signal.

107. White Noise Generator

Create a circuit that generates white noise, similar to static or a shower.

108. DC-DC Converter with Operational Amplifier

Build a DC-DC voltage converter circuit utilizing an operational amplifier.

X. Communication Circuits

109. Code Practice Oscillator with Tone Control

Assemble an oscillator for Morse code practice with adjustable tone control.

110. Crystal Set Radio (Simple-Diode Radio)

Build a basic crystal radio receiver using a diode for AM broadcast reception.

111. Two-Transistor Radio

Construct a more sensitive radio receiver using two transistors.

112. Wireless Code Transmitter

Build a simple wireless transmitter for sending Morse code signals.

113. AM Radio Station

Assemble a circuit to create a small AM radio transmitter.

114. Operational Amplifier Radio

Build a radio receiver utilizing an operational amplifier for improved performance.

XI. Testing and Measuring Circuits

115. Aural Continuity Tester

Construct a tester that indicates continuity with an audible tone.

116. Conductivity Tester

Build a circuit to test the conductivity of materials.

117. Transistor Checker

Assemble a circuit to test the functionality of PNP and NPN transistors.

118. Sinewave Audio Oscillator

Build an audio oscillator that produces a clean sinewave output.

119. Low Distortion Sinewave Oscillator

Construct an audio oscillator designed for minimal distortion in its sinewave output.

120. Twin-T Audio Oscillator

Build an audio oscillator circuit using a Twin-T network for frequency control.

121. Pulse Oscillator Tone Generator

Assemble a pulse oscillator that generates adjustable tones.

122. Audio Signal Tracer

Create an audio amplifier circuit to trace signals through other electronic projects.

123. Radio Frequency Signal Tracer

Build an RF signal tracer to detect and analyze radio frequency signals.

124. Square Wave Audio Oscillator

Construct an audio oscillator that produces square wave signals.

125. Sawtooth Wave Oscillator

Build an oscillator circuit that generates sawtooth wave patterns.

126. Rain Detector

Assemble a circuit that detects the presence of rain.

127. Water Level Buzzer with Operational Amplifier

Create a water level indicator that sounds a buzzer using an operational amplifier.

128. Metal Detector

Build a simple metal detector circuit to locate metallic objects.

129. Water Level Alarm

Construct a circuit that sounds an alarm when a specific water level is reached.

130. Three-Step Water Level Indicator

Assemble a circuit that indicates water levels in three stages using LEDs and sound.