The Snap Circuits Jr. SC-100 Electronics Exploration Kit has proven to be an outstanding tool for learning and fun, earning a well-deserved five-star rating.
From the first circuit creation to the countless discoveries that followed, this kit has provided an engaging and educational experience for learners of all ages. The ease of use, coupled with the clear instructions, ensures a smooth introduction to the world of electronics.
The variety of projects and the modular design make experimentation exciting and accessible. The snap-on components simplify the learning process, allowing users to grasp fundamental electronics concepts while having a blast.
The quality of the components and the durability of the pieces are noteworthy. The kit has stood the test of time, providing hours of entertainment without compromising functionality.
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Build cool, unique projects – all from one box!
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So Many Projects to MakeSTEM kits come with a clear, easy to understand illustrated instruction manual. Follow along step-by-step and complete multiple projects with each product. Build dozens of fun and unique projects from one box. |
Safe with No Tools RequiredBuild with your hands! All products are assembled simply by snapping parts together, no tools required. Only Snap Circuits products use patented CircuitSafe Technology to keep kids safe while they play. |
What's insideAll Snap Circuits kits come with everything you need (batteries excluded) to complete real electronic circuits. Components combine to create working circuit boards just like the ones found inside televisions, radios, and other electronic devices. |
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| Price | $24.99 | $35.99 | $99.99 | $45.46 | $47.49 | — |
| Model Number | SCB-20 | SC-100 | SC-500 | SCA-200 | SCG225 | MYHSCP20 |
| How Many Projects | 21+ | 100+ | 500+ | 200+ | 125+ | 53 |
| Number of Parts | 13 | 29 | 75 | 36 | 45 | 72 |
| Batteries Required | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | No | ✓ |
| Recommended Age | 5+ | 8+ | 8+ | 8+ | 8+ | 8+ |
| Features Alternative Energy | ✓ | ✓ |
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Customer Review: My 4 yr old is OBSESSED with this!
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Reviewed as a gift for 4 year old
First, yes I know this set says it's for ages 8-108. However, my 4-year old is OBSESSED with electronics and kept trying to play with my arduino stuff. This seemed like a safer option, so I purchased it for them and will be reviewing this from that perspective, should you have a similarly ambitious preschooler that is no longer satisfied with Code-a-pillar.Pros:* Physical form - this is perfect for little hands. Check out my photo of the resistor, with a regular size coffee mug for scale. The snaps can be a little "sticky" which sometimes presents a challenge but not a biggie. My kid definitely needed my help getting pieces apart sometimes, but putting pieces on was pretty easy for them.* Quick-win projects - being able to light up a light or make a fan go with relatively low effort was a big plus.* Modular - love that we can get more of these kits and combine them. There's also a pretty active community creating new projects, so google "snap circuit builds" if you run out of projects and want to see some more cool stuff you can do.Cons:* Why are so many of these projects "war" and "bombing" and "battle"? This was honestly the biggest turn-off of this kit for me. Like can we just not? Can we just build some cool stuff?* Instructions are definitely for bigger kids. See my photos - this is not a fault of the product. They're clear, and good illustrations, but my kid isn't yet advanced enough to really understand the differences between all the numbers in the image - so they didn't really get that there's an order of operations. With me helping they got it, but particularly for the more complex projects, I basically had to build it -- which I had expected, but hopefully the images here will give you an idea of what you are dealing with so you can decide if you're up for it.* Mostly loud sounds and lights. This was my own fault for not looking more closely at what was in this set, so this might be a *pro* for you. For my loud-noise-hating kid, this was a bit of a con as they really wanted more projects involving motion.* A lot of projects with subtle differences - I hesitate to call this a con because I think it's super cool that they show things like say, what an AND entails vs an OR, but the distinctions are too subtle for my kid to care. That said when kiddo gets a little older I suspect this set will get some new life as they begin to realize what these other projects are teaching.All in all I still give this 5 stars because it's a great product for getting kids into electronics and we'll definitely get a lot of life out of this. And, let's be real, I am enjoying it too.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2023
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2021
First, yes I know this set says it's for ages 8-108. However, my 4-year old is OBSESSED with electronics and kept trying to play with my arduino stuff. This seemed like a safer option, so I purchased it for them and will be reviewing this from that perspective, should you have a similarly ambitious preschooler that is no longer satisfied with Code-a-pillar.
Pros:
* Physical form - this is perfect for little hands. Check out my photo of the resistor, with a regular size coffee mug for scale. The snaps can be a little "sticky" which sometimes presents a challenge but not a biggie. My kid definitely needed my help getting pieces apart sometimes, but putting pieces on was pretty easy for them.
* Quick-win projects - being able to light up a light or make a fan go with relatively low effort was a big plus.
