Makeblock Smart World 3-in-1 Add-on Pack for mBot2 Programmable Robot Car Toy

Arrived on time and my children went fast to build it. Build time was about 40 min the instructions was a little difficult to follow for the kids.The cyberpi came with preprogrammed stuff so was easy to validate proper install. The kids are using the bluetooth and tablet for basic programming. So far great tool.

PlusPrice - for a robot like this - really? well done !Features - check out website - so many cool and fun thingsInstall - EasyQuality - Built well - you could tell from packaging that it was going to be goodSupport - Email them and in 24 hrs you get a great and clear responseCommunity - Large - lots of people giving advice and supportUpgrades - I got the pick up arm - so fun !. I would buy more when available.MinusNothing really - The Internet of things options is not that impressive yet - but I bet in time will be !The phone app control is silly but super easy and I am sure they give that for instant gratification to maneuver the robot immediately. So again - Brilliant!

The media could not be loaded. I'm an 80 year old grandfather of 5. Several years ago I bought an mBot for my oldest. Recently I bought an mBot Neo (aka mBot 2) for myself. What fun! This new version is full of great capabilities to stimulate my aging grey matter. My 2 year old granddaughter is into police cars and I have programmed it to look and sound like one. (See attached video.)Like other MakeBlock kits the mBot Neo is solidly constructed of beautiful blue anodized aluminum. It is easy to put together, and the block style programming language makes it possible for kids and aging seniors to teach it new tricks. The block-style language can also be used as a stepping stone to learn the professional Python language.I wish there was more in the way of tutorials for programming the mBot, but technical support (located in Shenzhen, China) is excellent. And there are lots of videos on YouTube to help.The older mBot kit is still available, but I recommend going straight to the mBot Neo because it has so much more to offer. I also recommend getting the MakeBlock Bluetooth Controller which enables remote control of the Bot. (Robotic operation is autonomous.) I set up obstacle courses in my living room to keep my hand / eye coordination sharp.If you decide to buy one of these for your kids or grandkids, I have only one caution: you may want it all for yourself.

We received new parts that helped solve our problem. Thank you!The drive motors on MBot2 not working and then issue with add-on pack Smart World Add on pack. We are still waiting for customer support to send us a new part. Thank you!

I just received the mBot NEO to use with my class. We have the previous mBots and love them. This new mBot NEO has many new features that my kids are going to go crazy over. You can watch me unbox it here:https://youtu.be/QZf4M2AdqhAIt was relatively easy to build and there are multiple forms of instruction. I used a combination of the printed guide and the online directions. The printed guide is helpful because you can match the screws with the actual size photo to make sure you have the correct item each step of the way. I'm not the most technical and it did take me a minute to notice that the included screwdriver switches from a Phillips to a hex nut, but after I figured that out, it was smooth sailing. 4th and 5th graders can build this with limited supervision. Feel free to check out my build video. If I can build it, they can. https://youtu.be/3SHgRf6MmBoThe battery is AMAZING. Such a huge improvement! It lasts 5 hours and is rechargeable without taking the robot apart. This is one of the features that my robotics team is most excited about. It simply connects to a computer or USB charging cube with one cord.The built-in features get you moving immediately and they have added some really cute features for the younger kids. The Makeblock app controls the robot and we used it on an iPad. Easy peasy. You can take a look at me testing them out here: https://youtu.be/XqI5VxB9yMEThe voice controls are fantastic and will be a huge hit with my nonreaders. You can. check out a video of me using them here: https://youtu.be/svA39uDeLmEThis is great value for the money. It is sturdy and easily controlled and perfect for your robotic enthusiasts.#OMGRobots

many many projects that can be done with this kit! great for homeschoolers, lots of coding projects!! my young kid love it and this got them into coding!!

I'd consider myself to be mechanically inclined and it took me about an hour to assemble the robotic arm. The directions are OK, but lack any written description to go along with the pictures. It was a tedious process with small pieces, and I could envision people getting very frustrated. I struggle to think that a child younger than 10 could do it alone.After I assembled the arm, I was disappointed to find that one of the servos was faulty. I took it apart and found that something within the motor is binding, preventing it from spinning freely. This will ultimately force me to return it for a refund.The real issue with the MakeBlock Neo v2 (and I assume other related products) is the quality and ease of use of their software. The mBlock app for Android is totally non-functional as far as I can tell. The Windows Desktop version doesn't seem to support Bluetooth, which was big draw for me. The only fully functioning version of the app I found was the web version. Even then, I experienced occasional connectivity issues. I find it hard to believe that these applications are geared toward children. There are no guided walkthroughs or tutorials, and the user interface is quite complicated.Overall, I love this concept, but the execution is less than stellar. If you're mechanically inclined and are an experienced programmer or PC user, then you can likely fight your way around these issues. Don't buy this thinking that you'll have it assembled and running without going through trials and tribulations.