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product_id: 3148554
title: "Thames and Kosmos Electronics Advanced Circuit Kit"
brand: "thames & kosmos"
price: "HK$518"
currency: HKD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
url: https://www.desertcart.hk/products/3148554-thames-and-kosmos-electronics-advanced-circuit-kit
store_origin: HK
region: Hong Kong
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# 555 timer IC for advanced timing circuits FM radio module to build alarm clocks Sound module for emergency sirens Thames and Kosmos Electronics Advanced Circuit Kit

**Brand:** thames & kosmos
**Price:** HK$518
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Build the future of tech — one snap at a time!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Thames and Kosmos Electronics Advanced Circuit Kit by thames & kosmos
- **How much does it cost?** HK$518 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hk](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/3148554-thames-and-kosmos-electronics-advanced-circuit-kit)

## Best For

- thames & kosmos enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted thames & kosmos brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Hands-On Logic & Sensing:** Explore computer logic circuits and sensors for moisture, temperature, and light detection.
- • **Next-Level Circuit Building:** Leverage the iconic 555 timer and operational amplifiers to create sophisticated, real-world electronics projects.
- • **Precision Measurement Tools:** Use a multimeter to measure invisible voltage and current, empowering you to troubleshoot like a pro.
- • **Master Real-World Electronics:** Dive deep into 140+ components including resistors, capacitors, transistors, and LEDs to build complex circuits.
- • **Creative Sound & Signal Design:** Install sound modules to simulate police sirens and build your own FM radio alarm clock.

## Overview

The Thames and Kosmos Electronics Advanced Circuit Kit is a comprehensive educational toolkit featuring over 140 components and 146 experiments. Designed for ages 10-15 and beyond, it enables users to build and understand complex electronic circuits, including sound modules, sensors, logic gates, and timing circuits using the 555 timer IC. With hands-on tools like a multimeter and FM radio module, this kit bridges theoretical knowledge with practical skills, making it a must-have for aspiring engineers and tech enthusiasts eager to master electronics.

## Description

Tap into the awesome world of electronics with this advanced system of snap-together electric building blocks. Start out by experimenting with colorful light-up circuits as you dive into the basics of electricity. Install a sound module to generate the sounds of police cars, ambulances, or fire engines. Learn the important role resistors and potentiometers (variable resistors) play in an electronic circuit. Use a multimeter to measure invisible voltage and current flowing through your circuit. Investigate transistors in switches and amplifiers to learn how the logical circuits in computers work. Build circuits that use sensors to detect moisture, temperature, and visible light. Incorporate capacitors in your circuits to store and discharge electricity for specific functions, such as a countdown clock and a red-green alternate flasher. Test out the indispensable 555 timer to build some complicated circuits. Use an operational amplifier and an FM radio module to build an alarm clock. This kit uses the same unique electric building blocks as our other electronics kits, with the addition of many new advanced components, allowing you to build more complex circuits. The more than 140 electronic components include capacitors, resistors, transistors, LEDs (light emitting diodes), phototransistor, switches, speaker, integrated circuit, infrared LED, diodes, FM tuner, 555 timer, operation amplifier, two potentiometers, electrodes, voltage and current meter, microphone, and 9-volt battery pack.

