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School Amateur Radio Clubs have inspired a number of very interesting radio and electronics projects. We are developing more all the time. Some of our most popular projects have now been turned into products for sale in the hope they will encourage more youngsters into STEM through the development of School Amateur Radio Clubs. Of course we will always continue to offer free project information, software and support where we can. We have secured our website and we use the secure PayPal server. We aim to provide high quality hardware and software. Each of our products is fully checked and tested before shipment.
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Pickup from Oakleigh Victoria Australia is free. The full pickup address and the telephone number to call to arrange your pickup is provided when you order.

Australia
Shipping to Australia is by Courier.

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Shipping to other countries, not Australia, is by International Air Freight and Courier.

All deliveries include a cardboard box with foam packaging. Tracking information is sent to your nominated email address. Delivery times are still subject to COVID delays.
STEM Kit #1- Electronics Prototyping Kit
With this electronics prototyping kit you can learn about electric voltage and current, electronic components, circuits, component symbols, resistor color codes, schematic diagrams and build the first five (5) different educational circuits in our STEM workshop notes or use the included Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and this free STEM Electronics Kit Construction Booklet to make our Hypnotic Owl model (requires a soldering iron, adult supervision and tools). There is also a free STEM Electronics Prototyping slide-show for a teacher or instructor to use, introducing each component, showing step-by-step instructions and an animation illustrating how it works. Note: This kit is also used in conjuction with our Electronics Workshop Lesson Plans. Included in the kit are the printed instructions, all the transistors, resistors, capacitors, LEDs, wire links, PCB, prototyping board and a switched battery-holder for two AA batteries (not included).
STEM Kit #1 - Electronics Prototyping Kit
All prices in Australian dollars (AUD). Shipping for up to 10 units - Pick up: Free. Australia: $10. Overseas: $25.
$ 15.00
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STEM Kit #2 - PTH Soldering Practice Kit

This STEM kit will help you learn to solder electronic components to Plated Through Hole (PTH) Printed Circuit Boards (PCB). The kit comes with a 4cm x 6cm practice PCB, with 280 pads aligned in a grid, as well as 60 1/4W carbon resistors and 600mm of lead-free solder. The task is to solder 56 resistors in 4 even columns across the PCB. Note: The resistor leads should be insered into columns A&E, F&G, K&O, P&T. The first resistor is already soldered for you as an example. Make sure to follow all the safety instructions in our PTH Soldering Workshop Notes.
STEM Kit #2 - PTH Soldering Practice Kit
All prices in Australian dollars (AUD). Shipping for up to 10 units - Pick up: Free. Australia: $10. Overseas: $25.
$ 10.00
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STEM Kit #3 - SMT Soldering Practice Kit

This STEM kit will help you learn to solder Surface Mount Technology components to Printed Circuit Boards (PCB). The kit comes with a 4cm x 6cm practice PCB, with pads for a selection of different sized SMT components including:
    • 20 - 0805 resistors;
    • 20 - 0806 resistors;
    • 9 - 1206 resistors;
    • 5 - 1206  diodes;
    • 1 - SOP16 IC;
    • 6 - SOT-23 transistors; and
    • 1 SSOP28 IC
The kit includes 600mm of lead-free solder and a toothpick to help you align the small components to the pads. The task is to solder all the SMT components to the PCB. Make sure to follow all the safety instructions in our SMT Soldering Workshop Notes.
STEM Kit #3 - SMT Soldering Practice Kit
All prices in Australian dollars (AUD). Shipping for up to 10 units - Pick up: Free. Australia: $10. Overseas: $25.
$ 10.00
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STEM Kit #4 - PTH Metal Detector Kit

This simple kit will detect metal objects a few centimetres from the coil. It activates an LED and a Beeper. Adjust the potentiometer to set the sensitivity. Although the PCB says 3-5V it is more conveniently powered by a 9V battery. Download the instructions here.
STEM Kit #4 - PTH Metal Detector Kit
All prices in Australian dollars (AUD). Shipping for up to 10 units - Pick up: Free. Australia: $10. Overseas: $25.
$ 15.00
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STEM Kit #5 - PTH LED Christmas Tree Kit

