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A model that walks is a big moment for a young builder, and the ant gets there quickly. It shows how a simple spinning motor can be turned into leg movement, which is a real piece of engineering.
It also uses bricks and parts that work with the rest of the SparkBlocks system.
Two things to weigh: it can't be used on its own, because it needs the Intro to Circuits Kit, and it is one build rather than a set of projects.
Description
SKU:
BC1501
The SparkBlocks 6-Legged Walking Ant is an add-on project kit that turns about 200 building bricks and a geared motor into a red ant that crawls across the table, powered by the SparkBlocks Intro to Circuits Kit.
What's inside
- About 200 building bricks
- 1 high-torque geared motor (N20)
- 1 wire block
- Word-free step-by-step instructions
How it works
Kids build the ant's body and six legs, connect the motor to the battery block from their Intro to Circuits Kit, and switch it on to watch the legs move in a walking gait.
What kids learn
- Mechanisms: how a turning motor becomes walking legs
- Circuits: connecting a motor to power and a switch
- Engineering: building a model that has to balance and move
Good to know before you buy
- Needs the Intro to Circuits Kit: this is an add-on build. The battery block and core circuit pieces come in the Intro to Circuits Kit, sold separately.
- Age: SparkBlocks recommends it for ages 8 and up.
- Price: $62.00 at SparkBlocks at the time of writing (US dollars for US visitors).
Who it's for
Kids who already have the SparkBlocks Intro Kit and want a quick, satisfying build that moves on its own.
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About
SparkBlocks
SparkBlocks was created by two parents who wanted to make STEM learning more hands-on, accessible, and fun. The idea began in 2021, when founder Mark started exploring how electronic components could be built directly into familiar construction bricks. After years of experimenting with circuits, connections, and designs, he developed a system that lets children bring their building creations to life with real electronics. Co-founder Holden joined in 2024 to help refine the system and bring it to more families.
SparkBlocks combines the creativity of construction play with the excitement of discovering how technology works. Its electronic building blocks connect with LEGO®-compatible bricks and can be used to create projects featuring lights, motors, switches, sensors, and sound. Children can follow visual instructions to build working models, then experiment with their own ideas, learning about circuits, engineering, and problem-solving along the way.
Designed for screen-free play, SparkBlocks encourages children to build, test, troubleshoot, and try again. The reusable components can be rearranged into new creations, allowing the possibilities to grow as a child's confidence and skills develop. By making real electronics tangible and playful, SparkBlocks helps young builders move beyond following instructions to understanding how things work and inventing something of their own.
