Revolution Education are well respected for their range of PICAXEmicrocontroller programmable electronic project kits, already successfullyused by hundreds of schools around the world. We are now pleased toannounce our new range of high quality projects kits for teachingintroductory electronics at KeyStage 3 / High School (11-14 years). Eachkit combines some simple electronics within a quality product thatstudents will be proud to take home at the end of the course.

INTRODUCTORY ELECTRONICS - NO PROGRAMMING REQUIRED!All the electronics is designed at an introductorylevel and requires no previous soldering experienceor computer programming. All projects aresupplied with comprehensive teaching packs andso may be taught by staff who can already solderbut have no further specialist knowledge.

FREE STUDENTS NOTES AND ASSEMBLY GUIDEEach kit has a full set of free student notes and assembly instructions.These are provided on CD in PDF format and may be freely photocopiedby any school/college using the kits for teaching electronics.

FREE EVALUATION KIT FOR TEACHERSAll UK schools can request one free kitfor evaluation purposes. To make yourrequest simply fax your name, position(e.g. Head of Dept) and the kit ordercode on a piece of headed school paperto 01761 430045. Your free kit will beposted by return.

FREE TECHNICAL SUPPORTWe are always here to help! We provide free technical support by phone,email and on our website forums. Full spare part service also available.

MORE DETAILS:For the latest price list or to place an order please contact:Revolution Education LtdUnit 2 Industrial QuarterBath Business ParkFoxcote AveBath, BA2 8SF, UKTel 01761 430044Fax 01761 430045www.rev-ed.co.uk

All UK schools have an instant 30 day account - simply fax or email usyour official school purchase order for immediate despatch.

“Proud to take home”Electronic Kits for KS3

revolutionElectronic Kits for KS3 (11-14)

- Flashing Memo Mouse- Flashing Safety Light- MP3 Amplifier & Speaker- Illuminating Clock- CAD/CAM Uplighter- Hexapod Walking Robot- Electronic Dice- Intelligent Steady Hand Game- Rudolph the Reindeer- ‘Simon Says’ Style Memory Game

Unit 2 Industrial Quarter, Bath Business Park, Foxcote Ave, Bath, BA2 8SF, UKT: +44 (0)1761 430044 F: +44 (0)1761 430045 www.rev-ed.co.uk

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Flashing Memo Mouse

This fun mouse shaped project will ‘flash’ his red eyes to prompt you hehas a note is his mouth! Can be used on the table top, on top of a pencil orstuck via the included magnet to a metal surface like a fridge.

An ingenious lever systemautomatically triggers the circuitwhen a single piece of paper isinserted. The circuit uses two LEDscontrolled by a dedicated 3-legLED flasher chip.

A magnet in the base also makesmemo mouse ideal for leavingmessages for mum or dad on thefridge! Can also be fitted on topof a pencil. Available in both blueand green case colours.

The kit includes high qualityinjection moulded case, magnet,PCB and all components. 3x coincells are also included.

Order Codes:PRJ400 Memo Mouse Kit (blue case)PRJ401 Memo Mouse Kit (green case)

Spares and Accessories:BAT101 Coin Cell (3 included in kit)PRJ420 Spare Memo Mouse Electronic Kit onlyPRJ430 Spare Memo Mouse Case (blue)PRJ431 Spare Memo Mouse Case (yellow)

Magnet inbase

Flashing Safety Light MP3 Amplifier & Speaker

A hugely popular project withstudents – an easy to build amplifiercircuit and loudspeaker that can beused with any CD player, Apple iPodor MP3 player that has a standard3.5mm headphone socket.

A high quality injection mouldedtriangular case which houses 3 highintensity flashing LEDs. Not only afun project to build but also a veryworthwhile safety device for eachstudent to wear on their way home!

Order Codes:PRJ100 Safety Light Kit (red case)PRJ101 Safety Light Kit (yellow case)BAT003 9V PP3 battery

Spares and Accessories:GBX052 Bicycle ClipPRJ120 Spare Electronic Kit only (no case)AXE103C Spare Safety Light Case (red)AXE103Y Spare Safety Light Case (yellow)WIR003/004 *Hookup Wire not included in kits, order

1 black reel and 1 red reel for a class set.

