Science Education
Component List
28 gauge solid core, enameled magnet wire (200 feet needed)
toggle switch (DPDT, 15A, 2 needed)
momentary contact switch (SPST, normally open, 3A)
5/8" diameter hex bolt (5 3/8" long)
5/8" hex nuts (2 needed)
power supply (12 VDC, 3.33A output; 120 VAC input; 2.1 mm diameter output plug)
2.1 mm power jack (panel mount)
1 ohm, 10 Watt power resistors (3 needed)
5 ohm, 10 Watt power resistor
10 ohm, 10 Watt power resistor
470 ohm, 1/4 Watt resistors (3 needed)
green LEDs (T-20 package, 4 needed)
red LED (T-20 package)
24 gauge stranded hook-up wire (roughly 10 feet needed)
1 × 4 plank of white pine (roughly 3 feet needed)
1 × 2 plank of white pine (roughly 3 feet needed)
1/4" thick plywood (roughly 2 square feet needed)
3/16" diameter heat shrink (roughly 12 inches needed)
1" long 4d finishing nails (roughly 20 needed)
400 paper clips
1 small container
adhesive labels (Full Power, Half Power, 1000 Turns, 500 Turns and Power On)
adhesive felt feet (4 needed)
5 minute epoxy (3 packets needed)
wood glue
All of the components have been gathered. The wood for the base sections
has been cut and holes for the hardware have been drilled.
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