{"product_id":"dc-motor-tinker-kit-stem-robot-car-with-lights-and-switch-ages-13","title":"Barnabas Robotics DC Motor Robot Car Kit with Lights","description":"\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoosing this kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild a motor-driven car with headlights and an on\/off switch. One kit for ages 13+ includes batteries and lessons covering series and parallel circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich version is sold here?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable options: 1-Pack. Select the option above; other pack sizes shown in the manufacturer's general guidance are not included in this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/barnabas-robotics\"\u003eBarnabas Robotics\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/robotics-neuroscience\"\u003erobotics kits\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stem-electronics-kits\"\u003eSTEM electronics kits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuild a robot car while learning how it works! The DC Motor Car Kit is a hands-on STEM robotics kit that teaches how cars are built and powered using a DC gear motor, batteries, lights and other mechanical parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilders (Ages 13+) follow our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lessons.barnabasrobotics.com\/tinker_lessons\/02_minibus\/index.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eonline video lessons\u003c\/a\u003e to build a car, wire a simple circuit to turn on the motor, then create a \u003cstrong\u003eseries circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e to double the speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, create a \u003cstrong\u003eparallel circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e on a breadboard to add working headlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, the project is completed by installing a\u003cstrong\u003e switch\u003c\/strong\u003e to turn the robot car on and off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis project teaches foundational concepts including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCar mechanics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC motor theory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries vs. parallel circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreadboarding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolarity (+\/-)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for homeschool STEM curriculum, classrooms, makerspaces, and robotics clubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBatteries included!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated Build + Learning Time: 60-90 min\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents For One Robot Include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x DC Gear Motor with soldering leads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x Battery Holders (Socket-Socket)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x AA Batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Micro Breadboard (25-hole)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x LEDs wires with built in resistors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 x Pin to Pin Wires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x Front Wheels (Black or Yellow)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x Motor Drive Wheels with Rubber Tires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Craft Stick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Straw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Steel Axel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x 1\/4\" Screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Mini Screwdriver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 x Double-Stick Foams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 x Circle Stickers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVideo Lessons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lessons.barnabasrobotics.com\/tinker_lessons\/02_minibus\/index.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearning Portal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten Instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/go.barnabasrobotics.com\/mini-bus-written\" title=\"Written instructions for mini bus dc motor kit\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAccess Written Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barnabas Robotics","offers":[{"title":"1-Pack","offer_id":60814898102558,"sku":"KIT-0-29","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/2148\/4574\/files\/mini_bus_dc_motor_kit_car_with_black_wheels.png?v=1793746913","url":"https:\/\/apextechnica.com\/products\/dc-motor-tinker-kit-stem-robot-car-with-lights-and-switch-ages-13","provider":"Apex Technica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}