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The Thames & Kosmos Amazing Tightrope-Walking Gyrobot is a hands-on science kit designed for kids aged 6-14. It allows young engineers to build a robot that walks on a tightrope using a motorized gyroscope, fostering an understanding of physics concepts through engaging experiments. The kit includes 43 pieces and requires assembly, making it a perfect educational tool for independent play.
| Product Dimensions | 25.4 x 7.87 x 33.02 cm; 608 g |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 6 years and up |
| Item model number | 620302 |
| Educational Objective(s) | STEM |
| Number of Game Players | 1 |
| Number of pieces | 43 |
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Material Type(s) | Plastic |
| Remote Control Included? | No |
| Release date | 9 Jun. 2020 |
| ASIN | B085PPRNY6 |
S**B
not very good
ok but fiddly and unreliable and son got bored with it very quickly
A**R
My 11 year old grandson loves it.
Value of price spent vs hours of enjoyment is fabulous. Fun AND educational. I’ll be buying more of this brand.
O**
Good toy
Good toy fun easy to use
D**T
Don't let it fall
This is a great concept and my grandson loved it. Very fascinating to watch it work and walk.However, a couple of issues showed up and eventually destroyed the Gyro. First is that there seems to build a slow resonance in the unit as it balances. Eventually, this resonance builds to the point that the Gyro will fall. You can continue to offset that imbalance, but it will continue to rebuild.Another reviewer suggested to keep this on the floor during all tricks. That is a definite. We had been playing up on a large table when the Gyro stumbled and fell to the floor. It cried like a wounded creature as it slowly wound down. We disassembled it and found that the ring mass that is the heart of the Gyro had broken from its mounting. The mounting is plastic and between the shaft that it spins on and the mass are several plastic fins similar to turbine blades. They connect the mass to the shaft mount and may act as a fan to cool the motor. All of this is one molded unit. Doing some careful reassembly and serious supergluing, we had the Gyro back together and spinning just fine. But..... a small fall broke all of the repairs. Its dead.So, a bit expensive an education for a two week science lesson. He learned about Gyros, but their fun is gone. Ill try to find one of the gyro tops I used to play with 60 years ago when I was a kid. Simple. Showed the principles. Lasted.
O**O
Very easy to use
It was cool to play with
J**S
Didn’t work for us :(
No matter what we tried, we couldn’t get the gyrobot to walk on the tightrope. My son was so disappointed since this was one of his most-wanted Christmas gifts. Returned it for a refund. :(
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