For the more advanced constructor, and great as a project over the Christmas break, you can tackle this Mini Christmas Tree LED project. Powered by 3 AA cells, or from the USB port of your laptop, this multi-coloured display looks really fantastic on the mantle-piece at Christmas. Download the instructions here.
STEM Kit #5 - PTH LED Christmas Tree Kit
All prices in Australian dollars (AUD). Shipping for up to 10 units - Pick up: Free. Australia: $10. Overseas: $25.
$ 20.00
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STEM Kit #6 - SMT Electronic Dice Kit

This kit is an electronics touch dice. It works off a 9 volt battery. By just touching the two contacts on the front of the PCB with your finger, it sets the 7 LEDs in motion. They eventually slow down and stop flashing to reveal a random number from 1 to 6, displayed in the same pattern as used on a real dice. You can use this circuit with your favourite game of chance. See a clear overlay diagram here.
STEM Kit #6 - SMT Electronic Dice Kit
All prices in Australian dollars (AUD). Shipping for up to 10 units - Pick up: Free. Australia: $10. Overseas: $25.
$ 20.00
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STEM Kit #7 - Arduino Microcontroller Kit

Our Arduino microcontroller kits are perfect for anyone starting their own Arduino projects. Simply plug it in to a laptop and start coding. They include the following pre-assembled parts:
    • Arduino Pro-Micro 5V/16MHz Microcontroller on pre-soldered SIP Header Pins
    • 400-Point Solderless Breadboard
    • Pre-Installed Busbar Power and Ground Links
    • Micro USB Cable
    • 3x5V Compound LEDs: Red Yellow and Green
    • Pre-Programmed C++ Traffic Light Demo
    • Runs C/C++ code
To use this kit to learn about microcontrollers and coding: Download the Arduino IDE from www.arduino.cc; connect to your Laptop or PC using the USB Cable; write your own or download code from the Internet; click to verify and upload your code to the Arduino. Now your programs will automatically run at power up.

For more information and code examples please download our Object-Oriented Programming booklet. Download our oop.ino and TrafficLight demo sketch. See our Microcontroller Workshop for setup instructions. For the more advanced programmer please download our Arduino for Amateur Radio Presentation.
STEM Kit #7 - Arduino Microcontroller Kit
All prices in Australian dollars (AUD). Shipping for up to 10 units - Pick up: Free. Australia: $10. Overseas: $25.
$ 25.00
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STEM Kit #8 - Raspberry Pi Pico Microcontroller Kit

Our Arduino microcontroller kits are perfect for anyone starting their own Arduino projects. Simply plug it in to a laptop and start coding. They include the following pre-assembled parts:
    • Raspberry Pi Pico 3.3V/133MHz Dual Core Microcontroller on pre-soldered SIP Header Pins
    • 400-Point Solderless Breadboard
    • Pre-Installed Busbar Power and Ground Links
    • Micro USB Cable
    • 3x5V Compound LEDs: Red Yellow and Green
    • Pre-Programmed C++ Traffic Light Demo
    • Runs C/C++ and MicroPython code
To use this kit to learn about microcontrollers and coding: Download the Arduino IDE from www.arduino.cc or the Thonny IDE from www.thonny.org; connect to your Laptop or PC using the USB Cable; write your own or download code from the Internet; click to verify and upload your code to the Raspberry Pi Pico. Now your programs will automatically run at power up.

For more information and code examples please download our Object-Oriented Programming booklet. Download our oop.ino and TrafficLight demo sketch. See our Microcontroller Workshop for setup instructions. For the more advanced programmer please download our Arduino for Amateur Radio Presentation.
STEM Kit #8 - Raspberry Pi Pico Microcontroller Kit
All prices in Australian dollars (AUD). Shipping for up to 10 units - Pick up: Free. Australia: $10. Overseas: $25.
$ 25.00
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STEM Kit #9 - USB Soldering Station Kit

