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Teach Tech SolarBot.14, Transforming Solar Robot Kit, STEM Learning Toys for Kids 10+
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Brand | Elenco |
Theme | Science |
Age Range (Description) | Kid |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 12.5 x 7.5 x 3.25 inches |
Item Weight | 0.01 Ounces |
About this item
- BUILD WORKING ROBOTS: Teach your kids mechanical engineering in a way they can't resist! Designed for kids 10+, this kit will guide your learner through the process of building real, working robots - taught in a way that they'll understand!
- POWERED BY THE SUN: Use the power of the sun to harness and control the Solar Bot! Your kid engineers will have an endless amount of fun building, rebuilding, and learning about solar power - no batteries required
- 14 DESIGNS IN 1 KIT: This robotics kit can build 14 different robots powering all day fun! The models are divided into two building levels. Level one for beginner and Level two for advanced learners.
- NOT JUST ROBOTICS: With our Teach Tech Kits, the learning doesn't just stop at robotics. Teach Tech instructions are specifically designed to develop problem solving skills, analytical thinking and curiosity in young minds
- HANDS ON LEARNING FUN: Teach Tech products focus on STEM activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) to teach and encourage kids in their educational development, all while having fun!
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 12.5 x 7.5 x 3.25 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.01 ounces |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
ASIN | B07NVCYM1Y |
Item model number | TTG-615 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 10 years and up |
Best Sellers Rank | #76,294 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #840 in Educational Science Kits |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Release date | May 20, 2019 |
Manufacturer | Elenco Electronics LLC |
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"The SolarBot.14 is a unique bot that can be built and rebuilt into 14 different robots. The detailed instructions take you through each step. Your SolarBot.14 kit contains unique components and parts to build robots that operate on land water. With the included photovoltaic cell, these solar toys are completely solar-powered. No batteries required! Models are divided into two skill levels; Level One includes: Tortoise BOT, Bug BOT, Four BOT, Paddle BOT, Walker-BOT, K9BOT, and Big Wheeler BOT. Level Two contains more challenging builds: Tumbler BOAT, Car BOAT, Slinker BOAT, Surface BOAT, Monster BOAT, Crabby BOAT and Rowing BOAT. Elenco Teach products are based on STEM activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) to teach and encourage kids in their development, all while having fun! All Teach Tech Green-Energy robots are powered by either water, wind, or sun, so there are no batteries required. Perfect for future engineers ages 10+."
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Minimum Age | 10+ | 10+ | 8+ | 10+ | 13+ |
Parts Included | 234 | 114 | 177 | 2434 | 233 |
Batteries Required | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | No | No |
Built-It-Yourself | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Finished Size L/W/H (inches) | 7 x 4 x 9 | 5 x 5 x 6 | 7 x 4 x 6 | 6 x 3.5 x 4.5 | 16 x 9 x 8 |
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Customers like the difficulty level of the toy, saying it provides real educational and entertainment value. They also say it's a fun project and stimulating for the young mind. However, some customers have reported issues with the size and performance of the product. They say the parts are very small and require a careful eye for detail. Customers also disagree on quality, and ease of assembly.
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Customers find the difficulty level of the toy to be great, providing real educational and entertainment value. They also say it's a fun project that stimulates the young mind and provides a great opportunity to spend time with the grandson. Customers also say the tow is a lot of fun and teaches your child a bit.
"...It's a great way to have fun with your kid while introducing important concepts. I highly recommend it." Read more
"...This is a wonderful teaching and learning experience...." Read more
"...It's a good bonding and learning toy. I'm getting more of these for my guys." Read more
"...body prior to getting into any of the individual projects, but a great way to learn...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the toy. Some mention that it's nice, awesome, and a great STEM toy, while others say that it was cheaply made, fragile, and rough.
"...Also, the water-based robots are not very good -- the plastic is not very friendly to work with...." Read more
"...Now, this thing is cool, i mean 14 different robots. Just don't expect an 8 year old to put it together...." Read more
"...A lot of the builds are fragile with the pieces barely hanging on...." Read more
"Bought this for my 8 yr old daughter. She thinks it's really cool and good for us to do together. Some of the robot kits have complex gear systems...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the toy. Some mention it's fun to assemble, with easy-to-follow instructions. They say it'll be a great kit for beginner and intermediate builders. However, others say the instructions aren't super clear, it'd be difficult to put together, and it takes some work and attention.
"...I LOVE the packages it comes with. Made separating and organizing the kit a breeze. I wish every company thought of such things...." Read more
"My Grandson of 11 loved this product. It does require a bit of patience and a careful hand to separate the numerous pieces from their mold frames...." Read more
"...The illustrations are clear and easily followed. I think the greatest "challenge" for her was manipulating the smallest pieces...." Read more
"...The Wheel-bot it is! Since the instructions aren't very good, I had to translate the terrible mechanical pictures into easy steps for my 7-year old...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the toy. They mention that the solar panel didn't work, the gear box didn''t operate as well as it should, and most of the robots just barely work. They also say that the motor doesn''' work and that the robot wouldn'';t run in the house as there was not enough sunlight.
