Wooden Metal Detector STEM Kit
Build a working wooden metal detector that beeps when it finds hidden metal.
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About this kit
Kids assemble a laser-cut wooden metal detector around a real copper induction coil. When metal comes within range it sounds a beep-beep alarm, and a slide switch adjusts sensitivity.
Decorate it with the included stickers, then go treasure hunting: coins in the sandbox, keys under a rug.
What kids learn
- How a coil and magnetic field detect metal
- Basic circuit assembly
- Using tools to build a device
In the box
- Laser-cut wooden pieces
- Copper wire induction coil
- Circuit board with buzzer and LED
- 9V battery snap
- Compass
- Screws and screwdriver
- Decorative sticker sheet
Details
| Item no. | TXSC-001 |
|---|---|
| Ages | 8+ |
| Finished size | About 23 × 9 cm |
| Box size | 22.5 × 16.5 × 6 cm |
| Batteries | 1 × 9V, not included |
| Topic | Electronics |
Built for The Alchemy Method™
Every AKL kit is gender-neutral, finishes in under two hours, and is chosen for kids ages 5 to 12. It's the same hands-on learning we run in our after-school program.
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