Kelvin Crazy Cricket Kit

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The Kelvin Crazy Cricket Kit is easy to build, consisting of around 20 through-hole components.

Availability: Available Usually Dispatched In: 2 - 5 Business Days Product Code: ALT-K1109B ISBN: 9321758224045 Brand/Publisher: Silicon Chip Magazine Categories: Technologies, STEM & STEAM,

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The Kelvin Crazy Cricket Kit is easy to build, consisting of around 20 through-hole components. It runs from a Lithium button cell and because it’s power efficient, you won’t have to change the cell too often. It’s a great project for beginners but experienced constructors will enjoy this one too. Talking about the temperature or cricket is always a good conversation starter although this may be a different kind of cricket.

With Kelvin, the clever cricket, you can talk about both at once. Sure, you could check the temperature on your smart phone but that’s so. . . boring. Using an electronic cricket is a much more entertaining method and a bit of a conversation starter, too. Mind you, Kelvin is just like a real cricket in that he won’t make a single chirp in daylight. It needs to be dark before he finds his voice. Then you simply need to count the number of chirps Kelvin makes to obtain the temperature reading. We have included various chirping options to speed up this process.

Includes CR2032 coin cell battery.

Important Note For Kit Buyers: This product is supplied in component form and requires soldering, drilling, and assembly. We recommend users are familiar with at least basic electronic principles and have the ability to solder.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A BUTTON BATTERY.
- If swallowed, a lithium button battery can cause severe or fatal injuries within two hours.
- Keep batteries out of reach of children.
- If you suspect your child has swallowed or inserted a button battery, immediately call the 24-hour poisons information centre on 13 11 26 (within Australia) and seek medical attention.

Why buy an Altronics Kit?
Altronics kits are premium do-it-yourself projects designed to be assembled with ease. However, basic electronics knowledge and soldering skills are essential to construct our kits. A difficulty rating is provided to help determine if your ability is sufficient to build the kit project. Please note, once assembly has been commenced we are unable to honor any warranty claims. Please see the full details here.

Information for schools.
Altronics are one of Australia's leading suppliers of educational electronics kits to schools, science workshops and institutions. Our kit range aims to introduce kids with curious minds to the concepts of electronics, solar power, robotics and DIY construction.