MadLab Electronic Kits

The complete range of MadLab kits is available by mail order for you to build at home. You can print out an order form.

The range is divided into beginners kits which are suitable for people with only a little practice at soldering, medium kits which require a higher level of soldering skill for people who are more experienced, and advanced kits for expert constructors.

Every MadLab kit includes a professionally-manufactured printed circuit board, quality components, and full assembly instructions.

To build a MadLab kit you will need some basic tools. You'll need a soldering iron with a fine tip, some solder, a pair of wire cutters, and most importantly some safety goggles. You might also find if useful to have a solder sucker. This is indispensible if you make a mistake and need to unsolder a component.

Rapid Electronics is a good source for the equipment you will need.

Kits require a PP3 battery or AA cells except where indicated otherwise.

Step-by-step guide to kit construction, soldering, and troubleshooting.

Schematics (circuits) and construction sheets for all the kits.

Source code for kits that use Microchip PIC microcontrollers.

Flashing Lights - funky flashing red and green lights on a circuit board that looks like a face		Lie Detector - catch your friends out if they're lying by measuring how sweaty they are
Wonky Wire - you need a steady hand to beat this old time fave game		Bagpipes - this electronic version "sounds just as bad as the real thing"
Decisions Decisions - makes all your important decisions for you		Stop Thief! - guard your possesions with this light-activated alarm
Madlabracadabra - you can perform a simple magic trick		The Electric Telegraph - practise Morse Code then send messages
1-2-3 - a simple game of logic in which you play against the machine		Robotto-san (Mr. Robot) - a cute little badge with flashing eyes
My Little Alien - an alien with a head that lights up		Mr. Dog (Inu-chan) - a cute little dog with a flashing collar
Rudolph - flashing red nose and pipe cleaner antlers

Amoeboid - a cute little space alien that blinks and flashes		Reactometer - a simple reaction tester that lights up
SuperSpy - spy on your friends and neighbours with this 'bugging' device		Strengthometer - test your strength against the Strengthometer
Mad Music Machine - a tune-playing micro synthesiser		Razzle Dazzler - jewellery with a difference, it's electronic
Catch Me If You Can - win the money if you're fast enough		The Time Machine - a talking alarm clock with the sound of a chicken
The IR-ritator - a remote control jammer to annoy TV watchers		Pocket Disco - a 'light organ' that turns sound into colours
Micro Marquee - a badge that displays a scrolling message		Dawn Chorus - gently wake to the sweet sound of bird song
Lottomania - could win you a fortune in the lottery		Whack-a-Mole - test your memory and the speed of your reactions
Junior Theremin - a musical instrument you play without touching		Psi-Q Tester - test your psychic ability and measure your 'psi-q' factor
The Enigma Machine - a simulation of the cipher machine used during WWII		Insectoid - an electronic life form that chirrups and twitches its antennae
SpaceFlag - programmable communication by light		SpyCatcher - burglars beware! a sophisticated alarm system
Pong - a version of the classic video game		Miniscope - a miniature oscilloscope that connects to your television
Fridge Face - a kitchen gadget with a personality		Sonar Explorer - a personal sonar for navigating in the dark
Sharpshooter - an infra-red target shooting game		You've got mice - a mice simulator for playing practical jokes
Manic Mouse - your victim will think their computer mouse is possessed		The Wee Beastie - a robot that bounces around on its spring legs
Mr. Baird's... - inspired by Logie Baird's original television		E-Lock - a mobile-phone activated combination lock
Funky Guitar - a synthesiser in the shape of a guitar		Buglet - an electronic insect that communicates using sound and light
Mine Sweeper - a metal detector that detects objects within a few cms		Wind Generator - rotational energy is converted into electrical energy
Atom Heart - a ring of LEDs that pulse with blue light		Laughing Baby - tickle its nose and it laughs
We Come In Peace! - a little alien visitor in their spaceship

PICworks1 - control board suitable for small robotics & animatronics projects		PICworks2 - a versatile dc/servo/stepper motor control board
Frequency Meter - a useful addition to your toolbox		Rocket Launcher - reliable launches for amateur rocket enthusiasts
PICLAB - a low-cost combined PIC programmer/tester board		MADBOT - a programmable robot with infra-red obstacle detection
R.O.V. - a remotely-operated submersible vehicle		Bleep-o-tron - a programmable digital synthesiser with MIDI
Funky Drummer - a programmable drum machine with 40 drum sounds		Noise-X - a synthesiser for making sci-fi sound effects
It's a Puzzle - a collection of reaction and memory games and puzzles		Perplexity - a puzzle game of lights and switches
Windy Joules - alternative energy kit that logs light levels and wind speeds		JellyBean - a low-cost USB-based prototyping board for projects
CLOK - a novel clock that uses coloured electromechanical flip-dots

PP3 battery		AA cell		AAA cell		CR2032 coin cell		CR2016 coin cell