OWI Rockit Robot Kit - Soldering Required

by OWI

Product Features

• Explore the fundamentals of robotics with this informative and entertaining robot kit
• An intelligent robot with a touch-sound sensor
• Requiring only basic hand tools and soldering equipment
• Soldering Required
• OWI is the premier line of educational robotics kits

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 4 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000066952
• Item model number: OWI-769K
• Our recommended age: 10 years and up
• Manufacturer recommended age: 10 - 15 years
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #167,034 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The new futuristic style includes high performance and superior materials. Rockit Robot evolves as a spunky little robot that you can build. Explore the fundamentals of robotics with this informative and entertaining robot kit. Appropriate for ages 10 and up, RocKit Robot is an intelligent robot with a touch/sound sensor. If it comes in contact with an object or hears a loud noise (such as hands clapping), RocKit Robot automatically reverses, then turns left before embarking on a new course. Rockit Robot is lots of fun from the moment it arrives. Requiring only basic hand tools and soldering equipment, it contains step-by-step instructions, unassembled printed circuit board, condenser microphone,and an easy-to-assemble mechanical drive system. It's an ideal gift for the educator, hobbyist or budding scientist. Requires two AA batteries.

Product Description

The new futuristic style includes high performance and superior materials. Rockit Robot evolves as a spunky little robot that you can build. Explore the fundamentals of robotics with this informative and entertaining robot kit. Appropriate for ages 10 and up, RocKit Robot is an intelligent robot with a touch/sound sensor. If it comes in contact with an object or hears a loud noise (such as hands clapping), RocKit Robot automatically reverses, then turns left before embarking on a new course. Rockit Robot is lots of fun from the moment it arrives. Requiring only basic hand tools and soldering equipment, it contains step-by-step instructions, unassembled printed circuit board, condenser microphone,and an easy-to-assemble mechanical drive system. It's an ideal gift for the educator, hobbyist or budding scientist. Requires two AA batteries.

Features include:

•Explore the fundamentals of robotics with this informative and entertaining robot kit
•An intelligent robot with a touch-sound sensor
•Requiring only basic hand tools and soldering equipment
•Soldering Required
•OWI is the premier line of educational robotics kits

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clever kit, very well designed, November 4, 2006

By 

Andrew D. (Arlington, VA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: OWI Rockit Robot Kit - Soldering Required (Toy)

I reviewed a lot of robot kits for myself and my 10 y.o., and most seemed overpriced, uninteresting, or both. The Rockit, however, is clever and well thought-out. A robot that responds to sound as opposed to light or touch is innovative, including the clever reverse-and-turn mechanism used here (if you care to search there is a hobby website with video of the robot in action). The kit involves is a significant amount of soldering, perhaps 25 components, but does about the best job of helping you match components to circuit board that I have ever seen. Consider the slightly more expensive prebuilt board version if you are not comfortable with soldering. The plastic pieces are tricky to assemble, mostly to figure out which piece does what in the somewhat strange design, and aligning the drivetrain is finicky. Allow a couple hours and a reasonable amount of patience to build it.

The result is impressive, even more so for the price. I recommend this without hesitation and will consider other products of this company more closely.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not The Best Robot, January 11, 2008

A Kid's Review

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This robot is not the best one. It is an easy assemble until the wheels. The crankshaft and the gear on the motor do not line up. The wheels move right or left. I had to move the crankshaft all the way over so it would stay put. All the robot does is roll around and if you clap it turns around. This robot was not very fun for me. I would not recommend this toy.

Teddy S.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Rockit Robot's Problem, March 22, 2007

By 

C. Arnold (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: OWI Rockit Robot Kit - Soldering Required (Toy)

The manufacturer claims this is a good beginner kit, so I purchased the model that doesn't require soldering for my son. He worked hard putting it together by following the instructions, which were not easy to read or follow. After three tries, the rear axle continued to malfunction. Even with my help and help from the Troubleshooting section, the axle would not connect to the crown gear or the pinion. So we have a robot that doesn't work. My opinion is that the rear axle was poorly designed to begin with, which is why it malfunctions and why it's listed in the Troubleshooting section. The manufacturer should have corrected the problem before releasing the product. After all, the axle is a primary working part! A very disappointing product.