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from 38 reviews
A37JN in catalogue
• Exclusive to Maplin Electronics! • Construct a working robotic arm and control it from your PC via USB! • Includes software for controlling the arm supplied on CD-Rom • Use your keyboard and mouse to have real time control over the robot • Programming option to save or load pre-programmed user files for a series of movements • Maximum lift 100g • A fun and exciting way to explore robotics via a PC • Requires 4 x D size batteries
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only £44.99
A45KR in catalogue
• Want to build your own robots, turn your ideas into prototypes, control devices with a computer, or make your own mobile phone applications? It’s a snap with this book and the Arduino open source electronic prototyping platform • Get started with six fun projects and achieve impressive results quickly • Gain the know how and experience to invent your own cool gadgets
only £26.99
A61JT in catalogue
• Uses three IR diodes to find its way out of a maze! • Six legged self-assembly kit, with a choice of rolling or walking legs • Requires 4 x AAA batteries (not supplied, Order Code: L42AL) • Requires soldering iron, solder wire, long nose pliers, diagonal cutters and small cross-head screwdriver for assembly
only £15.99
from 2 reviews
N94CH in catalogue
• Teaches the basics of electrical and electronic circuits • Divided into 3 levels of difficulty • All parts of this kit are interchangeable
only £24.99
N51KH
• The galaxy at home! • Complete sky maps of the Northern Hemisphere • Find out the paths of star movements day by day • Find your horoscope constellation! • Precise data provided by astronomical professionals • Over 8,000 stars, 88 constellations and 12 horoscopes • Optical projection with a high-brightness white LED • Starfield orientation adjustment by date and hour • Projection area: 1.8 x 2.2 m at 2.0 m distance • Includes: planetarium, stand, 2 star discs, comprehensive guide book
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A86JR in catalogue
• Builds six different solar models with no glue required • Contains 37 parts in total - suitable for ages 10+ • Builds a solar revolving plane, windmill, plane, airboat, puppy and car • May require diagonal cutters - recommended Order Code: RL85G
only £9.99
A06KF in catalogue
• Build and paint your own working solar system! • Planets orbit around the solar powered "sun" • Sun drives a motor so the planets actually move • Includes 6 colours of opaque acrylic paint and paintbrush • Detailed instruction manual supplied
only £12.99
A72LB
• Contains step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations • Provides tips for customizing the projects • Covers the underlying principles behind the projects • Removes the frustration factor - all required parts are listed
only £14.99
A04JC in catalogue
• Educational science fun suitable for ages 8+ • Contains 5 independent kits that can be combined to make a total of 15 different activities • Easily constructed using spring grip terminals to transform the wired component parts in to a working model - no soldering required! • Requires 6 x AA batteries (sold seperately - order 2 x L43AL Maplin alkaline batteries 4-pack)
only £13.99
A05JC in catalogue
• Easy to build solar-powered eco-house - operates on solar power, or from 2 x AA batteries (not supplied) when used indoors • Features an LED sign display, door sounds and a windmill - each of which can be individually powered via the roof-mounted solar panel • An invaluable project to assist in educating children on the benefits of utilising solar power • Suitable for ages 8+ • Optional requirement of 2 x AA batteries (sold separately - Order Code: L43AL) to power all three modules together -
N80CH in catalogue
• A satellite-type solar panel • Includes high quality solar motor • Runs in relatively low light conditions when connected to the solar panel • Maximum output from panel: 4V
only £11.99
N58CH in catalogue
• Revolutionary, low melting-point plastic that softens in hot water • Heat it up and mould by hand into any shape • Hardens as it cools • Pack contains 150g of polymorph
only £5.99
N59CH in catalogue
Two rare earth magnets - the world’s most powerful type. Uses range from conjuring tricks to science applications.
A41KQ in catalogue
• An excellent and fun introduction to the basic principles of wind power • Shows how wind power can be harnessed to drive a motor and power a circuit • Once assembled, kit is designed to be attached to kids' bicycle handlebars (32mm diameter or less) for fun! • Wind power makes the mini-cyclist pedal the bike and powers the red LED • Requires assembly - supplied in parts, requires a small screwdriver and diagonal cutters
only £6.99
N76CH in catalogue
A selection of polythene gears, cams and pulleys for modelling vehicles, robots etc. The gears and cams fit tightly onto 3mm shafts and the pulleys provide a running fit.
N14AT in catalogue
• The revolutionary plastic that melts in hot water and can be moulded by hand • Hardens as it cools - strong as nylon • 101 uses for DIY and model making such as prototype mechanical parts or armatures and frames for models • Becomes easily mouldable at just 62°C.
from £10.99
N69CH in catalogue
A selection of propellers that fit tightly on small electric motors with 2mm shafts. They range in diameter from approximately 50mm to 140mm.
N72CH in catalogue
A selection of powerful miniature electric motors with 2mm shafts. Can be fitted with pinion gears, small pulleys and propellers in the educational range.
A60JT in catalogue
• Build your own six-legged walking robot • Uses IR diodes to avoid obstacles in its path • Automatically turns left when an object is detected in its path • Requires 4 x AAA batteries (not supplied, Order Code: L42AL) • Requires soldering iron, solder wire, long nose pliers, diagonal cutters and small cross-head screwdriver for assembly
from 1 review
A74KL in catalogue
• Self-assembly kit that builds a choice of three different models • Build either a Forklift, Rover or Gripper robot • Self-assembly wired controller included with approximately 1.2m of cable • Suitable for ages 13+ • Requires 4 x AA batteries, diagonal cutters and cross-head screwdriver (not supplied) • Controller operates the models to go forward/backwards, left/right and to raise/lower parts • Includes stickers to decorate the finished models • Box includes cut out cardboard pallet for
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only £29.99
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