"...For example, several robot models are extremely sensitive and will not work if the wheels are not lined up perfectly...." Read more
"...are all loose fitting plastic, there are some major problems with the operation of the gearbox...." Read more
"...It only works in the sun and does not take batteries (so no cloudy days and here in Phoenix we had a rough time in 100 degree heat)...." Read more
"...Yep, works great w/a small battery, but that's not the point of this kit, is it?..." Read more
Customers find the size of the toy to be a real problem. They say the parts are very small and the directions require a careful eye for detail. They also mention that the package was very small, and the motor and solar panel are very very small. Customers also say that the pieces are too tight and difficult to put together.
"...I've also noticed that some parts can't be inserted into each other without the use of a small pair of pliers...." Read more
"...Feels like a boat load of small plastic parts that are going to get lost pretty quickly.So, yeah, meh." Read more
"...OMG!! There are so darn many little pieces and they have to be cut out of their frame so that they come out cleanly...." Read more
"...10. The motor is very very small. All the parts must be lined up perfectly for the bot to operate properly.Hope this helps." Read more
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The parts are not perfect, nor some of the robots. For example, several robot models are extremely sensitive and will not work if the wheels are not lined up perfectly. Not a problem, however, since this allowed my son and I an opportunity to "experiment", to discover what was wrong. Also, the water-based robots are not very good -- the plastic is not very friendly to work with. Other robots, however, work perfectly fine and are a lot of fun to watch come alive.
Overall, the product is quirky, but when you consider how much it costs for what you get, it is a super bargain. It's a great way to have fun with your kid while introducing important concepts. I highly recommend it.
For $25, this kit is an absolute STEAL for what you actually get, you just have to spend a bit of time on the initial pre-work. First off, you'll have to spend about 2 hours snipping all of the parts out of their break out molds and then filing them down. For this you'll need a small pair of cutters and a decent flat file. The second issue is the gear box. Because the gears are all loose fitting plastic, there are some major problems with the operation of the gearbox. It's not smooth, needs to have several coats of lithium grease applied to each gear, and probably isn't going to last very long.
That being said, if you're looking to sit down with your children and you're willing to spend two to four hours getting the kit 'set up', this is the kit for you! Removing and filing down the parts is the most tedious part, but you also have to get all the parts separated and into the 10 or so bags that you have to put labels on. After that, it's all just fun taking the robot apart and rearranging it into it's other configurations.
It's also hard to put an appropriate age on this product. Children under 10 probably aren't going to have the patience to get the initial setup out of the way. I've also noticed that some parts can't be inserted into each other without the use of a small pair of pliers. I would think that kids would have to be older than 10 to get some of the smaller parts into the holes without breaking them. It takes patience and a good set of small pliers to put the robot together and take it back apart without damaging it.
Make sure that you and your children wear safety glasses when assembling the toys. There are many small parts that can go flying when you're building. It's a good idea to keep an eye on younger kids while they're playing with this kit, that way they can ask you for help if they run into any problems while building. I'm guessing that older kids should have no problems changing the robot into different configurations.
This toy takes quite a bit of light to get it moving. You'll have to use it on an extremely sunny day, in direct sunlight. If you want to test out the gearbox indoors, you have to hold it next to a 60 watt incandescent light for test purposes. There is really no way this can be used indoors (other than building it indoors). For it to actually move, I had to hold my Fenix TK-75 flashlight about 3 inches from the solar panel. It takes a lot of bright light to get the toy moving!
He made two designs which worked great. Remember these are solar powered with no reserve energy, so they require direct sunlight to function. He disassembled his first robot and went right into a second design. The product demanded tremendous attention to detail and hand motor skills. This is a wonderful teaching and learning experience. The price offered here was 10 dollars less than retail and using PRIME there was no shipping cost. It was SUPER deal.
A lot of the builds are fragile with the pieces barely hanging on. You need to be pretty dexterous for it (we had to abandon our first build we were both so upset and frustrated we had to take a break.
When we finally got the first one going I admit it was cool.
2nd Warning - this isn't solar CHARGED in that you charge it in the sun and then it works anywhere. It only works in the sun and does not take batteries (so no cloudy days and here in Phoenix we had a rough time in 100 degree heat). It says it will also go with a 50 watt bulb but we tried every light in the house and none worked (maybe partly because everything is LED these days and doesn't produce enough for this).
Overall I wish we spent a bit more money on something better. Feels like a boat load of small plastic parts that are going to get lost pretty quickly.
So, yeah, meh.
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2022
A lot of the builds are fragile with the pieces barely hanging on. You need to be pretty dexterous for it (we had to abandon our first build we were both so upset and frustrated we had to take a break.
When we finally got the first one going I admit it was cool.
2nd Warning - this isn't solar CHARGED in that you charge it in the sun and then it works anywhere. It only works in the sun and does not take batteries (so no cloudy days and here in Phoenix we had a rough time in 100 degree heat). It says it will also go with a 50 watt bulb but we tried every light in the house and none worked (maybe partly because everything is LED these days and doesn't produce enough for this).
Overall I wish we spent a bit more money on something better. Feels like a boat load of small plastic parts that are going to get lost pretty quickly.
So, yeah, meh.
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Reviewed in Mexico on January 22, 2024
Not happy with the quality!