In stock★ Bestseller · 1,000+ soldMR CIRCUIT DELUXE LAB 1 – "Basic Electronics" - For STEM & CTE Students & MAKERS | Made in USA - (#1101-LAB)
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MR CIRCUIT DELUXE LAB 1 – "Basic Electronics" - For STEM & CTE Students & MAKERS | Made in USA - (#1101-LAB)

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* * * For FUTURE ENGINEERS AND TECHNICIANS * * * This ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM was created especially for STEM and CTE students 12 years and older. ----- This Beginner Hands-On experiments are for STEM & CTE students and MAKERS. 30 guided lessons and circuits. No soldering. Reusable year after year.

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Per reusable lab kit. POs accepted for schools.
  • 30 structured lessons
  • No soldering
  • Reusable classroom kit
  • 9-volt powered
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Meet the Lab

The kit that started it all — 1,000+ classrooms and counting.

Lab 1 is the front door into electronics for students from middle school through college. It's the lab teachers start with, and the one students remember.

01

Build 30 real circuits — from LED blinkers to sirens.

Every experiment is a working circuit. Students wire resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, and ICs on an industry-standard solderless breadboard. No mystery — just electrons you can see.

  • Burglar alarm, night light, power supply, metronome
  • 555 timer oscillators, audio generator, police siren
  • Moisture detector, pest repeller, code oscillator
Build 30 real circuits — from LED blinkers to sirens.
30 working circuits
02

Learn the 11 most-used electronic components — by using them.

Students learn what each component actually does by plugging it into a real circuit and watching what happens.

  • Resistors, capacitors, diodes, potentiometers, photocells
  • NPN & PNP transistors, SCRs, 555 timer IC, speakers
  • Read resistor color codes, troubleshoot builds, fix mistakes
30 working circuits
03

Printed manual + online lessons + quizzes + a game.

Every kit ships with a printed, fully-illustrated lesson book. Every student also gets free access to MrCircuitTech.com — online labs, quizzes, certificates, and the Ohm's Law game.

  • Printed 34-lesson manual, written by Gary Gibson
  • Online video presentations and written assessments
  • Quiz bank, printable certificates, Ohm's Law game
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Printed manual + online lessons + quizzes + a game.
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34 lessons · Table of contents

Every lesson your students will build.

The full sequence — ordered so every skill stacks on the one before.

  1. 01How a Resistor works
  2. 02How a Potentiometer works
  3. 03How a Photocell works
  4. 04How a Capacitor works
  5. 05How a Speaker works
  6. 06How a Diode works
  7. 07How an SCR works
  8. 08How an NPN Transistor works
  9. 09How a PNP Transistor works
  10. 10How a 2-Transistor Oscillator works
  11. 11How a 555 Timer IC works
  12. 12Build a Burglar Alarm
  13. 13Build an Automatic Night Light
  14. 14Build a DC-to-DC Power Supply
  15. 15Build an Electronic Metronome
  1. 16Build an Electronic Motorcycle
  2. 17Build a Railroad Lights circuit
  3. 18Build a Variable Speed Lights circuit
  4. 19Build a Continuity Tester
  5. 20Build an Audio Generator
  6. 21Build an Electronic Police Siren
  7. 22Build a Wake-Up Alarm
  8. 23Build a Variable Timer
  9. 24Build a Moisture Detector
  10. 25Build a Code Oscillator
  11. 26Build an Electronic Siren (advanced)
  12. 27Build an English Police Siren
  13. 28Build an Electronic Canary
  14. 29Build a Space Machine Gun
  15. 30Build an Ultrasonic Pest Repeller

Learning outcomes

What students can do at the end of this lab.

  • Draw an atom and label each element.
  • Describe electron flow in a simple circuit.
  • Draw a simple circuit schematic and identify the elements required for current to flow.
  • Draw and identify basic electronics symbols.
  • Read the resistor color code and determine the value of any resistor.
  • Construct circuits on a solderless breadboard.
  • Correctly read ceramic disc and electrolytic capacitor values.
  • Select the correct components and build an electronic circuit.
  • Build a basic circuit using a potentiometer.
  • Use a photocell in an electronic circuit.
  • Construct a circuit from a schematic diagram.
  • Know when and how to use a capacitor.
  • Use a 555 Timer IC to build an oscillator.
  • Troubleshoot electronic circuits against their schematic.
  • Name the 11 most common electronic components and their functions.

What's in the box

Everything one student needs to build 30 circuits.

Ships complete — no extra shopping lists, no mystery parts. Reusable year after year.

  • 01
    Printed lesson manual34 illustrated lessons & experiments
  • 02
    Solderless breadboardIndustry-standard, reusable
  • 03
    11 core componentsResistors, caps, diodes, transistors, 555
  • 04
    Jumper wires & clipsPre-stripped, color-coded
  • 05
    Speaker & photocellFor sound & light-sensing circuits
  • 06
    9-volt battery clipSafe, low-voltage power
  • 07
    MrCircuitTech.com accessOnline lessons · quizzes · game · certs
  • 08
    Human email supportFrom the team in California
MR CIRCUIT DELUXE LAB 1 – "Basic Electronics" - For STEM & CTE Students & MAKERS | Made in USA - (#1101-LAB)
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For schools & districts

Order one kit — or outfit the whole classroom.

Mr Circuit is used by public schools, STEM academies, CTE programs, and youth nonprofits across the country. Purchase orders are welcomed. Quotes turn around in 24 hours.

  • ✓ Purchase orders accepted
  • ✓ Formal quotes in 24 hours
  • ✓ Evaluation units available
  • ✓ MC1-SET outfits a class of 30
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Classroom using the lab

"Mr Circuit is the cleanest way into electronics I've ever used in the classroom."

— Career & Technical Ed. teacher · AZ

Frequently asked

Answers for teachers, parents, and makers.

What grade levels is this lab for?

Mr Circuit labs work well for grades 6 through college. Middle schoolers use them as a first introduction to circuits. High school CTE and career-tech programs use them as the foundation for HVAC, automotive, robotics, and engineering pathways.

Does this lab require soldering or any power tools?

No. Every circuit is built on a solderless breadboard using pre-stripped jumper wires. The only power source is a 9-volt battery. Safe for classrooms, safe for students, and fully reusable.

How long does each lesson take?

Most lessons fit inside a standard 45–55 minute class period. The first few lessons are shorter (component introductions), and the later circuit builds may span two periods depending on pacing.

Can I order with a school purchase order?

Yes — public schools, districts, and nonprofits can order using a purchase order. Email us and we'll send a W-9 and a formal quote (usually the same day).

Is the lab reusable for next year's class?

Yes — that's the whole point. Components go back in the tray, and the lab resets for the next student. Replacement parts are available individually if something gets lost.

What's the difference between this lab and MC1-SET?

This lab is a single kit — one student, one breadboard. MC1-SET is the classroom bundle with 32 reusable experiment kits and full digital platform access. Most teachers ordering for a full class go straight to MC1-SET.

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Your students will thank you.

Ships same business day from San Luis Obispo, California. Credit/debit or school purchase orders welcome.

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— Gary Gibson, author & educator