Electronics Category Archive
Sumo Robots
The obsession with robots fighting goes all the way back to Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots, if not beyond, and those weren’t even real robots. Sumo Robots ($50) jab their arms just like those plastic guys, but they also have an infrared sensor beam to zero in on a target. [More]
DIY Design Electronics Kit
If your kids want to build robots when they grow up, or if you just want them to learn a thing or two before they’re rewarded with lights and sounds, the DIY Design Electronics Kit ($50) is a great starting point. With over 130 parts, this kit has all the components you need to get [More]
Snap Circuits
They’re essential to the workings of TVs, computers, cell phones, and many other conveniences that we take for granted, but how many kids (or adults) really know how electronic circuits work? Snap Circuits ($40) makes it fun and easy to learn about electricity and physics with over [More]
LeapFrog Tag Junior
Even before little ones are ready to learn to read, they can explore books all by themselves with the LeapFrog Tag Junior ($25). The compatible books teach a variety of age appropriate concepts and get toddlers excited about reading. Once you load the audio for up to 5 books on the Tag [More]
Drawdio Kit
Turn a regular pencil into an amazing musical experience with the Drawdio Kit ($20). A fun do-it-yourself project for parents and kids to do together, after a bit of soldering and wire clipping, you’re ready to draw! Using the pencil graphite to conduct sound, this music [More]
Vtech Kidizoom Plus Digital Camera
Sure that adorable little face is your favorite photo subject, but what does your child find worthy of capturing on camera? Hand over a Vtech Kidizoom Plus Digital Camera and find out. Just pop in some batteries, and kids can take up to 200 pictures on the internal memory, or add an SD [More]
Blubber Bot Robotic Inflatable
Like a balloon with a very rudimentary brain, the Blubber Bot Robotic Inflatable ($90) relies on mylar and helium for loft, but doesn’t just float randomly through the air. Light sensors give it a purpose, letting it drift to the brightest area of the room. Should it encounter an [More]
Edge Robotic Arm Kit
Ever wish you had an extra hand? Now you can build your own spare appendage in about two hours with this Edge Robotic Arm Kit ($50). Once assembled, the wired remote controls 5 axes of robotic movement that give the arm an impressive range of motion. The gripper sports an LED light to [More]
Mozart Magic Cube
Mozart’s fascination with music began at age 3, and you can encourage your little one’s compositional skills even earlier with the Mozart Magic Cube ($20). Big, easy-to-press buttons let babies combine 5 different instruments to hear 8 of Mozart’s famous compositions. The sixth [More]
Snap Circuits Jr
Plenty of toys have flashing lights, moving parts, and sounds, but imagine how much more kids will learn by building the circuits that activate these effects, rather than just pushing a button on an ordinary toy. Snap Circuits Jr. ($21) makes it safe and easy for kids to learn about [More]
UCreate Music
Encourage creativity and musical appreciation with Ucreate Music ($35), and let imaginations run wild as kids mix and record their own songs. It’s easy to add backbeats, runs, and special effects, or even sample tunes from your iPod. You can save your tracks and then upload them to a [More]
U TURN Digital Camera
Silly self-portraits and wacky, funhouse effects are just a click away with the U TURN Digital Camera ($50). Swivel out the generously sized 2.4-inch LCD view screen to capture the action in any direction, then apply one of 12 crazy morphing effects. The internal memory holds 80 [More]
Stellarscope
When you wish upon a star, you can figure out which one you’re pinning your hopes on with the Stellarscope ($45). Just pick the northern or southern hemisphere attachment, then adjust your latitude, date, and time to get an accurate representation of the night sky in your area. It’s [More]
Kid Tough Camera
She’s been smiling for the camera since infancy, but then comes the day when she wants a turn behind the lens, and those sticky hands reach for the dSLR that cost more than your first car. Hand her a Fisher Price Kid Tough Camera ($60) instead. You won’t find any confusing menus on [More]
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