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How it's made

  • 15-11-2012 6:37pm
    #1
    weddingswinger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11 ✭


    My grandson has expressed an interest in how things are made. He watches 'How It's Made' and 'Myth Busters'. I'd like to get him something for Christmas that's possibly an introduction to electronics or something but I've no idea where to start. He's 11. Any suggestions welcome.
    Thanks


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  • #2
    Irish_Elect_Eng
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,260 ✭✭✭Irish_Elect_Eng


    Here are some that Come to mind, available from Amazon:

    (1) Snap Circuits:

    Snap Circuits Green Energy Kit

    (2) Science Museum

    Science Museum Green Science Drinks Can Robug

    (3) Lego Mindstorms

    LEGO 8547 Mindstorms NXT 2.0 Robot

    (4) Meccano

    There are lots of options. Search on Amazon under "Science Kits" or "Electronics Kits" and you will find a multitude of interesting toys.

    I would also recommend books, they are the food of engineers to be....
    • How-To books...
    • How it works books...
    • Science Fact Books...
    • Science Fiction books...
    .


  • #3
    Prenderb
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    Depends a little on budget. How about Lego Technics, most sets have gearing or hydraulics of some sort and a lot can be battery powered (or Mindstorms, which is electronics/robotics but more expensive). Other option is Meccano.

    If Dublin is handy at all, you could have a look in the shop in the Science Gallery just at the Pearse St gate of Trinity College, they have some interesting bits and pieces.


  • #4
    weddingswinger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11 ✭weddingswinger


    Much appreciated Prenderb. I have a look in Pearse St. Meccano could be a goer!
    Cheers


  • #5
    weddingswinger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11 ✭weddingswinger


    Great suggestions Irish Elect Eng. Many thanks. I've a lot to be going on with there. I'll definitely get something from that. Thanks very much to all who took the time to reply with suggestions. Very much appreciated.


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