The kit arrives
38 components. Arduino Uno R3, breadboard, sensors, motors, displays, jumper wires — everything they’ll need for 25 weeks. Ships next day. Free worldwide.
You’re not just buying a kit. You’re buying 25 weeks of real engineering.
“Bought this for my son, honestly wasn’t sure he’d stick with it. He’s been quietly tinkering away since week one, like a mini engineer. So glad we tried this.”
— Robert, Arizona
- One build a week, 25 in allWeek 1: an LED they switch on with code. Week 25: a working RFID door lock. Each build a step harder.
- Learn coding and electronicsEvery build: they wire the circuit themselves, then type the code that runs it.
- No experience neededNot theirs, not yours. A guided curriculum takes them step by step, the way you’d teach a kid woodworking.
- Stuck? A real engineer answersUnlimited questions, answered within 24 hours — for as long as they’re building.
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Is my kid the right age for this?
It’s built for complete beginners aged 8–16 — no coding or electronics experience needed. If they can read and follow steps, they can build this.
Can they do it on their own, or do I need to help?
It’s written for kids to run themselves — short 20–40 minute guided sessions with wiring diagrams and line-by-line code explanations. If they get stuck, they message a real engineer (replies within 24 hours), so it never lands on you. Plenty of parents still build along just for the fun.
Is it safe for kids?
Yes — no soldering, and nothing plugs into a wall socket. Everything runs on low-voltage USB power (the same as a phone charger), and every part connects to a solderless breadboard by hand.
Is this a subscription? Do I need to finish in 25 weeks?
No to both. $149 one-time. No monthly billing, no auto-renewal, no expiry on access. You can take longer or go faster — the pace is yours.
What if it doesn’t work out?
Send it back within 30 days for a full refund — used, opened, missing pieces, doesn’t matter.
Most “STEM toys” are toys. This isn’t.
Most kits help kids copy a build. This one teaches them why it works — real engineering, piece by piece:
- Circuits & electricity — they wire every connection themselves, on a real breadboard
- Sensors — a display they build that reads the room’s real temperature and humidity
- Code — real C++, typed line by line, not dragged blocks
- Mechanics & smart control — motors and servos, run by decisions their code makes
And the habit underneath all of it: when a build doesn’t work — and sometimes it won’t — they learn to trace the problem and fix it themselves. That’s the actual skill. For a lot of kids, this is where engineering starts.
“The only one he didn’t abandon.”
— Jenna P., verified buyer
Everyone’s bought the toy that was exciting for a weekend, then lived in a drawer. Here’s what’s different about this one:
- A new build lands every week, each a step harder than the last — there’s always a next level
- Every build ends with something that actually runs: a light they wired, a buzzer they coded, a screen that obeys them
- And it’s all climbing toward a finale — an RFID door lock they wire and code themselves, from raw components
Inside the curriculum See all 25 builds
One project at a time, at their own pace. Course access and engineering support do not expire.
Designed for zero experience.
It starts at the very beginning — what each part is, what a circuit does, how to read the diagram. Inside their online learning portal, every project is laid out step by step, every line of code explained, nothing skipped — written for kids 8–16 to follow solo.
And when they hit a wall, just send us a photo. A real engineer from our team answers within 24 hours — for as long as you own the kit. So nobody at home has to play teacher. Your only job is to say “wow” at the right moment.
How it works
Open the kit. Open the curriculum. Build.
They open the curriculum
Web-based learning portal (works on any computer, phone, or tablet). Two video walkthroughs to get started. Then 25 weekly projects with diagrams, full code, line-by-line explanations, and troubleshooting.
They get stuck. We help.
Circuit not working? They send a photo. An electronic engineering graduate replies within 24 hours — usually within a few. For 2 full years. No bot, no FAQ wall, no upsell.
Here's what this usually costs elsewhere.
- A 4-day coding camp$1,400
- 3 months of private tutoring$1,200
- 3 months of coding classes$900
$149once
Works out to less than $6 a week — one payment, no subscription.
Lifetime access + lifetime engineer support.
Customer Reviews
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Jul 2026
★★★★★
My daughter usually loses interest in toys quickly, but she keeps coming back to this one.
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Jun 2026
★★★★★Real parts, not a toy
I wouldn't call this a toy. Real Arduino, real code — my son is actually learning how the circuits work instead of just snapping plastic pieces together. Alot of value for what you pay.
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Jun 2026
★★★★★
My son opened it after dinner and stayed at the table for over an hour. He was so proud when the lights finally turned on.
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Jun 2026
★★★★★the only one he didn't abandon
we've tried like 3 other kits and they all ended up in a drawer. this is the only one that didn't. he's on week 12 and still asks to do the next one. the weekly lessons are what did it i think
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Jun 2026
★★★★★
My granddaughter loves anything involving science, so this was a big hit. I helped her with the wiring, but she figured out most of it herself.
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Jun 2026
★★★★☆Was nervous, didn't need to be
I know NOTHING about electronics so I figured I'd have to be the teacher. I don't — it teaches him. Only reason it's 4 stars is a part was missing from our box, but they shipped a replacement fast.
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Techbotics Academy · replied
Sorry about the missing sensor, Sarah — glad the replacement reached you fast. Every box is hand-checked now, and you can always reach a real engineer at support@techbotics.academy.
May 2026
★★★★★
The box has a lot more components than I expected. My son has already completed several projects and now wants to create his own.
