Elenco OWI-7769 Rockit Robot (requires assembly)

RocKit Robot! The new futuristic style includes high performance and superior materials. Rockit Robot evolves as a spunky little robot that you can build. Explore the fundamentals of robotics with this informative and entertaining robot kit. Appropriate for ages 10 and up, RocKit Robot is an intelligent robot with a touch/sound sensor. If it comes in contact with an object or hears a loud noise (such as hands clapping), RocKit Robot automatically reverses, then turns left before embarking on a new course. Rockit Robot is lots of fun from the moment it arrives. Requiring only basic hand tools, it contains step-by-step instructions, pre-assembled printed circuit board, condenser microphone, and an easy-to-assemble mechanical drive system. It's an ideal gift for the educator, hobbyist or budding scientist. Requires 2 AA batteries (not included). Electronic PC board is already assembled. No soldering is required.

# Necessary tools for assembling mechanical parts: screwdriver
# long nose pliers
# diagonal cutter
# small hammer
# pen knife


Recommended for ages 10 and older.

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OWI Rockit Robot Kit - Soldering Required

Elenco OWI Rockit Robot Kit (non-soldering):

OWI introduces to their award winning Beginner Series of educational electronic robot and sciene kits...RocKit Robot! The new futuristic style includes high performance and superior materials. Rockit Robot evolves as a spunky little robot that you can build. Explore the fundamentals of robotics with this informative and entertaining robot kit.

Appropriate for ages 10 and up, RocKit Robot is an intelligent robot with a touch/sound sensor. If it comes in contact with an object or hears a loud noise (such as hands clapping), RocKit Robot automatically reverses, then turns left before embarking on a new course.

Rockit Robot is lots of fun from the moment it arrives. Requiring only basic hand tools, it contains step-by-step instructions,pre-assembled printed circuit board, condenser microphone,and an easy-to-assemble mechanical drive system. It's an ideal gift for the educator, hobbyist or budding scientist.

Awards:

RocKit Robot has been selected by the Children's Institute For Childhood Resources as one of the 100 Best Children's Products and 10 Best Software/High Tech Products for 2001.

Specifications:

Movement: 3 wheels driven by a dc motor & ratchet mechanism; Control: Sound sensor including condenser microphone/transistor; Power Source: AA battery x 2 pieces (not included); Power consumption: Max approx. 400mA; Size: Body H83 x L115 X W130 mm | Weight: 160g (w/o batteries)

Price: $37.99

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