Ages: 8+
Ever fantasized about having a vending machine right in your room? With this amazing engineering kit, you can construct and tinker with your very own toy vending machine. First, follow the detailed step - by - step guide to put the machine together. Then, test and adjust it until it operates flawlessly. Stock your vending machine with all sorts of small candies or cool prizes and you're all set! Put in some coins and enjoy watching them get sorted, perform exciting stunts as they slide down the tracks, dispense prizes, and finally land in the coin bank at the base of the machine.
This fantastic vending machine features four main interactive parts. First, insert coins (quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies) into the slot at the top and turn a knob to sort the coins. Next, the coins enter an interactive coin track area where they roll down ramps, make jumps, and ring bells. After that, the coins reach a device that lets you make a 'purchase' with just a push of a button. Finally, your prize pops out of the machine, and the coins are neatly sorted into stacks by denomination in the bank.
The vending machine can either stand on a tabletop or hang on a wall. Use the small key to access the compartments and refill the prizes.
As you build and play with the vending machine, you'll explore concepts in physics, math, and mechanical engineering. Learn about gears, other simple machines, gravity, forces, motion, and collisions. Try out some basic math lessons related to coins and money.
- Build a unique toy vending machine that sorts coins, dispenses candy or small prizes, and also serves as a coin bank.
- Experiment to make coins do amazing tricks in the customizable coin track area.
- Learn about gears, gravity, forces, motion, collisions, and even do some simple money - related math lessons.
- Have fun with a gamified approach to engineering lessons and get a sweet candy reward.
- Refill the machine with your favorite treats and prizes for endless fun.
- Insert coins, turn the knob, make your choice, and enjoy both candy and STEM learning!
- Comes with an automatic coin - sorting bank.
- Can be placed on a tabletop or hung on a wall.
Using the candy vending machine is a breeze. First, assemble the machine following the step - by - step instructions in the kit. Once it's built, you can start stocking it with small candies or prizes. To operate, insert quarters, dimes, nickels, or pennies into the slot at the top and turn the knob to sort the coins. Watch as they roll down the track, perform stunts, and then use them to make a purchase by pushing a button. Your prize will pop out, and the coins will be sorted into the bank.
When refilling the machine, use the small key to access the compartments. Make sure not to overfill them so that the prizes can dispense properly.
Keep the machine away from water and excessive heat to avoid damage. If the coin track gets clogged, gently remove any stuck coins with a small tool. Periodically check the gears and moving parts to ensure they're working smoothly. Have a great time building and playing with your vending machine!