Review: Wonderful intro to electronics for kids or adults - I purchased this as a science-minded adult, and the kit exceeded my expectations. Performing all the activities in the instruction manual is a wonderful orientation (about 75 hours total!) to things I would not otherwise have learned about. It's very engaging, explains real-world applications, and I gained a satisfying awareness of: *Electronic components and circuit designs *Computer logic circuits *Threshold-sensing and switching circuits *Timing circuits *Amplifying circuits *Oscillation circuits *Radio circuits *And much more Highly recommend for science-minded kids or adults. I've also already purchased Thames and Kosmos' Chem 3000 chemistry set due to my learning experience with this electronics set. I'm so glad I found this company and their products.
Review: Great way to learn electronics! - While software is ubiquitous, the physical world is still analog, and to interface with it some knowledge of electronics can be very useful. This product is a great way to experiment and learn electronics. There are 146 experiments with 141 pieces, and fantastic manual over 160 pages. It is fun, useful, and helps with creating clean circuit designs, which require art and science. Experiment 119 is about using the 555 Timer integrated circuit (IC). I simplified it a little by taking out the speaker and kept it at one LED, blinking. Once the circuit was working, I replicated the experiment in a simulation using ElectricVLab : 3D Virtual Lab for Electricity & Electronics [Download ]. Doing this made me realize just how much cleaner Thames & Kosmos has made the use of the 555 timer IC by placing that chip inside an easy to use block. The complexity hidden can be seen in the simulation. I've attached a video of the circuit example using Thames and Kosmos Electronics Advanced Circuit Kit and then a simulation of it. Both work the same way.Using Thames & Kosmos as a guide.can really help out with cleaner circuit design.

## Features

- Install a sound module to generate the sounds of police cars
- Learn the important role resistors and potentiometers
- Use a multimeter to measure invisible voltage and current flowing through your circuit
- Use a FM radio module to build an alarm clock

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00CFHU5W4 |
| Age Range Description | 10+ |
| Battery Description | 9 Volt |
| Best Sellers Rank | #425,034 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #3,929 in Educational Science Kits |
| Brand Name | Thames & Kosmos |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (30) |
| Educational Objective | STEM |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00814743010642 |
| Included Components | plastic |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions | 21.3 x 14.6 x 3.8 inches |
| Item Type Name | electronics |
| Item Weight | 16 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Thames & Kosmos |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 180.0 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 120.0 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 615819 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 30 day warranty against manufacturer defects |
| Material Type | plastic, leds, metal |
| Model Number | 615918 |
| Size | Large |
| UPC | 085538051984 814743010642 |

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is the item worth the price? Are parts not flimsy?**
A: This is an excellent kit. I used one of their components just the other day: https://www.amazon.com/review/R2SC8ERF0OHKAJ/ref=cm_cr_srp_d_rdp_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B08HVJZJCX

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful intro to electronics for kids or adults
*by B***L on March 18, 2025*

I purchased this as a science-minded adult, and the kit exceeded my expectations. Performing all the activities in the instruction manual is a wonderful orientation (about 75 hours total!) to things I would not otherwise have learned about. It's very engaging, explains real-world applications, and I gained a satisfying awareness of: *Electronic components and circuit designs *Computer logic circuits *Threshold-sensing and switching circuits *Timing circuits *Amplifying circuits *Oscillation circuits *Radio circuits *And much more Highly recommend for science-minded kids or adults. I've also already purchased Thames and Kosmos' Chem 3000 chemistry set due to my learning experience with this electronics set. I'm so glad I found this company and their products.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great way to learn electronics!
*by E***N on December 10, 2016*

While software is ubiquitous, the physical world is still analog, and to interface with it some knowledge of electronics can be very useful. This product is a great way to experiment and learn electronics. There are 146 experiments with 141 pieces, and fantastic manual over 160 pages. It is fun, useful, and helps with creating clean circuit designs, which require art and science. Experiment 119 is about using the 555 Timer integrated circuit (IC). I simplified it a little by taking out the speaker and kept it at one LED, blinking. Once the circuit was working, I replicated the experiment in a simulation using ElectricVLab : 3D Virtual Lab for Electricity & Electronics [Download ]. Doing this made me realize just how much cleaner Thames & Kosmos has made the use of the 555 timer IC by placing that chip inside an easy to use block. The complexity hidden can be seen in the simulation. I've attached a video of the circuit example using Thames and Kosmos Electronics Advanced Circuit Kit and then a simulation of it. Both work the same way.Using Thames & Kosmos as a guide.can really help out with cleaner circuit design.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ... 11 year old nephew has had a lot of fun with this
*by L***N on January 17, 2018*

My 11 year old nephew has had a lot of fun with this! It's a very educational product.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-22*