The centre of the casing is fitted witha piece of highly reflective tape foradditional safety. Supplied with a clipfor clothing/bags and an optionalbicycle frame clip is also availableseparately.

This project is an ideal first electronics project consisting of just 7components - 3 flashing LEDs, 3 resistors and a battery clip. Availablein two bright case colours – either red or yellow.

The kit includes high quality injection moulded case, PCB and allcomponents*. Requires a 9V PP3 battery.

The injection moulded casehas a battery compartment,cable tidy, and stand. Italso contains a unique clearinsert that acts as both anon/off switch and lightdiffuser, mimicking manycommercial designs whichuse light diffusers totransmit light from an LEDlocated elsewhere withinthe product.

This kit is available in two formats,standard and budget. The standardkit uses a TBA820M amplifier chip.The budget kit uses a transistorbased amplifier circuit for lowerunit cost.

The kit includes high qualityinjection moulded case, PCB,loudspeaker, preassembled audiocable and all components*.Requires a 9V PP3 battery (or any 3– 16V DC supply).

Special offer – buy 20 or more kitsand claim a free CD (part PRJ010),worth £9.99, with 60 photosshowing the stages in manufactureof the mould for the MP3 Speakerinjection moulded case.

Order Codes:PRJ300 MP3 Amplifier KitPRJ301 Budget MP3 Amplifier KitBAT003 9V PP3 battery

Spares and Accessories:PRJ320 Spare MP3 Amplifier Electronic Kit only (no case)PRJ321 Spare Budget MP3 Amplifier Electronic Kit only (no case)PRJ330 Spare MP3 Amplifier CasePRJ010 CD containing 60 photos showing the mould manufacture

Belt ClipIncluded

OptionalBicycle Clip

Pre-assembledcable

WIR004 *Hookup Speaker Wire not included in kits, order 1x100m reel for a class set.

CAD/CAM UplighterIlluminating Clock

A simple introduction to electronicsand soldering with two LEDs thatilluminate a clock face when theswitch mechanism is pressed. Theinjection moulded case protects theclock hands and a folded plasticsupport leg supports the clock andcontains the uplighter.

The clock & circular casing is also available separatelyfor incorporation into your own CAD/CAM project.For instance the photo shows a desk tidy projectincorporating the clock casing (electronic uplighterand support not included in this kit)

Order Codes:PRJ530 Clock KitPRJ531 Alarm Clock KitPRJ510 Clock Face Sticker SheetBAT002 AA battery

Many schools already teach CAD and CAM by milling, engraving or lasercutting a piece of plastic to the students’ design. This uplighter isdesigned to greatly enhance this work by creating unique illuminatedsigns and night lights.

The electronic circuit uses 3 bright LEDs to light the design, and uses atransistor / capacitor circuit to flash the LEDs. A second switch is usedto select a slow or fast flash rate.

Order Codes:PRJ500 Illuminated Clock KitPRJ501 Illuminated Alarm Clock KitPRG510 Clock Face Sticker SheetBAT002 AA battery

Spares and Accessories:PRJ520 Blister Pack Moulding

For most dramatic effects the engravingor edges of the plastic can be colouredusing the red highlighter pen (purchaseseparately). You can also just simply drawon the plastic (see below)!

The kit includes case, PCB and allcomponents. Requires a 9V PP3 battery.Clear plastic is also available if required.

Order codes:PRJ200 CAD/CAM Uplighter KitBAT003 9V PP3 battery

Spares and Accessories:PRJ210 Highlighter PenPRJ220 Spare Uplighter Electronic Kit onlyPRJ230 Spare Uplighter CasePRJ240 Rectangle of clear plastic

(size 120x70mm)

Each kit is supplied with hands and asimple clock face but most studentschoose to design and print their own clockface. For those without access tocomputers a sheet of sticky labels is alsoavailable, each sheet has enough stickersto decorate and customise at least 3 clockfaces.

The kit includes casing, clock mechanism,hands, PCB and all components. Anupgraded clock mechanism (with addedalarm function) kit is also available. Theclock requires an AA battery (notincluded), and the LEDs requires 2 coincells (included).

A pre-formed ‘blister pack’ moulding isalso available separately to producerealistic marketing and packaging for theclock.

