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Oh yeah. Wasn’t there a sample circuit in the instructions that used the “CdS” cell and speaker to make something that sounded like a theramin?
Stephan,
That is one of the first circuits in the book and the first one that I made when I bought my kit off ebay last year – my original kit was torn apart during my darker teenage years.
It turns out you can still buy kits like this new, although not this exact model.
http://www.ramseyelectronics.com/cgi-bin/commerce.exe?preadd=action&key=PL130
Every kid should have one of these. It’s probably the best way to get exposure to electronics at a young age, period.
I used to love these. At the tome I never really understood how the circuits worked, but I was pretty good at following instructions.
Same here. My Dad (hi Dad!) bought me one when I was very young – maybe 7 or 8. I didn’t know how the circuits worked either but it was easy enough to put them together. I remember showing them off to people and carrying the kit around everywhere. The most impressive circuit was probably the morse code transmitter.
I had one of these exact items as a kid. I got it used, from a cousin. I love it – I did most of the experiments, it was very fun. I eventually trashed it while trying to ’strike out on my own’. Some of the components never worked after that, and I shelved it. Recently, I picked the same one up NEW IN THE BOX at a garage sale for 50 cents – can’t wait to try it out! The wires are still tied in their little bundles with tinned ends
I had one similar to this as a kid and actually received this exact kit at a white-elephant Xmas party this year but no project manual. I’ve been scouring the web looking for a copy of the manual, but no luck… I think my son would love this, but without the project guide it is fairly useless.
I have this kit too. If I get a copy of the manual I’ll let you know, maybe I can scan it and e-mail it to you.
Mine came with the manual. They do show up on ebay fairly regularly, you may be able to find a manual missing it’s kit or maybe an entire kit for under $20.
I still have a Radio shack 10 in 1, 50 in 1, 75 in 1, and 150 in 1, all with the manuals and wires… Got each of them for Christmas, various years of my childhood…
A wonderful gift for any kid…
I’m keeping mine, and giving them to my son when he gets a bit older…
Dan
I didn’t have 160-in-ONE, only 150-in-ONE! I feel cheated. No wonder my life is only exactly 93.75% of what it could have been.
I remember hours and hours putting circuits together. I wish I could recapture that excitement.
I still have my 160 in 1 kit, salvaged a capacitor and the 9v battery connector from it, but otherwise it’s still intact. It was a great learning toy that kept me out of trouble for hours! My son has taken an interest in it, he’s 8 and want’s to be an electronic tech like his old man. I have to dig up the book though, it’s somewhere in my piles from yester-year.
I recently found the book for my original kit. The kit itself is long gone. The book is in kind of sad shape, covers missing, last few pages might be missing as well. But if anyone wants it, contact me and I’ll send it to you for the price of shipping.
You have the manual for the 160 in 1 Kit? I have the kit but no manual. I found the kit at Goodwill. I like to collect old handheld games and restore them. When my grandkids get older, they should have a lot of fun while learning. Please e-mail me. thanks -mike
Do you still have this manual? I’m searching high and low for one! I have the kit, and lost the manual in a move. Now my son wants to play with the kit.
Thanks!
Ryan,
I sent my original, somewhat tattered copy to Michael a couple months ago.
Since then I have come up with another copy, in much better condition. This would be a good candidate for someone to scan and make available online. However, I suspect that the manual is protected by copyright and I’m not sure what we would need to do to get permission from Radio Shack (who may not be interested in protecting this 25+ year old instruction manual anyway).
Anyone still have the manual? I’ll pay to have it copied. I was given 6 of these, none with a manual. I want to use for my cub scout group. any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
I would appreciate your offer, I would gladly pay for the shipping of this manual if you still have it. Please let me know. Thanks.
Please email a copy of the manual for Science Fair 160 electronic project also!
Thanks.
VanO – I’m not aware of an electronic copy of the manual. There may be copyright issues that would prevent us from scanning and posting it here.
Jeff,
You’re right, forgot about copyright. If anyone has a manual for the Science Fair 160 that they no longer have need of, let me know. Of course, I’ll pay for shipping. My son loss the original:)