CircuitMess Wacky Robots Bundle
- Grades: 4+
- Number of Students: 1-5
- Number of Lessons: 5 robot builds
- Contact Hours: 5 (1 per robot)
- Additional Resources: Product Brochure, Build Guides/Lessons
PLEASE NOTE: This product requires a soldering kit to assemble. Soldering kit sold separately. Please see the CircuitMess Took Pack here.
Highlights:
Fun & Educational Soldering Practice Kits, No Experience Needed!
No soldering experience? No problem! These quirky robots are the perfect soldering practice kits that will help anyone with their first steps into the exciting world of STEM.
Throughout the assembly, you'll learn about important aspects of electronics such as LEDs, ohm's law, and resistance.
Have Fun with Your New Robot Buddies!
Once you build them, you'll see that Wacky Robots are a charming bunch.
They light. up, buzz, sparkle, and shine, so you can play with them and show them to your friends! CircuitMess has even included special Wacky Robots collectible cards in the set.
How Does It Work?
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You'll get 5 boxes with all of the necessary components
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Learn about electronics and practice your soldering skills
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Follow the step-by-step instructions for a fun and exciting build process
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Play with your Wacky Robots and explore their cool features
Meet the Robots
Meet Bob
- Beginner-friendly 16-piece kit
- Has 6 RGB LEDs that automatically change colors
- Coin cell battery is included
- You will learn about light emitting diodes (LEDs)
- Instructions included in the package
Meet Capacitron
- Beginner-friendly 12-piece kit
- Has 2 pushbuttons that will demonstrate capacitor charge and discharge
- Coin cell battery is included
- You will learn how capacitors work
- Instructions included in the package
Meet Marv
- Beginner-friendly 10-piece kit
- Has 2 blue LEDs and a pushbutton
- Coin cell battery is included
- You will learn the difference between a pushbutton and a switch
- Instructions included in the package
Meet Resistron
- Beginner-friendly 8-piece kit
- Has a variable resistor that dims the brightness of the LEDs
- Coin cell battery is included
- You will learn about resistance and ohm's law
- Instructions included in the package
Meet Mr. Bee
- Beginner-friendly 8-piece kit
- Vibrates and moves around
- Coin cell battery is included
- You will learn about intentionally unbalanced motors
- Instructions included in the package
Curriculum or Lesson Topics:
Easy-to-follow Instructions Are Included in the Box
- Follow the fun step-by-step build guide that includeds 100+ photos
- Learn how to solder in the most efficient and effective way
- Learn about the electronic components powering your Wacky Robots
You will learn about motors with Mr. Bee and capacitors with Capacitron.
Marv teaches about pushbuttons and switches, while Resistron introduces Ohm’s law and resistance.
Last but not least, Bob will show you how light-emitting diodes (LEDs) work. Disco fever can start!
What’s Included:
5 Wacky Robot builds, each with unique components and lessons.
Bob:
- Battery holder
- Switch
- 3V coin cell battery
- 3mm RGB LEDs with built-in color changing chips
- Resistors
- Circuit Board
- Collectible Trading Card
- Build Guide/Lessons
Capacitron:
- Pushbuttons
- Switch
- Battery holder
- 1000uF capacitors
- Circuit board
- 3V coin cell battery
- 5mm red LEDs
- Resistors
- Collectible Trading Card
- Build Guide/Lessons
Marv:
- 3V coin cell battery
- Switch
- Pushbuttons
- Battery holder
- Resistors
- Circuit Board
- 5mm blue LEDs
- Collectible Trading Card
- Build Guide/Lessons
Resistron:
- 3mm red LEDs
- Battery holder
- Variable resistor
- Resistors
- Circuit board
- 3v coin cell battery
- Collectible Trading Card
- Build Guide/Lessons
Mr. Bee:
- Battery holder
- Vibration motor
- Resistors
- Circuit board
- Switch
- 3V coin cell battery
- Collectible Trading Card
- Build Guide/Lessons
PLEASE NOTE: This product requires a soldering kit to assemble. Soldering kit is NOT included.
Additional Information and Resources:
Special Notes and Considerations:
⚠WARNING:
CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
PLEASE NOTE: This product requires a soldering kit to assemble. Soldering kit sold separately. Please see the CircuitMess Took Pack here.
PLEASE NOTE: This product is intended for users age 9+. Make sure to have an adult present to help with the assembly process. It's okay to ask for help!