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May 2026
★★★★★best gift i've gotten him
bought for my grandson two states away. he facetimed me the day it arrived to show me the first thing he built!! made my week
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May 2026
★★★★★
My daughter asked to bring it to the kitchen table every night this week. That says everything.
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May 2026
★★★★★He explains it to ME now
what got me is he comes and explains how the thing he built works, and he actually understands it. he used to just watch other kids build stuff on youtube. big difference
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May 2026
★★★★★
Perfect rainy-day activity. It kept both of my kids busy and away from their screens for most of the afternoon.
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Apr 2026
★★★★★Five Stars
Kid loves it. Shipped fast, well packaged.
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Apr 2026
★★★★★
I was worried it might be too advanced, but the projects build up gradually. My 9-year-old started with the LED and is now working on the LCD display. He has learned a lot about circuits, patience, and problem-solving. Fixing the wiring mistakes became part of the fun.
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Apr 2026
★★★★★keeps him busy for hours
grandson is 9 and this keeps him busy for HOURS, no screen in sight. kind of wish i had something like this when i was a kid honestly
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Apr 2026
★★★★☆
Great hands-on kit for my 10-year-old. The projects feel challenging without being overwhelming.
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Mar 2026
★★★★★No sneaky subscription
Got burned by one of those monthly STEM boxes that quietly kept charging my card. This is one payment and done. The projects just sit in his account, no deadline, no renewals. Thank you.
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Mar 2026
★★★★★
Bought this for my grandson's birthday. He immediately started sorting all the parts and building the first project.
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Mar 2026
★★★★★cheaper than the camp lol
we paid like $400 for a one week coding camp last summer that he forgot by september. this has kept my 12 yo going for months and he actually keeps what he builds. way better value imo
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Feb 2026
★★★★★
We built the distance sensor together over the weekend. A few mistakes along the way, but that made it even more rewarding when it worked.
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Feb 2026
★★★★☆wish it shipped faster, but great
took about 10 days to arrive which felt long since he was so excited. once it came though he's been obsessed. we did kiwico before and it didnt stick — this one did. the door lock project was a big moment for him
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Techbotics Academy · replied
Thanks Rachel — we hear you on the wait. We've since moved to next-business-day dispatch to cut that down. So glad the door lock was a big moment for him!
The questions parents actually ask.
How does the program actually work?
Your kit ships the next business day — free worldwide — with 38 components (Arduino Uno R3, breadboard, sensors, motors, displays, jumper wires) for all 25 weeks. Everything else runs from a web-based learning portal: two video walkthroughs to start, then 25 weekly projects with wiring diagrams, full code, and line-by-line explanations. Stuck on a circuit? They send a photo and an electronics engineer replies within 24 hours — for 2 full years.
What exactly is in the kit?
A complete Arduino electronics lab — 38 components, every one mapped to a project, no filler:
- Brain & power — a genuine Arduino Uno R3, USB cable, and a 9V battery connector
- Breadboard & wiring — a full-size breadboard, 40 jumper wires, header pins, and a resistor pack (220Ω / 1kΩ / 10kΩ)
- Lights & displays — 15 LEDs (red / green / yellow), an RGB LED, a 1602 LCD, 4-digit and 1-digit 7-segment displays, and an 8×8 LED matrix
- Controls & input — 4 push buttons, a 4×4 keypad, a joystick, a potentiometer, tilt switches, and an IR remote + receiver
- Sensors — DHT11 temperature & humidity, an LM35 temp sensor, plus water-level, sound, and light sensors
- Motors & sound — a 9g servo, a stepper motor with driver board, and active + passive buzzers
- Advanced modules — an RC522 RFID reader (your Week 25 door lock), a 5V relay, a real-time clock, and a 74HC595 shift register
What age is this for?
Same answer as woodworking or learning guitar — there isn't really one. It's built for complete beginners from around age 8 up to adults; plenty of parents and grandparents build alongside their kid. If your kid can read and follow steps, they can do this.
Do I need to know anything about electronics or coding?
No. The curriculum teaches everything from "what is an LED" to "here's the C++ code that controls it." Zero experience assumed.
What computer do they need?
Lessons load on any phone, tablet, or computer. Programming has to be done from a Windows or Mac computer (or Linux) — the Arduino IDE is free. iPhones and iPads can't be used for programming — that's an Arduino limitation, not ours.
Is this a subscription? Do I need to finish in 25 weeks?
No to both. $149 one-time. No monthly billing, no auto-renewal, no expiry on access. You can take longer or go faster — the pace is yours.
How much time does it take each week?
There's no set schedule. Some kids do four projects in a weekend; others do one every couple of weeks. A session is usually 20–40 minutes — it fits around school, not on top of it. Nothing expires, so they go at their own pace.
Is it safe? Does your child need to solder?
No soldering. Every part plugs into a solderless breadboard by hand. It runs on low-voltage USB power — the same as a phone charger — nothing plugs into a wall socket and there's nothing hot. Safe for ages 8 and up.
Open it. Use it. If it's not the real deal, send it back.
Open the box. Let your kid try the first three projects. If it doesn't click — for them, for you, for any reason at all — send it back within 30 days for a full refund.
Used. Opened. Missing pieces. Doesn't matter.
25 weeks from now, your kid will have built something real.
An Arduino-powered RFID door lock. From raw components. Wired and coded by them. Plus 24 builds of skill they collected on the way there.
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