Magnetic Compass Builder Kit — Build a Real Electromagnet in 1 Hour

Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.

With just a nail, some copper wire, and a battery, your child will build a real electromagnet—the same science behind MRI machines and electric motors. After winding the coil and pressing the button, they’ll test its strength by picking up paperclips, discovering how electricity creates magnetism right before their eyes. This beginner-friendly kit turns an abstract concept into a tangible, exciting first electronics project that fits perfectly into a weekend STEM activity or a Class 1–3 science lesson.

What You'll Build

A working electromagnet that can pick up paperclips on command. Kids will wind their own coil around a large iron nail, connect a simple battery circuit with a push button, and see the immediate magnetic pull. They can experiment by changing the number of wire turns or the nail size to observe how it affects the lifting power. It’s an instant, hands-on reward that keeps young learners engaged.

What You'll Learn

• How electric current flowing through a coil produces a magnetic field
• The relationship between the number of wire turns and magnetic strength
• How a push button acts as a switch to control the circuit
• Basic circuit connections: battery, switch, and load (the coil)

Kit Contents

Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately

Who This Kit Is For

This kit is perfect for curious young minds in early primary school (Class 1–3) who love hands-on science. It’s ideal for ATL Tinkering Labs introducing basic electromagnetism, CBSE Class 2–3 activity-based learning, and parents looking for a screen-free weekend project. Home educators and science hobby clubs across India use it to make electricity and magnetism tangible for the youngest makers.

Built and Backed by Compoden

Every Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project — accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.