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| Hard to tell, but they're watching it vibrate |
I've purchased many kits and finally decided this year that the extra expense wasn't worth it. I bought the components and it was less expensive, I think, and easier overall. If I was going to buy kits, I'd go with Brown Dog Gadgets, which are the simplest and least-expensive.
- 2 packs of four bristlebots from Brown Dog Gadgets (roughly $20 apiece)
- 20 button cell batteries ($7)
- 15 mini vibrating motors ($15)
- Toothbrushes (about $1 apiece at Walmart)
- Double-sided tape ("borrowed" from processing, to whom I now owe a roll of double-sided tape)
- Wiggly eyes, pipe cleaners, and glue dots (should have just used those to start with) from supplies
- Leftover pieces from the past years we've done brushbots
Resources and Display Titles
I did not put anything out.Promo:
Kids will have the opportunity to create a mini robot and learn some basic electronic skills along the way! Registration is required and space is limited, so if you are unable to attend please let the library know. There is no age restriction, but you must have the following skills to attend:
- Ability to work independently and wait patiently for assistance when needed.
- Can safely use required materials with minimal supervision (scissors, wire, batteries)
- Have the patience to work on a small, fiddly project
Reminder of the "tools vs toys" rule.
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