E-BLOX STEM CIRCUIT BUILDER 59 Manuel utilisateur
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WARNING:
SHOC HAZARD
Never connect E-Blox®Circuit
Builder to the electrical outlets in
your home in any way!
WARNING:
CHO ING HAZARD
Small parts. Not for children
under 3 years.
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WARNING:
MOVING PARTS
Do not touch the fan while it is
spinning.
WARNING:
Only use the battery holder with
the cover securely in place.
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WARNING: Always check your wiring before turning on a circuit. Never leave a circuit
unattended while the batteries are installed. Never connect additional batteries or any
other power sources to your circuits. Discard any cracked or broken parts.
Adult Supervision:
Because children’s abilities vary so much, even with age groups, adults should exercise discretion
as to which experiments are suitable and safe (the instructions should enable supervising adults
to establish the experiment’s suitability for the child). Make sure your child reads and follows
all of the relevant instructions and safety procedures, and keeps them at hand for reference.
This product is intended for use by adults and children who have attained sufcient
maturity to read and follow directions and warnings.
Never modify your parts, as doing so may disable important safety features in them,
and could put your child at risk of injury.
FCC Notice: Please note that changes or modications 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 designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no gaurantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Batteries:
lUse only 1.5V “AA” type, alkaline batteries (not
included).
lInsert batteries with correct polarity.
lNon-rechargeable batteries should not be
recharged.
lRechargeable batteries should only be charged
under adult supervision, and should not be
recharged while in the product.
lDo not connect batteries or battery holders in
parallel.
lDo not mix old and new batteries.
lDo not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or
rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
lRemove batteries when they are used up.
lDo not short circuit the battery terminals.
lNever throw batteries in a fire or attempt to open
its outer casing.
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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 batteries. Note: Rechargeable batteries do not work as well as alkaline batteries.
E-Blox®is not responsible for parts damaged due to incorrect wiring.
Basic Troubleshooting
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Note: If you suspect you have damaged parts, you can follow the Advanced Troubleshooting
procedure on page 13 to help determine which ones need replacing.
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About Electricity
1. What is Electricity?
Q: So many things are connected to electricity, such as
lamps, TVs, and air conditioners. Can you tell me what
electricity is?
A: It can be dened as the movement of
sub-atomic particles (with their electrical
charges) through a material due to an
electrical charge outside the material.
There are some examples in our daily
life, such as lightn ing and static
electricity.
2. Who Discovered Electricity?
Q: Who discovered electricity?
A: I am going to tell you a story that can be traced back to at least
600 BCE. In ancient reece, it was found that rubbing fur on
amber cause an attraction between the two. This discovery is credited
to the philosopher Thales of Miletus. One day, when he was polishing
his amber at home, he found that a piece of fur was
attracted by the amber after he put it on the desk.
Then he split them, but it happened again. So he made
record about the phenomenon. 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: ood question! Actually they are totally
different. What we use in the air conditioner
is called alternating current, because
the ow of electric charge periodically
reverses direction. All home appliances
use alternating current; whereas, we use
direct current in the remote control, in
which the ow of electric charge is only in
one direction.
4. Wireless
Q: My parents tell me that the weather report is transferred
by the satellite, but I know it is impossible for us to connect
a wire to outer space. How do we deliver these
messages?
A: Wireless communication is the
transfer of information between two or
more points that are not connected by
an electrical conductor. So scientists
upload the information by wireless
waves, so it can transfer to wherever
they want.
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About Electricity
5. What did people do in electricity research? 6. Unit of Electricity
7. Application of Electricity 8. What is Triboelectrication?
Q: What did people do in electricity research after Miletus’ discovery?
A: Dating back to the 18th century, Benjamin Franklin, a famous American scientist, proved
that lightning was caused by electricity by describing an experiment in which an electrical
conductor would be used to extract power from a thundercloud. In the experiment, he ew
a kite with a metal key attached to it into a suitable cloud. The precise historical details are unclear,
but he may have then retrieved the key and discharged electricity from it. By using the principles,
he successfully invented the lightning rod. In 1799, the Italian scientist Alessandro Volta went on
to create a “voltaic pile” consisting of alternating layers of copper and zinc
separated by paper soaked in salt water. This generated a larger current
and is credited as the rst battery. In 1821, the English scientist Michael
Faraday created the world’s rst electric motor, even though it was very
simple. All the motors that we use today are based on that design. Ten
years later, Faraday made another contribution to the world with his
second crucial invention, the dynamo. In 1866, the rst industrial dynamo
was invented by a erman named Siemens.
