OWI 6-in-1 Educational Solar Kit
OWI 6-in-1 Educational Solar Kit
- Another high quality Solar Education kit from OWI
- Building these projects teach the benefits of solar energy while having fun
- Build six different working models including an airboat, windmill, puppy and two different planes
- Only one project can be completed at a time
- OWI is the premier line of educational electronics and robotics kits
The 6-In-1 Educational Solar — Robotic Kit is an excellent beginner building kit designed to teach how solar power is used to drive a small motor. Children use the 21 snap together parts (no tools required) to build six different working models including an airboat, car, windmill, puppy, and two different airplanes. Solar building kits teach children the benefits of solar energy, while they create a toy that is both fun to play with and requires no batteries. Educators, science museums, and hob
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List Price: $ 19.99
Price: $ 12.76
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August 26th, 2010 at 3:12 pm
Review by Bartimus Max for OWI 6-in-1 Educational Solar Kit
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My 6 year old had fun putting the peices together and making the different items, but was disappointed when the solar module didn’t power the engine. The connections are not very durable, apparently, the system is set up this way so that it can be modular when you make the other “kits”. The wiring is connected via springs that you slip the wiring through. We tried everything, including soldering the wires in certain places so they wouldn’t come off….Nothing worked. Would have been a good kit had the little engine and wiring been of a better quality and if everything would have been a bit bigger (would have been easier to work with the critical parts)…Great concept, but due to quality, would not recommend to anyone….
August 26th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
Review by Connie for OWI 6-in-1 Educational Solar Kit
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This was purchased for my 8 year old son. It was smaller than I imagined, but still worthwhile. We made the car, and it fits in the palm of my son’s hand. He did need some help assembling it, and will most likely need assistance to change it from one configuration to another. It seem at bit on the fragile side, so it is better for solo play than with friends. He really likes that it is solar, but if it does not have direct sun or strong indoor light, it doesn’t have enough power to move. Now the child want a solar flashlight to shine on his solar car.
August 26th, 2010 at 4:05 pm
Review by TravelMom for OWI 6-in-1 Educational Solar Kit
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I bought this as a project for my 6-year old daughter and her father to do together. So far they have completed the solar car and it does work, but we were incredibly disappointed by how small the pieces are. The pictures they put on the box are VERY misleading…you’ll notice there are no people, hands or other items in the pictures or background, and we actually feel as though this was done intentionally to lead people to believe that the pieces are larger than they actually are. When we got the box we couldn’t believe how small it was, and upon opening it we realized that the entire thing is just very very small. To put it in proper perspective, the finished car is 2.5 inches long, 1.5 inches wide, and 2.75 inches tall when the solar panel is extended all the way up. As for the actual solar panel itself, it is 1 inch x 1.25 inches. My daughter got this as a birthday present so she is not “disappointed” as she was not expecting anything one way or the other, but if you are looking for a kit to make large-sized items this is not the one to get.
August 26th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
Review by Mary Hatch for OWI 6-in-1 Educational Solar Kit
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Excellent item. Fun for at least 2 hours assembling and disassembling trying out other designs and a great value!!!
August 26th, 2010 at 4:47 pm
Review by Cynthia M. for OWI 6-in-1 Educational Solar Kit
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My brother purchased the OWI 6 in 1 educational solar kit as part of his middle school graduation present; needless to say by the title of this review it is junk, absolute crap. First off this “toy” is much more complicated and much smaller than it seems on the box, and as for the recommended age of 10 it would be impossible for one so young. I’m 17, an honors student, and it was difficult for me . Your first hint to its low quality is the large stamp MADE IN CHINA right across the bottom almost as if it’s some kind of excuse. Secondly the instructions are worse than those DIY media cabinets from IKEA. They don’t even bother to coil the wires for you and if you slip up and remove the twister early, too bad for you. Finally, and probably most importantly, the stupid tiny motor doesn’t even turn the gear. In full sunlight all you get is a little struggling, humming noise. Big Whoop! What I really want to say would get this review tagged and removed, but for your own peace of mind and your child’s happiness, DONT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!