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"Circuits are made using simple, inexpensive and reliable push-in wire connections; no soldering is required."
Dave Catlin, Managing Director, Valiant Technology.
TronixTM combines science and technology
It allows pupils to explore the science of electricity and then apply that understanding in technology projects.

"What really excites us is that Tronix integrates with Inventa and makes it so easy to include circuits into any model you're making."
John Mellsop, Education Technology Consultant, New Zealand.

Patent Ref: GB9511790.9
Tronix is a trademark used by Valiant Technology Ltd.

Tronix Electricity Starter Pack
Code: #200   85.00
A useful set of components for investigating the Tronix system whilst achieving some electricity knowledge and application. Also provides Inventa users with an inexpensive option to add electricity to their models. Teachers find this an ideal set for supporting their own understanding of electricity prior to class exposure.
Contains: 1 base board, 2 lampholders and lamps, 1 6V battery holder, 1 simple switch, 1 slide switch, 1 motor, 1 motor mounting bracket, 1 buzzer, 5m wire, Teacher's Notes.
Tronix Electricity Class Pack
Code: #201   499.00
This pack has been assembled to serve as a technology class initiator pack. Suitable for small classes or groups of 10 students. Larger classes will require additional componentry.
Contains: 5 base boards, 5 6V battery holders, 1 3V battery holder, 2 push buttons, 5 slide switches, 1 simple switch, 1 micro switch, 1 reed switch, 2 potentiometers, 5 lamp holders, 10 lamps, 3 motors, 3 motor mounting brackets, 2 buzzers, 10m wire, 20 photocopiable workcards, Teacher's Notes.
Electricity Class of 30 Pack 2:1
Code: #447   1599.00
This pack has been assembled to be used with 30 science or technology students assuming a ratio of 2 students per set of components.
Contains: 15 Component base boards 125mm x 200mm, 15 MES lamp holders, 15 MES Lamps, 15 6V battery holders (4 AA size), 3 3V battery holders (2 AA size), 5 push button switches, 10 simple switches, 5 one way slide switch, 15 potentiometers (variable resistor), 15 two way slide switches, 1 motor 3 to 12 volt (6volt optimum), 1 universal motor mounting bracket, 2 motor mount screws, 1 high frequency buzzer, 15 LEDs (light emitting diodes),15 metres single strand 1mm diameter insulated tinned copper wire, 1 Teachers notes, 20 photocopiable project work cards. (Programme Of Study). This kit is supplied with a set of 15 drawers container. Requires 66 AA size batieries.

Electricity Class of 20 Pack 1:1
Code: #448   1999.00
Set up to be used by 20 students 1:1 or 40 students 2:1 , this pack is supplied in a labelled set of ten drawers for convenient storage and access.
Contains: 20 Component base boards 125mm x 200mm, 20 MES lamp holders, 20 MES Lamps, 20 6V battery holders (4 AA size), 2 3V battery holders (2 AA size), 10 push button switches, 10 simple switches, 20 one way slide switch, 20 potentiometers (variable resistor), 20 two way slide switches, 1 motor 3 to 12 volt (6volt optimum), 1 universal motor mounting bracket, 2 motor mount screws, 1 buzzer, 13 LEDs, 20 metres single strand 1mm diameter insulated tinned copper wire, 1 Programme Of Study and a set of 20 drawers. Requires 82 AA size batieries.
How to use Tronix
Code: #283   39.95
Sixty pages of teacher notes and classroom support ideas which provide an overview of Tronix Electrical materials and how they can be integrated with Inventa.
There is a section that supports each work and project card. It states key ideas relevant to each card, discusses the investigation activity results and provides practical hints for design and make activities. This book can be successfully used with other systems.

TRONIX ELECTRICITY Work Cards
Code: #284   59.95
Complementing the How to Use Tronix Teachers Book, these sets of twenty work cards provide a step-by-step programme of study, based on pupils investigating each set up. The work cards cover the basic ideas dealt with by most curriculums on electricity. In addition a few other themes are presented that help support other areas such as control and reinforce basic ideas through activities which introduce other important perspectives - eg logic. (Includes site photocopy licence.)
Programme of Study - Electricity
Code: #202   89.00
Comprises both the How To Use Tronix and the Tronix Work Card set.
Electronics Tasks and Assignments
Code: #353-9   199.00
This TRONIX Electricity through to Electronics Handbook has been designed to provide the practical aspects of an electronics course and the basic theory to carry out practical work. It is intended for use by students aged between 10 and 17 but is of course suitable for any work unit or lesson plan that includes electronics.
The book can be used in the following ways . . . .

To Select Individual Circuits - Using it as a dip in reference book.

To Teach a Full Examination Electronics Course - For example by using kits to quickly teach the theory of the most important circuits before students select a circuit for an assignment and make their PCBs.

To Teach Analogue Electronics - Using transistors, 555 timer, op amps. etc.

To Teach Digital Electronics - Using logic gates e.g. NAND gates etc.

To Provide Extension Work - Progression is built in for students who want or need it.

To Show Different Methods of Making a Circuit - Using kits, computer simulation, making PCBs and a simple method of construction for basic circuits.

