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PRODUCT
NEWS
Autumn 2014
www.mindsetsonline.co.uk
PROJECT IDEAS TO ENGAGE & EXPLORE
See inside for some great project ideas plus:
• Special offers
• Inspiring projects
• Electro-textiles
CRUMBLE CONTROLLER
NOW AVAILABLE
• Ultra low-cost
• Easy to program
• FREE SCRATCH inspired software
• Control motors, LEDs, audio devices, etc.
• Switched or sensor inputs.
See inside for details.
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In partnership with
Middlesex University
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Projects
AIRPLANE LAUNCHER
WATER PUMP / SOLAR WATER FEATURE
• Created for use at the National Space Centre
• Provides actual launch speed of up to 80 MPH
• Many opportunities for ultra-low cost design and technology project work
Our low cost water pump is
suitable for a wide range of project
applications - from automatic
watering systems to water jet
boats. The pump is sealed and
can be fully immersed in water.
Designing and making paper aircraft is no trivial pursuit. There are now
hundreds of books and websites, etc world-wide offering information on
flight principles as well as using paper as a structural material.
Can be used for mainstream curriculum
projects. Constructed of heavy gauge
steel and contains two contra–rotating
rubber wheels that grip the plane and throw it forward
at high speed.
The water pump is supplied with a
length of plastic tube that can be
used to direct the flow of water.
Simply connect this water pump to
a 3 - 6V battery to pump water or
try something a little more creative by making a solar water feature using
a simple circuit, a solar panel and a low
voltage water pump.
Approx height: 55mm
Approx width: 40mm
Flow rate: Approx 40 ml/sec.
Connect yellow wire to +V.
Code: BLC 036
Price
£5.75
SOLAR PANEL
Mono-crystaline solar panel providing an output of
4.5V, 100mA. Easily energised by a bright lamp or
sunlight to power such components as motors,
LEDs or simple circuits.
60mm x 60mm.
Code: BC1 002
Was:
£129.00
NOW:
£109.00
Code: EL1 006
Was:
£3.25
NOW:
£2.75
PAPER PLANE BOOSTER
Want to make your paper planes fly further for longer?
This simple but elegant solution could be the answer.
It makes use of a small supercapacitor (10 Farad) to power a
micromotor and propeller.
Forms the basis of a great classroom or home activity
involving experimentation, testing and design challenges.
How far forward does the booster need to be for the
balance to be right?
Would a shorter straw be better or worse?
Is it better to have a glider or dart-like plane?
How will you secure your booster?
Does the type and size of propeller affect performance?
Should the propeller be used to pull or push the plane?
Great fun and very competitive!
Includes Micro Motor, Super Capacitor,
Micro Propeller, Cable Ties, Straw and
length of wire.
Instructions on basic construction
are also included.
Just add paper!
Code:
MSK 050
Price:
£4.95
10 MSK 050P
£39.95
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Projects
STEAM CHEST
The history of steam bending wood is a rich one with numerous examples
of pioneering design. In response to the renaissance of commercial interest
in wood forming, we have produced the first small scale steam chest
capable of taking lengths of timber up to 550mm in length. Steam to the
chest is supplied by a proprietary boiler similar to the sort used by DIY’ers
for wallpaper stripping.
For schools and departments with a long
tradition and expertise in wood based
technology work, and for departments
requiring a low cost alternative to
machined products, the Steam Chest
is a serious option. Its relatively small
size means it will fit into a ‘desktop’
making strategy easily. The timescale
from the ideas stage through to
cutting simple formers to moulding
is so short that lots of ideas and
designs can be explored in just a
few lessons.
Several pupils can have their work
‘soaking’ in the steam chest at any
one time, making the management of
whole class work on steam laminating easier.
Beech and Ash are ideal veneers to use as due
to their grain and compliance once steamed they form readily. In fact all
hard and softwoods exhibit different qualities for steaming and finished
appearance. It is worth experimenting with what is available
in the department first.
The different striations and colours
of different timbers mean that some
interesting visual effects are possible
when laminating different woods
together.
550MM STEAM CHEST
Supplied by an all-plastic electric boiler, steam is continuously injected
at low pressure into one end of the unit. The timber inside softens and
becomes pliable enough to bend into tight curvatures either free-form
or in moulds. The steam chest must be used with care, but it is supplied
thermally insulated to avoid contact with the hot walls.
The steam chest comes complete with boiler, high temperature connecting
hose and instructions. Internal diameter of steam chest is 4 inches.
