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Build your own life-size grasshopper. An educational robot and mini solar kit. He's small, but he's an attention-getter!
Explore the potential of solar power with this neat science kit. This build-it-yourself educational solar hobby kit is for the first time science experimenters with little or no experience.
The Frightened Grasshopper Solar Powered Bug
Teaches about forms of alternative energy in a easy-to-use science kit
Shows how solar energy can be used to generate electricity
Illustrates how radiant energy from the sun can be transformed to electrical energy with a PV cell
A motor inside the grasshopper transforms electrical energy to motion
Functions best very close to a non-florescent light bulb or in direct sunlight
An attention-grabbing display piece related to solar power for a science fair project, class discussion, or just out-of-the-ordinary play
Ages 10+
Toy Value Index: 9.24
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Fat Brain Index: 8.45
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Posted 6 days ago by Rex Harvey
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Cute product. Movement is somewhat disappointing. Only random. I think if you angled the legs correctly, it move move forward. 10 year old might be able to construct it.
Review for Frightened Grasshopper Solar Powered Bug
Posted 7 days ago
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We could never get it to work. (Note from Fat Brain Toys: A warranty is included with the grasshopper kit. Completing this information will ensure that you quickly and easily receive a replacement hopper if needed.)
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Posted 11 days ago
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I bought this for my 10 year old daughter's science fair project. She was able to put it together herself. As soon as we took it outside it started to jump around in her hand. She is enjoying this project!
Fun and educational toy
Posted 17 days ago by Geoff
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We love this bug! It was easy to assemble and clearly demonstrates to children how one can obtain energy from the sun. Note that multi-pane/low-E glass can reduce the Sun's energy enough to prevent the bug from working, so use a strong interior light, open the window, or go outside!
Cute 'n Crazy Grasshopper
Posted 19 days ago by C.
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I received this as a gift. I thought it would be a lot bigger. The picture on the box is very deceiving. I carefully followed the instructions which for an adult I thought were difficult to do. I am mechanical as well. Then the grasshopper did nothing. I held it in front of a 100 watt bulb. I even opened my window in the middle of winter in a cold climate on a sunny day and nothing. I called and told Fat Brain of the situation and was sent another grasshopper immediately. This time I did not put the grasshopper together right away, but instead held the solar panel in front of a 100 watt bulb and presto, the little motor started to work. I opened my window and it also worked in direct sunlight. When held the panel just in front of the glass it would not work. Wish it did because I wanted to see my grasshopper move and shake in the afternoons when the sun hits my window. I thought that any light would power this cute little insect. I will just have to wait until spring and summer when I can have my window opened.
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Elkhorn, Nebraska USA 68022