Bristlebots: How to build a robot with your kids

Are you looking for cheap toys that will keep your children entertained, and provide a valuable learning experience? This episode of Gear Daddy talks about building your own battery powered toy robots known as Bristlebots. These electronic toys combine a battery powered offset motor and a toothbrush to make robotic toys for kids. Brisltebots are fun learning toys that teach your kids about robotics, and teach them how to build your own. You can build your own Bristlebots by heading to Radio Shack and checking out Make Magazine, or buy the Invasion of the Bristlebots book. Its a great way to learn how to build a robot with your kids and is sure to provide hours of cheap entertainment. Gear Daddy ep 535 is brought to you by BabyBjorn Distributed by Tubemogul.

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9 responses to “Bristlebots: How to build a robot with your kids”

  1. Sammyrocksdude Avatar
    Sammyrocksdude

    oh, ok thanks.
    oh, ok thanks.

  2. DadLabs Avatar
    DadLabs

    You can get them at …
    You can get them at Radio Shack. Tiny oscillating motors. I think they cost about $5.

  3. Sammyrocksdude Avatar
    Sammyrocksdude

    where’d u get the …
    where’d u get the motor?

  4. lionburst24 Avatar
    lionburst24

    wow!! nice video …
    wow!! nice video quality!!!!

  5. wicked9320 Avatar
    wicked9320

    awesome robot!!!!!! …
    awesome robot!!!!!!! i made one and its so insanely cool! =]

  6. TheLegouy Avatar
    TheLegouy

    i made it its so …
    i made it its so cool u rock

  7. DadLabs Avatar
    DadLabs

    Yup. We love the …
    Yup. We love the stuff from Klutz.

  8. WebVideoDesigner Avatar
    WebVideoDesigner

    Cool stuff! Thanks …
    Cool stuff! Thanks for the review!

  9. 143Anbu Avatar
    143Anbu

    Nice ๐Ÿ™‚
    Nice ๐Ÿ™‚

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