Elab Volume 1
The ultimate hands-on, solderless STEM kit for ages 10–14—zero experience required! Build 30+ safe 9V experiments, unlock 80+ components, and construct your very own working robot.
The illustrated manual is available in English and Italian.
Overview
ELAB – Electronics Lab Volume 1 is a hands-on, step-by-step electronics kit for ages 10–14: learn the fundamentals of electricity and circuits by building real projects on a breadboard. No prior knowledge is required — the illustrated manual guides you through 14 chapters and more than 30 experiments, from lighting your first LED to building your first robot. Born in real classrooms and tested with teachers and students for over two years, ELAB works equally well at school, at home, and for self-learning.
The illustrated manual is available in English and Italian.
Electronics in young hands. Without complications.
ELAB – Electronics Lab is an educational kit designed specifically for middle-school students (ages 10–14). It is not a generic electronics kit adapted for education: it was inside the school, developed side by side with teachers and students through more than two years of real classroom testing.
Volume 1 covers the fundamentals of electricity and breadboard circuits. Starting from the history of electronics and the basic electrical quantities, each chapter guides the learner through a progressive path where theory immediately turns into practice: understand a component, then build with it. The journey ends with a final project — assembling a working robot that combines LEDs, potentiometers, and a magnetic sensor.
A structured learning path
The illustrated manual contains 14 chapters, each building on the skills learned in the previous one:
- The History of Electronics: A Journey Through Time
- Electrical Quantities and Ohm's Law
- What Is a Resistor?
- What Is a Breadboard?
- What Are Batteries?
- What Is an LED?
- What Is an RGB LED?
- What Is a Pushbutton?
- What Is a Potentiometer?
- What Is a Photoresistor?
- What Is a Buzzer?
- The Magnetic Switch
- Conductive Dough: Creative Circuits
- Let's Build Our First Robot!
Concepts like voltage, current, and resistance are explained with clear language, everyday analogies (such as the water analogy for Ohm's Law), and detailed step-by-step illustrations designed for young learners.
For students, families, and teachers
- Young learners (10–14): discover how the technology you use every day actually works. No previous experience needed — everything is explained from scratch, and each experiment can be completed independently.
- Parents and families: a screen-free, hands-on educational activity to share together, and a meaningful gift that builds real skills: critical thinking, problem-solving, and the scientific method.
- Teachers and schools: a ready-to-use learning path with lessons that fit standard 45–60 minute class periods. No advanced technical background is required to teach with ELAB. In classroom settings, one kit is recommended for every 3–4 students.
Safe by design
All activities run on low voltage (9V), no soldering is ever required, and the kit is CE marked. Every experiment is designed to be safe, repeatable, and suitable for independent use by students, with adult supervision recommended for younger learners.
Supported by software
The kit is complemented by ELAB's support platform, including an AI assistant, a circuit-drawing engine, and real-time help for both teachers and students.
Part of a complete program
Volume 1 is the first step of a three-volume path: Volume 2 explores components and measurements in more depth (transistors, capacitors, motors), and Volume 3 introduces programming with microcontrollers. Each volume is self-contained but designed to build into a complete, progressive electronics curriculum.
What's in the box
Over 80 electronic components — everything needed to complete all 14 chapters of experiments:
- 1x Breadboard, 830 tie points
- Jumper wires in assorted lengths
- 1x 9V battery clip with header
- >60x 4-band resistors (10 each: 100 Ω, 220 Ω, 330 Ω, 470 Ω, 1 kΩ, 10 kΩ)
- 25x colored LEDs (5 each: blue, red, green, yellow, white)
- 5x RGB LEDs (common cathode)
- 5x Pushbuttons
- 3x Trimmers / potentiometers 10 kΩ with shaft
- 3x Photoresistors 10 kΩ
- 1x Buzzer
- 1x Magnetic (reed) switch + 1x magnet
- 1x ELAB Robot (final project)
- 1x Illustrated manual, 112 pages, 14 chapters with guided step-by-step experiments
Note: the 9V battery is not included for shipping safety reasons; it is easily available in any supermarket or electronics store.
Conformities
Resources for Safety and Products
Manufacturer Information
The production information includes the address and related details of the product manufacturer.
Omaric Elettronica S.R.L.
Via Kennedy 28,
10019 Strambino TO, Italy
Responsible Person in the EU
An EU-based economic operator who ensures the product's compliance with the required regulations.
Omaric Elettronica S.R.L.
Via Kennedy 28,
10019 Strambino TO, Italy
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FAQs
What age is this kit recommended for?
ELAB Volume 1 is designed for ages 10 to 14 (middle school). The manual uses clear, accessible language with analogies and illustrations created specifically for this age group. It is also suitable for adult beginners who want a friendly introduction to electronics.
Is any prior experience in electronics required?
Not at all. The kit starts from zero and guides the learner step by step. Non-specialist teachers and parents can use it confidently thanks to the structured manual and the support software.
How is the kit structured?
The kit is organized into 14 chapters combining theory and hands-on practice, for a total of more than 30 guided experiments. The path is progressive: it begins with the history of electronics and the fundamental electrical quantities, introduces one component at a time (resistors, LEDs, pushbuttons, potentiometers, sensors), and culminates in a final project — building a working robot.
Is it safe for children?
Yes. The kit is CE marked and all activities run on low voltage (9V). No soldering is required. Adult supervision is recommended for younger children.
Is the battery included?
The kit includes a 9V battery clip with header. The 9V battery itself is not included for shipping safety reasons, but it can be found in any supermarket or electronics store.
Can it be used in the classroom? How many kits per class?
Absolutely — ELAB was created in and for the classroom. The recommended setup is one kit for every 3–4 students. Lessons are designed to fit standard 45–60 minute class periods, and no advanced technical skills are required to teach with the kit.
What language is the manual in?
The illustrated manual is available in English and Italian. Please select your preferred edition when ordering.
Are there more volumes after Volume 1?
Yes. ELAB is a three-volume program: Volume 2 explores components and measurements in more depth (transistors, capacitors, motors), and Volume 3 introduces programming with microcontrollers. Each volume is self-contained but designed as part of a progressive three-year learning path.
What software or devices are required?
None are required to complete the experiments — Volume 1 is fully hands-on and screen-free. The optional ELAB online platform (AI assistant, circuit-drawing engine, real-time help) can be accessed from any modern browser.