Robot constructor on a solar battery. Reviews

2024 Author: Howard Calhoun | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:16

Which of the parents does not dream of buying for their adored heir a toy that would be safe to use and so interesting that the child would spend hours on it, giving the long-awaited peace? Manufacturers went to meet the wishes of fathers and mothers, grandparents. Now everyone can buy a solar-powered building kit. According to happy parents who have already acquired this know-how, such a toy can captivate a child for a long time. Of interest is the assembly itself, as a result of which very unusual mechanisms are born, and they can be created at your discretion, swapping various parts.

The solar-powered building set differs from other similar toys in that the assembled mechanism starts moving around the room, as soon as you bring the lamp on to it. But is everything as wonderful as the manufacturers and sellers of this product present to us? We offer detailed information about the various models of such designers, as well as consumer reviews about them.

Generalinfo

Not so long ago, mechanisms powered by solar energy were the lot of science fiction writers. But inexorably developing technological progress has made them a reality. At first, such devices were produced only for adults. Using the sun, batteries are charged, drones fly, refrigerators work, houses are heated. But the idea of the inventors does not stand still. They decided that it is quite possible for children to create a similar technique. As a result, solar-powered designers appeared. They consist of the same parts as ordinary similar toys. An addition is a solar battery, which makes the assembled mechanisms move. These toys are very popular with both children and adults. They are intended for children over 3 years of age. However, as practice shows, the manufacturers were somewhat mistaken in indicating the age limits. Parent reviews indicate that these toys captivate kids who are already 5 years old and older. But even their parents should help them master the assembly technique. The solar-powered construction robot is a product of the Chinese company Hang Wing Plastic Industry, located in Shenhai City (Guangdong Province). You can buy it in various online stores.

Assortment and prices

The parcel is delivered packed in a plastic bag. Inside there is a branded cardboard box with bright images of robot models that can be built. It also contains information about the manufacturer and recommendations on how to handlesolar-powered constructor.

These toys vary in difficulty:

• 3 in 1 (transforming robots). Price from 539 rubles.
• 6 in 1. Cost from 450 to 600 rubles.
• 7 in 1. Price from 653 rubles.
• 14 in 1. With a discount, the cost is from 1000 rubles. No discount from 2300 rubles.

When buying a toy in an online store, you must also take into account the cost of delivery, which is approximately 30% of the order value.

Package

Despite the fact that solar-powered Solar building sets are produced in different models, the principle of assembly is the same for all. Each branded box contains:

• Solar battery (it must be assembled from the parts provided).
• Micromotor.
• Wires.
• Special plastic molds with parts attached to them (slots).
• Zip bags.
• Robot stickers (needed for decoration).
• Stickers for numbering bags.
• Gears (they are needed to assemble the base of the robots).
• Rubbers on wheels.
• Instruction. All information in English. Translation into Russian is not provided. But in the instructions for each robot model, drawings are given that explain step by step how to assemble. Therefore, you can do without text.

Preparing for assembly

In reviews of the solar-powered building set, all parents report that without their help, the child will not be able to start the game. The fact is thatFirst you need to prepare the parts, and only then start assembling the robots. As mentioned above, all parts are in slots, which are produced at the factory by pouring plastic into molds. It is very difficult to separate them from the stencil (slot). For this purpose, you need to use some kind of cutting tool, for example, "nippers" or a knife. It is undesirable to entrust such a task to a child.

Having released all small and large parts from the stencil, they need to be sorted, put into bags and signed.

Only after that you can go directly to the game.

Adult jobs

As parents report in their reviews of the solar-powered construction robot, the preparation of parts is an uninteresting and tedious business. Small children (up to 7 years old) quickly get bored with it, and they switch their attention to other toys. Older guys, especially those who are characterized by perseverance, try to separate the parts themselves and put them in bags. But even after completing this work, it is impossible to immediately start assembling robots. First you need to use any tools (nail file, sandpaper or knife) to remove the burrs from the parts that always remain after separating them from the slot. If this is not done, the assembled robot will not move, as the barbs cling to neighboring parts and act as a brake. Grinding parts is usually done by the parents.

Robot 3 in 1

This is a solar powered transformer. It is intended for children over the age of 10. Since the kit contains very small parts, thistoys should not be given to babies. The designer includes 53 parts from which you can assemble a robot, a tank of a rather interesting model and a scorpion. All of them begin to move if the solar battery is charged from a lamp or the sun. As users write in their reviews, this toy, left on the windowsill or on the table, suddenly starts to move when the sun hits it. Many find this funny.

Details of the transformer robot are made in two colors - gray and blue. You may need a screwdriver to assemble them, but no glue or other tools are required. Figures are created without difficulty, as they have very detailed instructions. A child, while designing a transformer, develops his creative potential, attentiveness, perseverance and skills in working with small objects.

Specifications and reviews

According to the manufacturer, all parts of the solar-powered transformer are made of plastic that is harmless to he alth.

The dimensions of the box in which the toy is packed are 25 x 19 x 5 cm. It weighs 210 grams. The battery has a capacity of 75 mAh and a voltage of 1.2 V. It does not charge from ordinary incandescent bulbs, only from halogen ones. You need to bring them to the solar battery very close. The motor that comes with the kit has a speed of 1200 rpm. He develops a rather small speed of movement of the figures (less than 1 meter per minute).

