It is a bit simpler (but less capable) than the EV3 generation which it replaced. The new set uses the same Large Intelligent Hub (part 45601) which debuted in the education-focused Spike Prime set. #51515 LEGO Mindstorms Robot Inventor (2021) $360, for older kids (and adults).For reasons we will cover later in the article, I do not think this is a good idea. It’s likely that the 6-year old set will be replaced soon with a new set using the new Small Intelligent Hub (part 67351) introduced with this set (Spike Essential). #17101 BOOST Creative Toolbox (2017) $180, targets younger builders.īoost includes a much larger hub with two motors built-in, and relies largely on studded connections.#51515 LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor is aimed at older builders. In the past 3 years, The LEGO Group has significantly re-structured Education-focused products, with the “BricQ Motion” sets offering brick-based physics instruction at a modest price point, and the “Spike” sets offering kids an introduction to programming and robotics (but at a higher price point). (At this time there are no Technic sets for ages 6+, and only five sets labeled for ages 7+.) Spike Essential vs. Using studded connections instead of Technic connections is an important simplification for younger kids who have limited experience with Technic, especially given that this set is targeted at ages 6+. The biggest difference is the shift from using almost exclusively Technic Beams/Pins to create structures in the sets aimed at older kids to the use of mostly System Bricks (Stud and Tube connections) in this set. To be clear, this is a much simpler set for younger kids, as compared with #45678 Spike Prime or the consumer-facing #51515 LEGO Mindstorms Robot Inventor sets. #45345 Spike Essential – Outer shipping box and storage tote.
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