Q: What is the unit for electricity?
A: Electricity has various related units of measure. Electrical current ow
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 erman physicist eorge Ohm
for his contributions. Electrical force, or the electrical
difference of potential that would drive one ampere
of current against one ohm of resistance, is
measured in Volts, which is named after the Italian
physicist Alessandro Volta for his contributions.
Electrical power is measured in Watts, which is
named after the famous Scottish inventor James
Watt for his contributions.
Q: All the home appliances don’t work when a blackout
happens. It is very inconvenient without electricity in life.
A: Absolutely! We need electricity
a lot because it can either be
used for cooking, watching TV, or
transportation.
Q: I found it very interesting that a plastic ruler cannot
attract any bits of paper, but when it is rubbed against hair
several times it does.
A: Yes, that’s it! This is the phenomenon of
Triboelectrication. Rubbing glass with fur,
or a comb through your hair, can build up
triboelectricity. Most everyday static
electricity is triboelectric. The polarity and
strength of the charges produced differ
according to the materials, surface
roughness, temperature, strain, and other
properties.
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About Electricity
9. What is Current? 10. What is Voltage?
11. Electricity Generation 12. Battery Recycling
Q: What is current? Is that like water ow? Can it ow too?
A: Yeah, good question. Electric current can ow too, but it
is totally different from water ow. Electric current is a ow
of electric charge.
Q: What is voltage?
A: Voltage is equal to the work done per unit of charge against
a static electric eld to move the charge between two points.
A voltage may represent either a source of energy
(electromotive force), or lost,
used, or stored energy (potential
drop).
Q: How do they make electricity for daily use?
A: There are seven fundamental
methods of directly transforming
other forms of energy into electrical
energy: fossil-fuel, biomass,
hydro/tidal, wind, nuclear,
mechanical power 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 soil
contamination and water pollution. Most typical kinds of batteries can be recycled.
However, some batteries are recycled more readily than others, such as lead-
acid automotive batteries (nearly 90% are recycled)
and Press Switch cells (because of the value and toxicity
of their chemicals). Other types, such as alkaline and
rechargeable, e.g., nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd), nickel metal
hydride (Ni-MH), lithium-ion (Li-ion) and nickel zinc (Ni-
Zn), can also be recycled. So kids, please do something
for battery recycling in our daily life from now on.
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About Electricity
13. Power Supply 14. Switch
15. Home Appliances 16. Wire
A power supply is an electronic device that supplies electric
energy to an electrical load. The primary function of a power
supply is to convert one form of electrical energy to another.
There are both DC (direct current) and AC (alternating current)
power supplies. Batteries are a type 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 such
as cooking or cleaning.
Wire is mainly used for connecting circuits and transferring
electricity.
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Important: If any parts are missing or damaged, DO NOT RETURN TO RETAILER. Call toll-free (855) MY EBLOX
(693-2569) or e-mail us at: [email protected]. Customer Service: 880 Asbury Dr., Buffalo rove, 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
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Qty. Name Symbol Part #
1Motor
Top
6EB2X64
1Motor
Shaft Cap
6EB2X59
1 Fan
Blade
6EB2X60
1Base
rid
6EB2X39
2Plated
Block
6EB2X101
Qty. Name Symbol Part #
1 Alarm
6EB2X78
1Reed
Switch
6EB2X83
1 Magnet
6EB2X07
1Fiber
Optic Tree
6EB2X40
1 Motor
6EB2X95
1
1
Battery
Holder
Battery
Cover
6EB2X91
6EB2X91C
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Parts List (colors and styles may vary) Symbols and Numbers
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E-Blox®Circuit BuilderTM parts contain a PC board with
connectors so you can build the different electrical and
electronic circuits in the projects. Each block has a
function: there are switch blocks, a light block, battery
block, wire blocks, etc. These blocks are different colors
and have numbers on them so that you can easily identify
them.
For Example:
This is the press switch, it is green and has the marking
61 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 comes in a single length. The
part has the number 4 on it.
You need a power source to build each
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 page).
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 plug into.
Next to the assemble drawing may be a part with an
arrow and red circle as shown below. This indicates that
the part is installed below other parts and which level it
is on.
How to Use Your E-Blox®Circuit BuilderTM Set
2nd level
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