What’s micro:bit? micro:bit is a little ARM programmable microprocessor (that’s like a limited computer) with various sensor (light, temperature, acceloremeter, compass), 25 programamable leds, radio and bluetooth, pins for external connections, two programmable buttons and USB. These specs are compressed in a little 4,2 cm x 5,1 cm (1,65 in x 2 in) board with circuits […]
Between 10 and 15 years old, they might ask for their first Lego Mindstorms Robot Inventor, mBot, any building robotic kit and more advanced robotics challenges. They should try Arduino, code with Python, Swift playgrounds and other non-graphical programming languages. Let's work together: tweens and teens collaborating and beating friends to create spectacular robots.
This is the moment when the robotics knowledge of many children surpasses parents. So, you better be informed about the latest trends and the best robotics kits to be a successful gift giver.
4 alternatives to Makey Makey
Makey Makey is the coolest electronic gadget to play a piano with bananas. Here you will discover 4 substitutes to Makey Makey. Cheaper or with additional capabilities.
Say Hello to Makey Makey – A creative, educational and fun STEAM kit
Makey Makey is a creator kit for children; just turn everyday objects into touchpads. Recommended age: 8 to infinity. – Playing a piano with potatoes? Makey Makey. – Playing drums with bananas? Makey Makey. With Makey Makey you and your children can explore, experiment, create and play. First set up just take seconds (really, no joking) […]
FAQ Arduino Starter Kits for kids and adults
Arduino is a great robotics and electronics introduction for kids 10 years and up. Arduino is a great platform to experience and create your own hardware without prior programming or electronics knowledge. All Starter Arduino kits include the board and the components to create lots of projects. It’s amazing to teach kids basic circuits and […]
Arduino UNO Buying Guide: Best Arduino Kits for Kids
Discover the best Arduino UNO board for beginners, the best way to start with small projects with your kids (or just for you). There are lots of options!! Yes, we know, it’s difficult to choose one. There are different Arduino UNO kits based on the manufacturers and number of components. Arduino UNO Boards are perfect […]
Kano Kits – Build, code and play your Computer and Gadgets
Kano is a computing company that revolutionized the market with a computer that anyone can make, they created do-it-yourself computers kits for kids easy to build. Its founder, Alex Klein, encourages children to research, build and program their own computer. “Our kits and software give all ages, all over the world, the power to create technology, […]
Lego robotics kit Boost review – learn programming and have fun
Lego Boost review – FAQ and all you need about Lego Boost 17101, a Lego robotics set that brings blocks to life. A endless fun and programming robot kit for kids.
Awesome STEAM Toys for Kids: Art & Creativity
STEAM Art toys for kids are designed to develop imagination and creativity on a variety of materials. Art toys are more than a tool to keep your child busy for a few hours. Arts offer a chance for all STEM fields to work cooperatively. In this list we focus on amazing STEM toys for kids to bring […]
Best Lego Robotics Kits (from Mindstorms to Lego Boost)
Who doesn’t love robots? Which is the best Lego programming kit? Which Lego robot do you recommend for my kid? Many children play with Lego and parents always want to hit the perfect set. The best Lego robot for your kid depends on: Do you want a Lego coding robot or not? If you are […]
Cozmo by Anki, cute and educational robot
Cozmo is a small robot that looks like something from the movie Wall-E. It is no coincidence that one of the main animators of its LEDs face is Pixar ex-worker, Carlos Baena (who did work on Wall-E). With this tidbit you can have an idea of all that Anki, the creators, have invested in the […]
