Der Kleine Elektro-Ingenieur Construction Sets
and
Elektro Construction Sets

Der Kleine Elektro-Ingenieur and Elektro were both constructional systems for making experimental electrical and science models. As they both contain many of the same parts they are being dealt with together. They were both made in East Germany in the 1950s. Elektro is thought to be earlier and was extant to at least the the second half of 1958. Der Kleine Elektro-Ingenieur probably followed in around 1959/60

Elektro

Manufacturer / Distributor

E.G.B. (Elektro-Gerate-Bau) Ltd., Leipzig, GDR (East Germany)

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Pages from the 'Other Systems Newsletter' which contain information on this system are shown below. They can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here

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Below there are manuals/leaflets which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.

A promotional leaflet for the EGB Elektro set.
(Added 10/08/22)

The instruction manual for the EGB Elektro set.
(Added 10/08/22)

The envelope and associated letter from EGB to someone in New Zealand and the label of a subsequent package in 1958.
(Added 10/08/22)

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Der Kleine Elektro-Ingenieur

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Manufacturer / Distributor

Deutche Post, Fernmeldeamt, Leipzig, East Germany

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Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for DER KLEINE ELEKTRO-INGENIEUR (Ref:DKE)

Maker
 

System Type
Electrical/science

Country
Former East Germany

Dates
circa 1959

Material
Aluminium (Alloy) / Plastic

Thread
 

Boss Type
no boss

Boss Thread
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Diametrical Pitch of Gears
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No. of Parts in System
52

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
10.0

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.0

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
 

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
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Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: tapered cheese (slotted)

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
 

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
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Bolt diameter (mm)
 

Comments
Made by Deutsche Post. Probably followed ELEKTRO, many parts shown as identical. Also same or similar to the probably later PIKO.

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The MCS document for this system is shown below. It can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here

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Pages from the 'Other Systems Newsletter' which contain information on this system are shown below. They can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here

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There are currently no manuals, leaflets or photos etc. available for downloading. If you can supply any, please get in contact with me.

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