Mini Tinker Kit: Arts & Crafts Robot Motor Kit For Kids (Ages 6-10)

The Mini Tinker Kit is designed for kids ages 6–10 and includes a complete tool set to build 4–5 tinker robots (depending on the version). It’s an ideal classroom or homeschool kit for teaching robotics in an unplugged, screen-free way—no computers or tablets required.

Young builders use creativity and hands-on problem-solving to design unique robots while learning foundational circuits and mechanical concepts. The kit encourages experimentation, fine motor skills, and confidence through open-ended building.

Each project supports 60–120 minutes of workshop or classroom time, depending on how the curriculum is implemented.

Purchase a single set (4/5 projects) for an independent learner, or a 32-set (128/160 projects) for your classroom!

Projects Included (4-Version Kit):

1. Critter Bot (Curriculum) (Quick Build) (Tutorial Videos)
2. Scribble Bot (Curriculum) (Quick Build)
3. Door Bell (Curriculum) (Quick Build) 
4. Wheel Of Fortune (Curriculum [Part 1 Only]) (Quick Build)

Projects Included (5-Version Kit):

1. Critter Bot (Curriculum) (Quick Build) (Tutorial Videos)
2. Scribble Bot (Curriculum) (Quick Build)
3. Door Bell (Curriculum) (Quick Build) 
4. Wheel Of Fortune (Curriculum [Part 1 Only]) (Quick Build)
5. Crazy Carousel (Curriculum [Parts 1-2 Only]) (Quick Build)

Additional Curriculum Options

These same parts can also be used to build additional projects!  

• Buzzer
  • Operation Game (1 hr)
  • Powerline Hotwire Game (1hr)
  • Undirection Day (Buzzers)
• Large Vibrating Motor
  • Battle Bot (1 hr)
  • Snowman Bot (1 hr)
• Large DC (Spinning Motor)
  • Fan-tastic Robot (2 hr) (Part 1, Part 2)
  • Undirection Day (DC Motor) (1 hr)
  • Barnabas Windmill (2 hr) 
  • Barnabas Windmill Tutorial Videos

Detailed Kit Contents: (4/5 Kit Options)

• 1 x 130 Size DC Motor (With flying lead male pins)
• 1 x 130 Size DC Motor (Vibration)
• 1 x Mini Vibration Motor
• 1 x 130 Motor Coupling
• 1 x Coincell Battery (CR2032)
• 2 x AA Battery
• 1 x AAA Battery
• 1 x AAA Battery Holder (Socket Connectors)
• 2 x AA Battery Holder (with Lead Wires)
• 1 x 1.5V Buzzer
• 1 x Medicine Cup Bot Template
• 1 x Medicine Cup
• 1 x Wood Clothespin
• 1 x 3/4" Barnabas Sticker
• 15 x Double-Stick Foams
• 1 x Instruction Booklet
• 1 x Paper Clip
• 1 x Large Paper Cup
• 1 x Paper Plate
• 1 x Aluminum Foil Square
• 1 x Chipboard 

Additional Parts for 5-kit option

• 1 x Extra AA Battery Holder (Pin Connectors)
• 1 x Extra AA Battery
• 5 x Extra Double-Stick Foams
• 1 x 9g Geared DC Motor + Couplings
• 1 x Small Cup
• 1 x Pipecleaner (12")
• 1 x Bowl with Punched Holes

Instruction Booklet

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