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Siemens-Baukasten
and
Siemens-Electro-Bouwdoos

Siemens-Baukasten was a system for electrical experiments. It was made in Germany by Siemens in around 1933.

It was also sold in the Netherlands under the name Siemens-Electro-Bouwdoos. Not sure if it was made in the Netherlands or imported from Germany.


Manufacturer / Distributor

Siemens, Germany


Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for SIEMENS (Ref:SMN)

Maker
 
System Type
Electrical/science
Country
Germany
Dates
1933
Material
Steel / Wood
Thread
 
Boss Type
 
Boss Thread
 
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
 
No. of Parts in System
78 (approximately)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
50.0 (see comment *1)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
 
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
 
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
 
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts:
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
 
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
Bolt diameter (mm)
 

Comments
Electrical parts to make Bell, Motor, etc, mounted on wooden Base Board. *1 Not sure what part(s) this applies to.

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Photos of a Siemens-Baukasten set 1a
(Added 26/05/2022)

Photos of Siemens-Electro-Bouwdoos sets 1, 1a and 1b
(Added 28/04/2025)