"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.
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.