Code: ST1 001
Price:
£115.00
EXTENDED STEAM CHEST
As above but 1m long steam chest.
MICRO MOTOR
Code: ST1 001A
Price:
£125.00
MICRO PROPELLER
6mm x 12mm micromotor (coreless motor)
Motor is provided with single gear which meshes with our standard
miniature plastic gears.
• Spindle diameter: 0.8mm
• Usable voltage range: 2.4 - 4.0V
• Starting voltage: 0.8V
• Current: 60mA Max
• Rated speed 47000 rpm
• Mass: approx. 1.5g
Simple vibrating
bug using
Micro Motor.
(Not included)
A 30mm, 2 blade propeller for use with our
micro motor.
As seen on many micro helicopters and other
radio controlled products.
(Motor not included).
Code: 314-906
Price:
£0.45
MICRO GEARBOX
A coreless micro motor with gear reduction.
• Voltage range: 1.5-4.5V
• Load speed: 37 rpm
• Mass: approx. 1.5g
• Diameter: 6mm, Length: 21mm
Code: EW2 050A
Price:
£3.95
Code: 192-002
Price:
£8.95
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Crumble
This truly game-changing device opens up countless possibilities for
‘embedded intelligence’ as required by the new national curriculum.
What makes it unique is the much lower cost than any comparable device
(about the same as our IQ4 controller) and the ease of use.
Non-electronics specialists can use it right away BUT, at the same time,
it offers unlimited potential for advanced users – including electronics
professionals.
You simply create a programme on a computer screen (shown below) by
moving icons into the right position – e.g., to turn things on and off – and
then plug in the Crumble. The programme is immediately transferred and
Crumble does whatever you tell it to do. Drawing power from a very small
battery, it might be applied to anything from turning LEDs on and off in
smart clothing to driving and steering a robot.
NOTE: This device is designed and supplied to assist teachers deliver the
national curriculum at a time of severe cost constraint. There are no hidden
charges for software etc. That is all free.
The Crumble embedded controller is programmed using a PC/Mac/Linux
application based on MIT Scratch.
Compatibility with the Raspberry Pi is planned.
The software is available as a FREE download from
Redfern Electronics
(www.redfernelectronics.co.uk).
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Crumble
No Soldering Necessary
Input and output devices can be connected using croc-clip test leads to
encourage experimentation. Solder pads with 1mm holes are also provided
(at terminal block spacing). It should also be possible to use conductive
thread to connect directly.
Sample Crumble project shown
for illustrative purposes only.
Parts not included with
Crumble.
Advanced functions with Crumbs
Daisy-chain-able expansion boards called ‘Crumbs’ will add extra functions
to the crumble. Crumbs to include: Servo controller; motor controller; colour
sensor; digital temperature sensor and so on. Individually controllable RGB
LEDs called ‘Sparkles’ work in a similar way (See bottom).
QuantityCode: Price:
1
CRM 001
£10.00
5
CRM 005
£45.00
10
CRM 010
£80.00
30
CRM 030
£210.00
CRUMBLE STARTER PACK
A Great pack to get you started with the Crumble which comprises:
1 x Crumble controller
1 x Sparkle
2 x Gearboxes
8 x Crocodile Clip leads
1 x Light Dependant Resistor
1 x Microswitch
2 x Ultra-btight LEDs
1 x D.C. Buzzer
1 x Battery Box with snap terminals
2 x Plastic wheels
Instructions & Project Suggestions
Connect Devices Directly
Four input/output connections allow simple sensors, switches and LEDs
to be connected directly to the Crumble. Two high power outputs can be
control motors and similar devices.
Battery or USB powered
The on-board micro USB socket allows the Crumble to be programmed
via a standard USB cable. The Crumble can be powered directly from USB,
however, the motor driver and any external boards require an external
power source of 4.5V to 5.5V (for example 3xAA batteries). The external
power source will also power the Crumble when not connected to USB.
There are two pairs of power pads to allow pass-through to expansion
boards, or ‘Crumbs’.
Code: CRM PAK
Price:
£20.00
Code: CRM SPA
Price:
£6.00
SPARKLES
These Super-bright LEDs can be set to any colour by the Crumble.
They connect to the ‘Power Out’ pads and to ‘D’.
Each Sparkle has its own power in and out connections so can be chained
together (up to 32 LEDs long), each with its own function.
The colour of each Sparkle can be individually controlled by the Crumble
to show any selectable colour of the spectrum.
Supplied in strips of 5 Sparkles.