The figures are sized to fit in the palm of an adult.

Buyers have complaints about the quality of the parts included in the toy kit. Some of them are not installed in their intended place without additional manipulations (expansion of holes or adjustment of angles). In tank mode, the sides are poorly attached, which can cause the figure to fall off when the figure moves.

According to many users, the solar-powered transformer is most interesting in the "robot" mode. He moves, slowly stepping over his feet.

Overall, the toy is rated educational and entertaining.

6 in 1 solar-powered building kit

As the name implies, this toy allows you to assemble 6 different types of robots:

• Mill.
• Doggy.
• Fan (propeller).
• Car.
• Airplane.
• Airship.

The instructions for this construction set indicate that it is suitable for children from 3 years old, but in reality, children under 7 years old are not attracted to the toy, they cannot do it on their own.

The assembly of figures (after preparation and sorting of parts) takes place in several stages:

1. Electric motor. It will be common for all robots, so it is done once.
2. Solar battery (it is also the same for all figures).
3. Robots.

The assembly process caused difficulties for some parents, for others it went without problems. Ready-made robots move when bright rays of the sun hit the battery. To make the figures go - rotate -spinning on a cloudy day, you need to bring a very powerful lamp to the battery.

Specifications and reviews of the designer 6 in 1

This model perfectly develops the attention and imagination of the child, promotes the training of finger motor skills, increases his knowledge of technology and mechanics.

The box containing the 6 in 1 Solar Powered Building Kit measures 21 x 17 x 6 cm. The color of the parts can be green and gray or blue and gray. The sizes of the assembled figurines range from 24 cm (the height of the mill) to 4.5 cm (the height of the dog). They consume little power:

• Mill - 100 mA.
• Car - 60 mA.
• Airship - 30 mA.
• Doggy - 50 mA.
• Fan - 100 mA.
• Airplane - 60 mA.

Customer reviews about this constructor are mixed. One in a toy arranged everything. Others were utterly disappointed as they were unable to assemble the figurines due to defective parts included.

In all reviews of the 6 in 1 constructor, the following features are noted:

• Not suitable for small children.
• Does not run on lamp power, only strong sunlight.
• Tedious sorting of parts and assembly quickly get boring.

The dignity of a toy is its cognitive function.

7 in 1 Solar Powered Construction Set

This toy is dedicated to the space theme. It's called "Space Fleet". You can collect 7 items here:

• Astronaut.
• Shuttle.
• Doggy.
• Space station.
• Lunokhod.
• Explorer (aka transformer).
• Mechanics.

The advantageous difference from other similar toys is that the figures can move both from a solar battery and from ordinary AAA batteries. They need to be purchased separately. The construction set comes with a recharger, which is based on a 2.7 V capacitor. Another difference is that the assembly instructions for this model are presented in Russian.

The size of the cardboard packaging of the designer 7 in 1 is only 15 x 25 x 8 cm. The figures are also modest in size. The largest one is the transformer. When assembled, it is equal to approximately 4 standard matchboxes. Despite the fact that all the figures are small, collecting them is very exciting. According to customer reviews, they move pretty quickly. The space station is spinning. An astronaut, a mechanic and a robot - a transformer walk, the dog rearranges its paws, the shuttle "flies" on the floor.

The preparatory work and the process of assembling the 7 in 1 solar-powered figures is the same as in all other models of this toy series. Since they are produced by the same manufacturer, the comments about the quality of the buyers are about the same. This refers to the complexity of the procurement of parts and the fact that they do not always correspond to their intended place, which is why their dimensions or configuration have to be adjusted. Overall constructor 71 likes both adults and children. It attracts by the fact that the figurines in it are associated with space expeditions, which is interesting in itself. The solar battery, which is still the basis of future technologies, fits perfectly into the overall theme of the toy.

Constructor 14 in 1

This toy is the most entertaining because it allows you to collect 14 figurines one by one:

• Turtle.
• Crab.
• Boat.
• Roly-Poly robot.
• Rower.
• Car.
• Zombies.
• Surfer.
• Quad robot.
• Beetle.

Robots that can:

• Walk.
• Slide.
• Move with big wheels.

The 14 in 1 solar-powered construction toy, according to the manufacturers, is suitable for children from 3 years old, but in reality, kids cannot play with it on their own due to the presence of many very small details. But for schoolchildren who are fond of construction, Lego, modern technology and science fiction, this toy will become the most desirable.

Specifications and reviews

The 14 in 1 Solar Powered Building Kit is packaged in a cardboard box measuring 20 x 31 x 6.5 cm. It weighs 468 grams. Its equipment is standard for toys of this series. The figures move only from the energy of the sun, so batteries or other batteries are not provided here.

According toparents, there are too many details in the configuration of this designer, because it is programmed to create 14 different mechanisms. On the one hand, it causes interest, and on the other hand, it creates difficulties in the work. Many details are too small, plus very similar, although they are intended for use in different schemes. Therefore, sorting and preparing for assembly takes too much time. Some buyers fear that plastic parts, due to their frequent use for various designs, will quickly fail. Another note to the 14 in 1 designer concerns a too weak solar battery. In order for the figures to move well, direct sunlight must fall on them.

The advantages of the toy are its modern idea, based on the use of new technologies. According to parents, this constructor helps children develop logical thinking, spatial imagination, concentration, memory, perseverance, quick wits.