{"title":"Mechanical Systems and Control","description":"\u003cp\u003eMechanical Systems and Control kits for CAPS Technology, Grade 9. This is the hydraulics, pneumatics, levers and gear train content area, built around syringe powered mechanisms, pulleys and cranks that demonstrate force, motion and mechanical advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes the Jaws of Life, hydraulic crane and excavator arm builds set directly against the official syllabus PAT scenarios, plus pulley and gear component packs for mechanical advantage briefs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"electric-motor-circuit-school-project-kit","title":"Electric Motor Circuit School Project Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe point where an electrical project starts to move. 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Swap the battery leads over and the motor runs the other way, which is a useful thing to make a learner discover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToggle switch and 2 x AA battery case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnecting wire and assembly diagram guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's not included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel and backing board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SmartLabs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48672344047769,"sku":"6009703026557","price":43.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/3584\/1945\/files\/2a64ffaab6f2c6afc546f1fa2b786fdb.png?v=1787565131"},{"product_id":"jaws-of-life-school-project-kit","title":"Jaws of Life School Project Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe rescue tool that cuts a car open, built with syringes and tubing. 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Two pulleys halve the effort. This pack has the hardware for a crane pulley system that proves it, and a learner can feel the difference by lifting the same load through one wheel and then through two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is in the pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal pulley wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHook and lifting cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovers Mechanical Systems and Control in CAPS Technology, Grades 7 to 9. 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A braced tower on a base board, a winding drum with a crank at the bottom, string running up over the top of the tower, and a cage that rides up and down the middle of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn the handle and the cage comes up. 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