About DIY Kits
DIY science kits are for students who want to build the working model themselves. A kit has the parts for one project and step-by-step instructions, so the child learns how the circuit or mechanism works instead of only presenting a finished model. They suit science exhibitions, holiday homework, STEM clubs and tinkering labs, and they make a good first science project at home.
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How a DIY kit differs from a ready-made model
- A ready-made working model arrives assembled and ready to present.
- A DIY kit arrives as parts, such as motors, LEDs, wires and a base, with instructions. Building it takes one or more sittings, depending on the project.
Made to order
DIY kits are made to order. Topics that work well as kits include a solar house or solar street light, a simple electric motor, an electromagnetic crane, a rain alarm, a water level indicator and a working traffic light. Tell us the topic and the class on WhatsApp and we will reply with a suggestion, the price and a dispatch date. Packs of loose parts are listed under Components and Spares.
Choosing by age
- Class 3 to 5: one circuit, one moving part, big components, such as a solar fan, a simple bulb circuit or a wind vane.
- Class 6 to 8: circuits with a switch and a sensor, such as an automatic street light with an LDR or a water level alarm.
- Class 9 to 12: projects with a transformer, a rectifier, a 555 timer or an Arduino.
What to ask before you order
Ask for the parts list, whether a report is included, and whether the kit needs soldering. If you would rather avoid soldering, ask for a breadboard version.