Ages 8+ years
Build 2 working Walkie Talkies with a communication range of over 1,600 feet!
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The Gearjits Circuits: Walkie Talkies kit from MindWare® invites young builders to construct two real working Walkie Talkies using precut wooden pieces and authentic electronic components. Kids ages 8 and up explore circuitry as they assemble microphones, motherboards, speakers, antennas, push‑to‑talk buttons and more. Once complete, the Walkie Talkies offer an impressive communication range of over 1,600 feet, perfect for adventure play and cooperative missions.
The kit includes 30 wooden pieces, detailed illustrated instructions, and all the screws and electronic parts needed for a successful build. This STEM experience strengthens problem‑solving, fine motor skills and hands-on understanding of how sound and circuits work. A unique blend of engineering and imaginative play, this kit provides a rewarding challenge with a functional payoff.
Features:
What's in the box: 93-piece kit includes 4 wood sheets with 30 pre-cut pieces, 2 electric motherboards with microphone, 2 antennas, 2 battery compartments, 2 speakers, 2 press-to-talk buttons, 10 short screws, 2 medium screws, 22 long screws, 18 flanged screws, 1 screwdriver and illustrated instructions.
Assembled size: Each Walkie Talkie measures 2.75 x 1.25 x 5 inches (LxWxH).
⇒ Kit requires 6 AAA batteries, which are NOT included.