* Modular - love that we can get more of these kits and combine them. There's also a pretty active community creating new projects, so google "snap circuit builds" if you run out of projects and want to see some more cool stuff you can do.
Cons:
* Why are so many of these projects "war" and "bombing" and "battle"? This was honestly the biggest turn-off of this kit for me. Like can we just not? Can we just build some cool stuff?
* Instructions are definitely for bigger kids. See my photos - this is not a fault of the product. They're clear, and good illustrations, but my kid isn't yet advanced enough to really understand the differences between all the numbers in the image - so they didn't really get that there's an order of operations. With me helping they got it, but particularly for the more complex projects, I basically had to build it -- which I had expected, but hopefully the images here will give you an idea of what you are dealing with so you can decide if you're up for it.
* Mostly loud sounds and lights. This was my own fault for not looking more closely at what was in this set, so this might be a *pro* for you. For my loud-noise-hating kid, this was a bit of a con as they really wanted more projects involving motion.
* A lot of projects with subtle differences - I hesitate to call this a con because I think it's super cool that they show things like say, what an AND entails vs an OR, but the distinctions are too subtle for my kid to care. That said when kiddo gets a little older I suspect this set will get some new life as they begin to realize what these other projects are teaching.
All in all I still give this 5 stars because it's a great product for getting kids into electronics and we'll definitely get a lot of life out of this. And, let's be real, I am enjoying it too.
Pros:
* Physical form - this is perfect for little hands. Check out my photo of the resistor, with a regular size coffee mug for scale. The snaps can be a little "sticky" which sometimes presents a challenge but not a biggie. My kid definitely needed my help getting pieces apart sometimes, but putting pieces on was pretty easy for them.
* Quick-win projects - being able to light up a light or make a fan go with relatively low effort was a big plus.
* Modular - love that we can get more of these kits and combine them. There's also a pretty active community creating new projects, so google "snap circuit builds" if you run out of projects and want to see some more cool stuff you can do.
Cons:
* Why are so many of these projects "war" and "bombing" and "battle"? This was honestly the biggest turn-off of this kit for me. Like can we just not? Can we just build some cool stuff?
* Instructions are definitely for bigger kids. See my photos - this is not a fault of the product. They're clear, and good illustrations, but my kid isn't yet advanced enough to really understand the differences between all the numbers in the image - so they didn't really get that there's an order of operations. With me helping they got it, but particularly for the more complex projects, I basically had to build it -- which I had expected, but hopefully the images here will give you an idea of what you are dealing with so you can decide if you're up for it.
* Mostly loud sounds and lights. This was my own fault for not looking more closely at what was in this set, so this might be a *pro* for you. For my loud-noise-hating kid, this was a bit of a con as they really wanted more projects involving motion.
* A lot of projects with subtle differences - I hesitate to call this a con because I think it's super cool that they show things like say, what an AND entails vs an OR, but the distinctions are too subtle for my kid to care. That said when kiddo gets a little older I suspect this set will get some new life as they begin to realize what these other projects are teaching.
All in all I still give this 5 stars because it's a great product for getting kids into electronics and we'll definitely get a lot of life out of this. And, let's be real, I am enjoying it too.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2016
My husband and I purchased this starter set for our 5-year-old son and he has made several of the projects multiple times. His favorite is the "flying saucer", which sends the flexible red propeller a few feet into the air. As a parent, I appreciate the clear directions, diagrams and introduction of vocabulary such as "motor, circuit, resistor, voltage etc." The explanations of why each project works are a great optional extension, especially for slightly older children. For example, in project #2, "DC Motor & Switch" it states that the objective is to show how electricity is used to run a Direct Current 9DC) motor. It then proceeds to explain that "When you close the slide switch (S1), current flows from the batteries (B1) through the motor (M1) making it rotate. Place the fan blade on the motor shaft and close the slide switch. The motor will rotate forcing the fan blade to move air past the motor." While this information is a lot for a 5 or 6-year old to understand, it'd not at all necessary to enjoy the toy.
Overall, I think this toy has one of the best values of all the toys we own- the most bang-for-your-buck. When snowed in our house for a week last month we pulled some of the pieces from this kit and created our own machine, using a cup and markers to draw fun circles (photo attached) The pieces are sturdy and really open up endless possibilities. Fun and educational made this one a winner. In fact, this year we added the Snap Circuits Alternative Energy Green set to our collection to explore other forms of energy and it's a hit too.
Overall, I think this toy has one of the best values of all the toys we own- the most bang-for-your-buck. When snowed in our house for a week last month we pulled some of the pieces from this kit and created our own machine, using a cup and markers to draw fun circles (photo attached) The pieces are sturdy and really open up endless possibilities. Fun and educational made this one a winner. In fact, this year we added the Snap Circuits Alternative Energy Green set to our collection to explore other forms of energy and it's a hit too.
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