KNEX Education Computer Control

KNEX Education Computer Control

Retail Price: $600.00
Normally $549.95
Today's Sale Price: $475.95
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Item: KX185
Quantity on Hand: 2

This dynamic educational K'NEX set is right on target with STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics goals for education.

Challenge your students to build and control K'NEX models! Using the ingenious K'NEX Education Computer Control interface makes it possible.

Students write programs to control on-screen K'NEX models using the software included. K’NEX Interface is similar to a standard control interface when connected to a computer.

When kids create a control program and test it successfully, they can download it into the interface’s memory. Then they can build a K’NEX model and operate it independent of the computer! Modern technology is put to work in a way that kids appreciate.

Compatible with interactive whiteboards and PC Compatible, the advanced K’NEX Interface can simultaneously control up to 6 output devices (buzzers, bulbs, LEDs) and 4 input devices (push button switches and reed switches), and 2 motors.

Models are fully functioning replicas of real-world machines, including a Sliding Door, Elevator, Bascule Bridge, Oscillating Fan and an Amusement Park Ride.

Key Concepts Include:

Discovery & exploratory learning

Actively seeking solutions & innovations

Sequential thinking and identifying patterns

Critical thinking & problem solving

Design process/engineering design process

Systems and organization

Communication of mathematical thinking

Forces, energy and motion

Troubleshooting and optimization

Design testing, evaluation, making modifications

KNEX Education Computer Control

Students write programs controling on-screen K'NEX models using software included

Download into the interface memory and operate student built K'NEX models

Build 5 K'NEX models, one at a time

Models are fully functioning replicas of a Sliding Door, Elevator, Bascule Bridge, Oscillating Fan and Super Spinner Ride.

Key Concepts include Design Process/Engineering Design Process, Systems and Organization, Communication of Mathematical Thinking, Forces, Energy & Motion, Troubleshooting and Optimization, Exploratory Learning

Includes 699 K'NEX parts, K'NEX Computer Control Interface and software, 2 motors, 3 LEDs, 1 Buzzer, 2 Push Button Switches, 2 Reed Switch, 4 Magnets

Building instructions, student challenges and teacher guide included

Handy container for safe storage

Compatible with interactive whiteboards and PCs

Grades 3 to 8

Note: Standard K'NEX parts made in USA. Control box made in UK. Motor and Electronics made in China. Packaged in USA.


UPC	744476790187

Manufacturer SKU	79018

Date Added to Fat Brain Toys	6/5/2012

Manufacturer Recommended Minimum Age	9 years

Pieces	715

WARNING:
CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts.

Not for children under 3 yrs.

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