Please note: this kit requires use of a strip-heater to bend the clock support leg. Mostschools already have strip-heaters asstandard classroom equipment.

Illuminates inboth day andnight!

Budget PIC ProjectsHexapod RobotBuild a walking hexapod with 6 legs –so how does that ingenious mechanismactually work?! The hexapod kit is avery stimulating project to introducestudents to simple mechanisms. The kitis available in 3 formats, which all usethe same die punched chassis set andinjection moulded gearbox.

SINGLE MOTOR HEXAPOD KITIn its simplest form hexapod simply walks forward when switched on.No electronic PCB – a single motor is controlled directly from the on/off switch.

DOUBLE MOTOR & BUMPERS KITIn this format hexapod detectsobstacles in its path and moves toavoid them. No electronic PCB, themotor direction is simply controlledby the two bumper switches.

PROGRAMMABLE HEXAPOD KITIn this format hexapod uses a pre-assembled PCB fitted with a pre-programmed PICAXE microcontroller. In this format hexapod canintelligently detect obstacles and reverse away from them before heading

off in a new direction. The PICAXEmicrocontroller is provided pre-programmed, so this project can be usedas provided or students can choose tooptionally re-program the chip by usingthe PICAXE programming system.

Please note: this kit requires use of a strip-heater to bend the hexapodchassis, which is supplied as a pre-punched and scored flat sheet. Mostschools already have strip-heaters as standard classroom equipment.

Order Codes:PRJ600 Hexapod Simple Kit (1 motor)PRJ610 Hexapod Bumper (2 motors)PRJ630 Programmable HexapodBAT002 AA battery (3 required per kit)

These four PIC project kits are provided as PCB level kits for using ‘as is’or for building into your own case design. In each project the PICAXEmicrocontroller is provided pre-programmed, so this project can beused as supplied without any programming. Alternately students canoptionally re-program the chip by using the PICAXE programming system(please see the separate PICAXE catalogue for more details).

DICE KITA simple PCB based project to build anElectronic Dice. The PICAXE microcontrolleris provided pre-programmed.Sold in sets of 5.

AXE105K Dice Kit (5 pack)BAT002 AA battery (2 per kit)

STEADY HAND GAME KITA simple PCB based project to build theelectronics for a Steady Hand Game. Unlikeother systems this uses an intelligentmicrocontroller that gives you 3 ‘lives’before the buzzer sounds. The PICAXEmicrocontroller is provided pre-programmed. Sold in sets of 5.

AXE102K Steady Hand Game Kit (5 pack)BAT002 AA battery (2 required per kit)CON005 Optional 4 way terminal blocks (shown in photo)WIR004 *Hookup Wire not included in kits,

order 1x100m reel for a class set.

RUDOLPH THE REINDEER KIT

A very popular project for Christmas!Rudolph will play 1 of 4 Christmas tuneswhen the switch is pressed - the tune playeddepends on how light or dark it is! ThePICAXE microcontroller is provided pre-programmed. Sold in sets of 5.

AXE107K Rudolph Reindeer Kit (5 pack)BAT002 AA battery (2 required per kit)

‘SIMON SAYS’ STYLE ELECTRONIC MEMORY GAMEThe classic ‘Simon Says’ style memory game using 4 switches and 4coloured LEDs. A piezo sounder also beeps to indicate switch pushes.The PICAXE microcontroller is provided pre-programmed.

AXE106S ‘Simon Says’ Style Game Kit (Individual kit)BAT002 AA battery (2 required per kit)

Low Cost GearboxThe hexapod gearbox set is also availableas a separate item for building your ownrobot or vehicle. This innovative low costinjection moulded set includes all of theplastic parts to produce:2 gearboxes *1 switch support1 pivot wheel2 axle brackets *4 large and 2 small wheelsA selection of connectors and rivets.

* Note to build the gearboxes youalso need to buy the motors andmetal axle rod separately.

Order Codes:GBX100 Gearbox set (red)GBX002 MotorGWC021 Axle rod materialSEN027 SwitchTOO086 Self tapping screws (100 off 3 x 6.5)T00087 Self tapping screws for switches (100 off 2 x 6.5)