Hey all, like the title says, I’m looking for a robotics kit I can use with my young nephew.

I used to teach Lego Mindstorms years ago so that’s kinda the level I’m looking at. Some things I would like for this go round though:

  • He’s young enough that I think I want to start with a visual programming language instead of real code. I’ll gauge his interest and move to real code if he seems like he wants to.
  • I would like to have the connection for the controller go to a computer as opposed to an app.
  • Linux compatible.
  • I would like it to build something that moves with something like wheels or treads.
  • No AI

Does anyone have any ideas? I’ve seen a lot online and have no idea if they are good brands or not.

  • empireOfLove2@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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    12 days ago

    I haven’t dealt with their software, but with the stuff I see people able to build, I know it has to be good. Its been in use for over a decade so they’ve had a lot of development time to get things right.

    What i like most is their whole kit ecosystem- it’s very Lego-esque in how parts all have standard connectors and spacing so that if you sort of “think” that two parts fit together- it’s almost guaranteed they will. Especially with exp and v5, which are metal-girder components rather than plastic, but the plastic kits are good too.