Where a fundamental understanding of electricity may not already be in place we do recommend the Electricty Program Of Study (#202) be a first consideration for primary aged children.

Electronics Components:

Yes! It is possible to carry out all the electrical and electronic projects mentioned in the above book (#353-9) using Tronix components. For example, once the transistor and the 555 timer chips have been investigated, Tronix provides the clock or amplifier module with semiconductor support componentry already mounted. This means you can apply the technological advantage into your model with a minimum of fuss!
The following page lists various components and study packs.

TRONIX ELECTRICITY & ELECTRONIC COMPONENT PRICES
All components come mounted ready to use on TRONIX Connector PCB with pins etc.

CODE DESCRIPTION PRE GST
356 Audio Amplifier 1 watt (TBA7072) 35.50
357 Bar Graph LM3914+bar graph 47.50
218 Base Board 125mm x 200mm 5.95
224 Batteries packs of 4 AA sized. 3.50
203 Battery Holders, 6 volt. AA. 15.50
204 Battery Holders, 3 volt. 2 AA. 14.00
209 Buzzer beepers, high frequency. 18.99
240 Capacitor 0.1µf 10.95
340 Capacitor 1µf 10.95
341 Capacitor l0µf 10.95
342 Capacitor 100µf 10.95
343 Capacitor 1000µf 12.50
349 Clock (Pulser) Module 29.99
223 Component Carriers - blank. 9.50
354 Decade - ten - counter 4017 45.00
344 Diode IN400 10.00
355 Driver Module (dc amp) 22.00
288 Gate AND 22.00
286 Gate NAND 22.00
291 Gate NOR 22.00
289 Gate NOT 22.00
290 Gate OR 22.00
265 Hand Operated Controller
205 Lamp Holder 11.50
206 Lamp bulbs - low current. (10) 8.00
326 L.D.R. (Light dependant resistor) 14.95
207 L.E.D.s Red with resistor 12.95
358 L.E.D.s Red/Yellow + resistor 14.50
328 Microphone (electric) 12.00
208 Motors. 12.50
221 Motor Mount bracket + screws. 3.50
CODE DESCRIPTION PRE GST
351 Op Amp 3140 chip (or 741) 19.95
220 Point connection extender. 8.50
359 Relay DPDT 6v 29.50
237 Resistor 1k ohm 10.00
238 Resistor 10k ohm 10.00
239 Resistor 100k ohm 10.00
287 Scmitt Trigger 21.00
210 Solenoid 59.00
360 Speaker 35 - 85 ohm 18.50
215 Switch, Micro. 15.95
212 Switch, Push Button. 13.00
216 Switch, Reversing. 6.00
325 Switch, Tilt 15.95
211 Switch, Simple Push. 12.50
213 Switch, Slide type. 12.95
214 Switch, Slide Type Two Way. 12.95
217 Switch, Reed - magnet poled. 12.50
329 Terminal Screw Connector. 9.95
327 Thermistor-Heat Sensor. 11.95
347 Thyristor (TIC 106) 11.50
348 Timer Chip 555 19.95
345 Transistor BC108 11.00
346 Transistor BFY51 11.50
267 Universal Clip PCB 16pin
222 Variable Resistor 220 ohm. 17.95
233 Variable Resistor 1k 17.95
234 Variable Resistor 10k 17.95
235 Variable Resistor 100k 17.95
236 Variable Resistor 1M 17.95
219 Wire, insulated 1mm dia. (5M) 5.00
332 Wire Buggy multi 1mm plug (3M)
Blank component boards #223 can be purchased tor your specific component mounting.
Unpriced items will be available mid 1999.

If this is your first investigation into electricity and electronics you may choose to purchase one or both of the following packs which are suitable for 2-3 students up to year 11.

Electronics Analogue Basic Pack. Code: #295  429.00
Comprising 47 assorted components this pack addresses all the resources needs for the Analogue application work sheets from both the Tronix Electricity work cards and the electronics exercises as per the Electronics Tasks and Assignments book #353-9. Requires four x AA batteries.

Electronics Digital Basic Pack. Code: #297   495.00
As per above but addresses the Digital resource needs, 40 assorted components. Suitable as class demonstrator or for 1 - 3 students. Requires four x AA batteries.

Electronics Analogue class Technology Pack. Code: #296   999.00
Comprising 117 assorted components, this pack caters to the component needs of 5 - 10 students using the Analogue application work sheets from; Tronix Electricity work cards and exercises as per the Electronics Tasks and Assignments book #353-9. Requires 20 x AA batteries. Full contents list available on application.

Electronics Digital class Technology Pack. Code: #298   1095.00
Comprises 110+ components, this pack meets the project component needs of 5 - 10 students using the Digital electronics application work sheets from Tronix Programme Of Study and the Collins book of Electronics Tasks and Assignments (#353-9). Requires 20 x AA batteries. Full contents list available on application.

Extra components can be added for specific projects.

TOOLS FOR TRONIX

For the unique TRONIX connecting system you need only consider these convenient tools.

Pliers Code: #253   8.50
Combination cutter and grip 5-6". For precision cutting of wire.
Wire Stripper Code: #960   11.95
Place wire in position, squeeze handles and remove stripped wire.

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