Elenco Hydrazoid Kit

by Elenco

Product Features

• Cool ?alien creature? robot that is fun to run as it is to build
• Reacts to sound
• Learn the fundamentals of sensor technology
• No soldering required
• Perfect for budding engineers

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 1.8 x 4.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B0000A9Y9Z
• Item model number: MR-1004
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 - 12 years
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #88,601 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Hyracoid is a cool alien creature that is fun to build. Hyracoid moves in a spellbinding way in response to sound To build this educational robot requires only basic hand tools. Kit contains detailed instructions and educational background information on each component used and why. The kit will teach the fundamentals of sensor technology and show you how it all goes together. Using only basic hand tools assemble this robot kit for a fun learning experience. The HYRACOID will react to sound impulses such as clapping of hands and move forward for 15 seconds and then stop to await another sound command. LED’s and illuminated fiber optic antennas give the Hyracoid a cool alien appearance. You’ll feel like an engineer when you’re done. No soldering required. Four (4) legs are driven by a DC motor controlled by a sound sensor including condenser microphone. Requires two (2) "AA" batteries.

Product Description

Assemble the Hydrazoid Robot for a fun learning experience! -- The Hydrazoid Robot reacts to sound impulses such as hand clapping. Once the robot "hears" the sound, it moves forward for 15 seconds and then stops to await another sound command. LED's and illuminated fiber optic antennas give the Hydrazoid a cool alien appearance. -- Using only basic hand tools (cutting pliers, small hammer, long nose pliers, and small phillips screwdriver), assembling this kit will be educational, fun and safe. The Robot Kit contains detailed instructions and educational background information on each component used and why. -- The kit teaches the fundamentals of sensor technology and shows you how it all goes together. You'll feel like an engineer when you're done! -- Specifications: -- **Power Source: Two AA batteries -- **Power Consumption: Minimum current is 5mA (with motor on standby). -- Maximum current is 120mA (while operating motor). -- **Power Voltage: DC 3V -- **Walking Time: Approximately 15 seconds -- **Height: 7 inches -- **Length: 6 inches -- **Width: 5 inches -- Recommended for ages 8+.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hydrazoid,Buy it!!!, August 19, 2008

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Capt. Ed (Biloxi, MS. United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Elenco Hydrazoid Kit (Toy)

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I purchased hydrazoid for a music video project and was surprised to find it was clear purple,I ordered one that was black w/ clear hood.Also antennas only light at the tip,and walking seemed a struggle.But I like this droid and loved the assembly from the well made parts to the informative manual.Manual gives much insight to the creation process.Great for big and little creative people who need a robot to command by sound. It will walk for 15 seconds!(If modified,read on)


Robot has 4 legs,the back legs have rubber tips,the front legs are plastic and will go nowhere.As I mentioned earlier,this is for creative people.Once you apply something that will grip in front,off she goes!Simply attach light rubber tips to front feet and it will walk nicely on carpet or flat surface.
Here's what I used:

Blank Cds sold in bulk of 25 to 100 have a packing ring on top that holds Cds in the case.
This is usually a white ring of foam rubber.Just cut it in half and cut a small slit w/ exacto in middle of outer side of each ring,then attach to make zoid feet.Anything like this will work and you surely have something lying around your house that will do.
Yes,I know,it should work as advertised,but thinking of a simple solution is too easy and worth getting this robot.

On top are 2 AA.To hide batteries,I placed a cut out photo of a persons face under the hood for a cool effect.
Get this spacespider,you'll love it! Very creepy movement,goes over 2 1/2 feet in 15 seconds..*:*¨¨*:*..*:*¨¨*:*..*:*¨¨*:*..*:*¨¨*:*.ø¤º°º¤ø

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great little project, January 3, 2010

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Homeschool Mom (Washington State USA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Elenco Hydrazoid Kit (Toy)

This was a gift for my highly capable 10 yr old. The assembly kept him busy for the better part of a day, largely because he was not careful to make sure all parts had been put together correctly, and at some point, something wouldn't fit. Smart kid that he is, he figured out immediately what was wrong, took it almost completely apart and reassembled.

I have no idea how good the instructions are, since my boy built it entirely on his own. He was completely engaged and really enjoyed putting the thing together. This seemed to be a bit more of a challenge then the big box Bionicle kit he got; he had to think about what he was doing and not just snap together the correct parts.

Thanks to Capt. Ed's feet tip: the robot didn't look like it was going right, but it's just slipping. I'll let my son engineer his own solution. I can also foresee that, at some point, he will reassemble this into his own creation. Until then, he's having fun troubleshooting and figuring out how to improve performance. A great project for a creative kid.

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointng, December 15, 2009

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B. Joanis - See all my reviews
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= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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The product did not fit together properly when assembled. It was good for the kids to see the gears inside and how they worked, but disappointing that it did not work as expected.