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GENERIC Snap Circuits LIGHT SCL-175 55 Parts 175 Projects

SKU CH-CDHE-5KWZ7

A snap-together electronics kit with 55 parts that lets children build over 175 light-based projects without tools

  • Battery runtimeTrue, false
  • Color familyBlack
  • Suggested age7
  • Spec summaryPlastic, 15.5 L x 2.5 W x 11.9 H inches, 0.05 lb, 2 days, Ki
  • Measurements14.33 in W × 12.83 in H × 9.06 in D
  • Product colorBlack
  • Build over 175 STEM projects from one box
  • 55 snap-together parts need no tools or soldering
  • Full-colour manual guides each build step by step
  • Fiber-optic and strobe-light projects sync to smartphone music
  • Compact 15.5 x 2.5 x 11.9 in kit weighs only .05 lb

Snap Circuits LIGHT SCL-175 Kit

The GENERIC Snap Circuits LIGHT SCL-175 is a STEM educational toy designed for children aged eight and older. It provides a hands-on introduction to electrical engineering concepts through building functional electronic gadgets. The kit uses a simple snap-together system that requires no tools or soldering, making it accessible for young learners. It comes in a black plastic housing with a full-color project manual included.

55 Parts Enable 175 Projects

The bundle includes 55 snap-together parts that combine on a plastic grid to create over 175 different projects. Builders can assemble a strobe light with spinning patterns or connect a smartphone to synchronize a fiber-optic light show with music. The color-coded components and illustrated manual guide users through each build step-by-step. Combining this set with other Snap Circuits kits expands the project possibilities further.

Ages 8+ With Battery Power

This kit is rated for users aged eight years and up, aligning with the manufacturer's recommended age of seven. Operation requires batteries, which are not included in the package. The lightweight plastic construction weighs only 0.05 pounds and measures 15.5 inches long by 2.5 inches wide by 11.9 inches high. Buyers who need a tool-free soldering introduction or a rechargeable power system should look elsewhere.

How it compares

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Price $183.99
Pricier than about 91% of the 236 comparable items (median $28.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameGENERIC
Model nameSnap Circuits LIGHT
Part numberSCL-175
Product colorBlack
Product typeScience
Color familyBlack
Power
Battery runtimeTrue, false
Size & build
Measurements14.33 in W × 12.83 in H × 9.06 in D
Product weight0.05 lb (0.02 kg)
Product dimensions14.33 in W × 12.83 in H × 9.06 in D
More details
Age groupAdult
Suggested age7

Questions about this item

Do the 55 snap-together parts ever wear out or need replacing?

The plastic parts are reusable and designed for repeated snapping; no scheduled replacement is needed unless a piece is lost or physically damaged.

What stops a build from running continuously during a long play session?

Battery drain is the first limit — the kit runs on user-supplied batteries, so runtime depends on their capacity and the project's current draw.

Does the kit generate noticeable heat or noise when projects run all day?

The low-voltage circuits produce negligible heat and no audible noise; only the optional strobe or motor modules add slight mechanical sound.

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