Elenco Green Projects - Manual (Page 4)

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How to Use It
Snap Circuits ® uses building blocks
with snaps to build the different
electrical and electronic circuits in the
projects. Each block has a function:
there are switch blocks, light blocks,
battery blocks, different length wire
blocks, etc. These blocks are different
colors and have numbers on them so
that you can easily identify them. The
circuit you will build is shown in color
and numbers, identifying the blocks
that you will use and snap together to
form a circuit.
For Example:
This is the switch block which is green
and has the marking on it. The part
symbols in this booklet may not exactly
match the appearance of the actual
parts, but will clearly identify them.
This is a wire block which is blue and
comes in different wire lengths.
This one has the number , , ,
or on it depending on the length of
the wire connection required.
There is also a 1-snap wire that is used
as a spacer or for interconnection
between different layers.
A large clear plastic base grid is
included with this kit to help keep the
circuit blocks properly spaced. You will
see evenly spaced posts that the
different blocks snap into. The base
has rows labeled A-G and columns
labeled 1-10.
Next to each part in every circuit
drawing is a small number in black. This
tells you which level the component is
placed at. Place all parts on level 1 first,
then all of the parts on level 2, then all
of the parts on level 3, etc.
Some circuits use the jumper wires to
make unusual connections. Just clip
them to the metal snaps or as
indicated.
Note: While building the projects, be
careful not to accidentally make a direct
connection across the battery holder (a
“short circuit”), as this may damage
and/or quickly drain the batteries.
To use the radio, connect the earphone
and battery eliminator to it as shown.
Connect the wires from the battery
eliminator to a circuit
as shown in the
projects.
Alternately, the radio may be operated
independently of this product using two
“AAA” batteries (not included). Be sure
to install batteries with the (+) and (–)
terminals as shown in the battery
compartment.
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Insert eliminator
Press eliminator
down into slot
Slide eliminator
into position
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3
Connect
earphone