Review: Squishy Circuits

Robot Basics What is it? Squishy Circuits are a set that helps you explore circuits and electricity using dough. What's in the Box? I used this set: http://squishycircuitsstore.com/kits.html How Much? $25.00 for one set, plus cost of supplies for dough. Age Range? Our program was for Grades 3 and up, but I think you could …

Review: Racing Robot Learn To Solder Kit

This week, three of us* attended a Tinker meeting where we heard about some great technology programs in libraries, felt a little overwhelmed, learned to solder, and built a Racing Robot. Our full review after the jump. *Sharon, Kim, and Heather Robot Basics: What is it? The Racing Robot is made up of two printed circuit boards …

Review: Squishy Circuits

While not technically a robot, this is a good project to begin explorations. It helps participants understand some critical basic concepts about electronics: conductivity, resistance, that kind of thing. It is inexpensive, and works well with a surprisingly wide age range.  The TED Talk below the jump explains it in about 4 minutes. Robot Basics: …