Sep 23, 2025
Has someone done this yet?
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Has someone done this yet?
All arms this one! Well and fingers too…
I think there’s a gathering army…scared I am…
A couple of the “big boys”. The fellow on the right is tired of waiting on repairs and is attempting to do it himself; I think that how he came to be built in the first place!
Three Great Tech Toys for Kids (Ages 7-12+)
1. Moss
"With MOSS there is no need wiring your construction. The power and data are sent through an elegant single button contact, while the ground passes through the steel spheres."
Educational Guide Quality: Excellent
Price: Very Expensive
Playtime score*: 4/5
Expandability Potential: Good
Current # of modules**: 18
Programmable: Yes
Arduino compatible: No**
How it works: http://www.modrobotics.com/moss/moss-getting-started/
Learn more: http://www.modrobotics.com/
2. Little Bits
"littleBits is the easiest way to learn with electronics. It's an ever-growing library of electronic modules that snap together with magnets so you can invent anything!"
Educational Guide Quality: Excellent
Price: Very Expensive
Playtime score*: 4/5
Expandability Potential: High
Current # of modules**: 60+
Programmable: Yes
Arduino compatible: Yes
How it works: http://littlebits.cc/intro
Learn more: https://littlebits.cc
3. Tinkerbots
"TinkerBots is a toy building set with easy-to-add robotics that make it possible for young children (and adults, too) to create an endless number of toy robots simply by snapping together TinkerBots’ patented “Power Brain,” kinetic modules and passive pieces, and even LEGO bricks. No wiring or programming required. TinkerBots is like “living LEGOs."
Educational Guide Quality: Very Low**
Price: Very Expensive
Playtime score*: 3/5
Expandability Potential: Good
Current # of modules**: 19+
Programmable: Yes
Arduino compatible: Yes
How it works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeLEUVqQk_w
Learn more: https://tinkerbots.net
*based on estimated # of enjoyable hours with the system
**as of dec 2014
Disclaimer: subjective ratings here are based on author's opinion only.
The Tinkerbot theme in Shantae is wow.
Although I've not played it, i think it might be something worth playing
Some nights get cold, but determination keeps me warm.