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Kitronik Vibrobug Kit plus soldering starter kit
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Kitronik Vibrobug Kit plus wire strippers and wire cutters
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Description
This Vibrobug is supplied in kit form and requires a small amount of soldering as well as some mechanical assembly.
A coin cell powers a small off centre motor which vibrates the whole body of the bug and causes it to move around a table.
The kit is available in two colours, red and black, and is easy to solder making it an ideal project for those new to soldering.
Note:
- This kit requires soldering.
- This kit requires assembly.
- This is not a toy.
Features:
- A Vibrobug Kit in either red or black.
Contents:
- A pre-cut piece of Perspex containing the bug parts.
- A miniature 3V vibrating motor.
- A coin cell power board kit.
- A set of fixings (4 nuts & bolts).
- A coin cell.
Requires:
- 1 x CR2032 Coin Cell Battery (Included).
- Soldering Iron.
- Solder.
- Wire Cutters.
- Wire Strippers.
Note:
- This kit requires soldering.
- This kit requires assembly.
- This is not a toy.
Free samples:
Teachers can order a sample of this kit (one per school) request a sample kit.
You will need to select the kit from a list of all the sample kits; the stock code for this kit is 2150.
Note: this service is only offered to schools for evaluation purposes only.
Buy British:
This product is designed and manufactured in the UK by Kitronik.
Caution:
Coin cells should be kept out of the reach of small children as they are very dangerous if swallowed, when immediate medical intervention is required.
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Click here to download the essential information.
- The cutting data files can be downloaded here.
- Please note if using 2D Design the .dxf file can be opened by using File -> Import.
- The Vibrobug cutting data files are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non-commercial-Share Alike 3.0 Unported License.
Same Day Dispatch
- Orders placed online before 3:00pm Monday - Friday (excluding public holidays and our Christmas shutdown period) are always dispatched the same day provided the goods are in stock. If the goods are not in stock we will endeavour to contact you as soon as possible to discuss a dispatch date.
UK Deliveries
- If you live on the UK mainland and don't have any large materials or lithium batteries in your order it will cost £3.95 (£4.74 including VAT) if you spend less than £40 (£48 including VAT).
- If you spend between £40 and £200 (£48 - £240.00 including VAT, excluding large materials or lithium batteries) delivery is free to most locations, £12 (£14.40 including VAT, excluding large materials or lithium batteries) to Northern Ireland and £15 (£18.00 including VAT, excluding large materials or lithium batteries) to UK remote locations. For a list of postcodes that will be charged the remote location rate: remote area list.
- If you spend over £200 (£240.00 including VAT, excluding large materials or lithium batteries) delivery is free within the UK.
Rest of the world
- These orders are sent via UPS, and the cost is dependant on the service you choose at checkout. Alternatively you can choose the free collection option and have your own courier collect it from us. International orders can only be shipped to the registered card address. Please note: International orders may be charged import duty dependant on local import laws and duty rates. These charges are usually billed to you directly from UPS.
- Delivery times vary for international orders depending on the service selected and the destination. You can see the delivery time and cost at the shipping stage, or by using the shipping estimator from within the shipping basket.
Collection
- If you would like to collect your order, or use your own courier then there is an option you can select during checkout. We do not charge a packaging or handling fee for this service, and you will receive an email when your order has been processed, you can collect half an hour after receipt of this email.
Further Information
- For information about all of the delivery options we offer see full delivery details.
Mr Cluney (@cluneyd) has been working with his year 8 students in Solidworks to customise our Vibrobug design.
Mr Cluney (@cluneyd) has been working with his year 8 students in Solidworks to customise our Vibrobug design.
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Q:
Do you sell the PC alone?
A:
Hi Jon,
If you mean the PCB it can be found here http://www.kitronik.co.uk/index.php?cID=1253
If you mean the PCB it can be found here http://www.kitronik.co.uk/index.php?cID=1253
Answered by: Aaron Sturman
23-May-14
Q:
This is such a great project and we plan to use it next year for our year 8's. I'm having problems importing the DXF into 2 D design tools as it only shows the base and motor holder and not the legs. Are you able to supply a 2D design file? many thanks adrian
Asked by: adrian cottle
A:
Glad you like it! Are you opening the .dxf by clicking file then import?
Answered by: Aaron Sturman
26-Jun-13
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