This is a complete soldering station for anyone wanting to learn Plated Through Hole (PTH) and Surface Mount Technology (SMT) soldering. It is safe to use provided you follow the simple directions. Eye protection, heat-resistant gloves and 100% adult supervision is required for absolute beginners. We use it to teach soldering to students as young as 5 years old. After one session they are proficient in the basics. They simply love building their own electronic circuits. It is perfect for building all our kits, of course, and better than larger and more expensive sets for most SMT work. It even runs off USB backup batteries for portable operation. Important: Before plugging the soldering iron in, please pull off (do not unscrew) the protective plastic cap! The kit includes:
    • USB Powered Soldering Iron with Stand
      • Powered from any USB Charger or PC (Not included)
      • Safe Low Voltage and Low Power (5V/8W)
      • Heats up in 20 seconds with Power Indicator
      • Micro-tip perfect for PTH & SMT Components
      • Touch on Switch with Automatic Off function
    • Carbon Fibre Tweezers
      • Precision Point, Heat Resistant, Insulated, Anti-static
    • Soldering Iron Tip Cleaner (Brass) and Stand
    • Precision Side Cutters for Electronic Components
    • Lead Free Solder
    • Soldering Mat (A4)
STEM Kit #9 - USB Soldering Station Kit
All prices in Australian dollars (AUD). Shipping for up to 2 units - Pick up: Free. Australia: $10. Overseas: $25.
$ 45.00
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STEM Kit #10 - Microelectronics Kit
This STEM kit is a small, battery powered, microelectronic circuit using Surface Mounted Devices (SMDs), reflow-soldered to a single-sided, Printed Circuit Board (PCB). The circuit is our favourite, two-led flasher.

It is available as a fully assembled kit or as a kit of parts (however, please check you have all the gear before purchasing this):

  • As a kit, learn how to construct inexpensive microelectronic kits for your own projects with this fun activity. Build your first microelectronics kit, using Surface Mount Technology (SMT), by soldering components to a Printed Circuit Board (PCB).
  • As a fully assembled product check out the the tiny components and watch the circuit come to life.

Learn how the circuit works, including component circuit symbols, designations and values, circuit diagrams and the sequence of operation. Included in the kit are the SMD resistors, capacitors, LEDs, transistors, a PCB and a switched battery-holder for two AA batteries (not included). You can download the step-by-step instruction booklet here.
STEM Kit #10 - Microelectronics Kit
All prices in Australian dollars (AUD). Shipping for up to 10 units - Pick up: Free. Australia: $10. Overseas: $25.
$ 15.00
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USB Soldering Iron
We use these soldering irons because they work well and are perfect for beginners with small hands. They are suitable for building all of our kits and work particularly well with tiny surface mounted devices. With safety formost in our minds, when teaching children to solder, these devices work on low voltages, shutdown automatically and are quick to heat up and cool down. They can be powered by any USB phone-charger or even from laptop USB ports. Important: Before plugging the soldering iron in, please pull off (do not unscrew) the protective plastic cap!
Specifications
  • Quick heating time: <15 seconds
  • Fast cooling time: <30 seconds
  • Long life tip
  • Protective cap for tip
  • Momentary trigger powers unit on
  • 25 second idle auto shut-off
  • LED indicator
  • Power: 5VDC / 8W
  • RoHS compliant

In the box
  • 1 x Soldering Iron
  • 1 x Detachable USB power lead
  • 1 x Metal Stand
  • 1 x Tip Cover
  • 1 x Small coil of Lead Free solder

USB Soldering Iron
All prices in Australian dollars (AUD). Shipping for up to 4 units - Pick up: Free. Australia: $10. Overseas: $25.
$ 20.00
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LCD Soldering Iron

This professional temperature-controlled soldering iron is perfect for more advanced projects requiring precise temperature control and additional power. It is suitable for both Plated Through Hole (PTH) and Surface Mount Technology (SMT) soldering. It has an LCD display showing the temperature setting and + (UP) and – (DOWN) temperature control buttons conveniently located on the handle. The temperature range is 180°C - 480°C with a fast heat up time from a powerful 80W ceramic heating element. It uses standard Hakko 900M tips and the tip is grounded for anti-static protection.

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Mini Morse Code Practice Set

International Morse Code
This is one thing that really surprised us: Kids love Morse code! It fascinates them and they pick it up quickly. We used to do our Morse code activity with a Hi-Mound HK704 straight key and oscillator. But that setup costs over A$140, so we can't use it to do a class or group activity. The answer was to design our own Mini Morse Code Practice Set. And for A$10, it is a hit! Now, for the cost of coffee and a donut, kids can have their own set to take home. It has a microswitch, simulating a real telegraph key with a nice click-click action and a 2.5kHz sounder, all mounted on a double-sided PCB with a non-slip base. It measures only 88x36x18mm and fits in the palm of your hand. It comes in a zip-lock bag, with a laminated, credit-card size, Morse code chart and instructions. It requires a 3 x AAA batteries not included.
Morse Code Practice Set
All prices in Australian dollars (AUD). Shipping for up to 10 units - Pick up: Free. Australia: $10. Overseas: $25.
$ 15.00
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