STEM Projects for Kids 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Year Old ，Build Your Own 4WD Remote Control Car，Science Experiment Electronics Kit，Robotic Car with 68mm Mecanum Wheel ，DIY rc car kit

The media could not be loaded. I built this with my 9 year old daughter in less than an hour, and it was a lot of fun. Everything is connectorized, so it’s all plug and play. Some of the screws are tiny, sure, but that’s fine. They give you a few extra screws just in case you lose one. You can also easily align the motors so the car drives straight.My kids love playing with this “simple” kit more than any of our other remote control or robot car kits. So, I am wondering why they prefer to play with this one constantly instead of the more complex kits, and I think it comes down to the remote control. This is a regular old-school radio frequency remote control. It’s NOT blue tooth, or wifi, or infra-red. It’s simple RF and just works. More complex kits might “look cooler” but you have to drive the car through an app, or with an infra-red remote that has to be pointed precisely at the receiver. This simple car kit avoids all that nonsense, and just works great.The Mechanum wheels are great (very fun to watch in operation), and the remote has two special buttons specifically to drive the car directly left or right. It works very well on hard surfaces, but the wheels slip a bit on carpet when driving them sideways. Overall, this was a great, easy-to-build kit, and my kids love it and play with it way, way more than the more complex robot kits that use microprocessors, and have wifi and Bluetooth controls. Easy 5 stars!

The instructions are mostly pictures with some small printed text directions.All the parts you need to assemble the car are in the box, and there were several spare screws left over.The car "body" was cleanly laser cut plywood. The motors and wheels seemed to be high quality and well made. The electronics and connecting wires fit well and the connectors were easy to install.The only thing you'll need to supply is the 6 AA batteries.The screws are small and the provided screwdriver isn't magnetic so placing the screws can be challenging.There isn't much assembly involved, mostly screwing on pre-made pieces and connecting some wires.You have to pay attention to which side of the board to screw things to or you have to unscrew them and put them on the correct side. Ask me how I know....The control piece just has 7 different buttons you can press to operate the car. No joystick or trigger like "normal" radio controlled cars have.There is a demo button, and when you press that the car runs itself and shows you some of the tricks you can do with their unique wheels. Pressing the demo button again stops the demo mode.

The media could not be loaded. This was a cool little project and quality is great. One thing I felt was lacking was the educational factor. This is for preteen kids. It’s simple and quick for anyone with any experience with a screwdriver but for children this has the potential to be a worthy challenge and opportunity for learning +fun.Also would be cool if this had an option to be customizable. What I mean is why stop with just assemble and play? Maybe add some documentation on adding a raspberry pi pico or arduino microcontroller and some sensors or modules.The frame of this reminded me of the raspberry pi pico advanced kits chassis frame.Almost identical. So adding an opportunity for advancing one’s interest would be easy.All and all this was a cool little project with a lot of potential. Keep up the good work on creating diy projects

The "Build Your Own 4WD Remote Control Car" kit offers a fun and educational DIY experience, but it comes with a few caveats worth considering, especially if it's intended for younger builders.The instructions provided with the kit are clear and easy to follow, making the assembly process straightforward. The pieces fit together relatively well, ensuring that the end result is a functional remote control car. It's a promising start for those who are new to building remote control vehicles and can serve as a confidence booster for beginners.However, there's a catch, especially for young builders. The miniature screws required for assembly can be quite challenging to handle. For a 6-year-old, the dexterity needed to work with these tiny screws and wooden parts may prove to be a bit of a hurdle. While this challenge can promote patience and fine motor skills, it can also lead to some frustration, so adult supervision or assistance might be necessary.One potential improvement to consider is creating a larger-scale version of this kit. This adjustment would make it easier for kids to manipulate the parts and screws, reducing the chances of frustration and making the overall building experience more enjoyable.In summary, the "Build Your Own 4WD Remote Control Car" is a promising project for young builders, offering educational and confidence-building opportunities. The instructions are clear, and the kit functions well, but the use of tiny screws may pose a challenge for younger children. Consider adult supervision or assistance for a smoother assembly process. Additionally, exploring a larger-scale version of the kit could enhance the overall experience for young builders, ensuring more accessible and enjoyable construction.

This was a fun little car to put together. Unfortunately, there isn't much STEM about it, and the experience was lacking. Technically this has meccanum wheels, not "4WD" but that distinction might be lost on the makers of this kit.