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Textile LEDs
TEXTILE LEDS
These bright LEDs, designed by Mindsets, are
easily stitched into a circuit and are available
in five colours. Each one is mounted on a thin
triangular board just 12mm along each edge.
Resistors are pre-connected to the LEDs so no additional resistors are
required when using a 3 volt or 6 volt battery. The LEDs may be powered
using a single 3V lithium cell or two lithium cells (6V) for extra brightness.
Two to four AA or AAA batteries would also be suitable, though they would
be heavier and bulkier. At 3 volts each LED will consume about 5-10mA.
At 6 volts each LED will consume 30-40mA. Supplied in a strip of 10 LEDs,
which can be easily snapped apart.
Component.
Strip of 10 blue LEDs
Strip of 10 red LEDs
Strip of 10 green LEDs
Strip of 10 white LEDs
Strip of 10 yellow LEDs
Code:Price:
161-913
£6.95
161-914
£6.95
161-917
£6.95
161-918
£6.95
161-919
£6.95
TEXTILE SWITCH
SILVERTHREAD
CONDUCTIVE THREAD
This is an economical, highly conductive
thread for use in hand or machine
sewing. This synthetic material feels and
behaves like conventional cotton but is
made up of over 100 strands each with
a nano-coating of silver.
It has an electrical resistance of just 4Ω per 100mm – meaning that just a
single thread can be used in place of wires in electrical circuits for LEDs etc.
Reel length: approx. 50m
Code:Price:
234-315
£34.95
LITHIUM 3V BUTTON CELL
20mm dia. x 1.6mm thick. Type CR2016
Code:Price:
EB2 025
£0.51
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A miniature switch board for use in textile
electronics. Press it once to switch on,
press it again to switch off.
It has two terminals on one side for
connection to a battery and two terminals
on the other side for connection to components such as our textile LEDs.
Board size: 20mm x 16mm.
Code:Price:
161-920
£4.95
BATTERY HOLDER FOR
LITHIUM BUTTON CELL
Lithium button cells are ideal for electro
textile projects because of
their compact size and light weight.
This stitchable button cell holder
enables easy connection of batteries
in a circuit and will accommodate our
CR2016 lithium button cell (code: EB2 025) or CR2032 batteries widely
available.
Size: 27mm x 16mm x 6mm
Code:Price:
153-005
£1.75
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Special Offers for Autumn Term*
VOICE RECORDER
20% OFF*
This module provides an inexpensive
recording facility of up to 20 seconds.
It will retain a recording indefinitely without power, but can be used for
re-recording over and over again.
Incorporates a button to record, a button to play-back recordings, a
microphone and speaker. All components are on leads to allow for variations
in designs of products.
This type of recorder has many applications in design and technology – e.g.
smart talking toys, advertising panels, hazard warnings etc.
Sample textiles
project shown
for illustrative
purposes.
Code: VCR 001
LOW COST
FM RADIO
WAS:
£4.95
NOW:
£3.95
BUY 1 GET 1 FREE
This radio is based on a commercial PCB which has been modified to
provide the complete working contents of a radio with flying leads for easy
incorporation into a case designed and constructed by pupils.
It is tuned using a push button which causes the radio to scan electronically
for signals.
The board has a speaker on a fly lead and there
is also a headphone socket incorporated into
the PCB.
This radio lends itself to use in textile design
(e.g., a fabric case or container) or even in
graphics (e.g., a disposable radio).
Requires 2 x AAA batteries.
Code: PAC 1407
Price:
£4.95
FOG / MIST MAKING
MACHINE
30% OFF*
The source of dry-ice type mist around pools and fountains. It
is in fact a piezo-generator capable of breaking up water into
fine mist droplets.
The hovering mist is immediate and
astonishing - and now available at low cost.
Used in science as a replacement for dry-ice
and can be used in design and making for
special effects.
Includes low-voltage power supply unit.
Code: WAS:
NOW:
211-015 £29.95 £20.95
LCD CLOCK
WITH LEADS
BUY 1 GET 1 FREE
A low-cost LCD clock with a 'design your own' graphic panel that may be
slipped in behind the display. The top part of the display flashes on and
off each second, revealing then hiding the graphic.
The clock is supplied with leads to explore experimental power sources
such as fruit or potatoes.
Note that a power supply such as batteries will be needed or alternatively
two pairs of different metals can be used in earth as shown here!
Front face size: 45 x 60mm
Code: LCD 008A
Price:
£1.99
* Offers end 19th December 2014. While stocks last.
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fax: 01992 719474
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The IO Centre
Lea Road
Waltham Cross
Herts, EN9 1AS
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