Can the Equipment Kits Be Used For a New Group of Students In the Future?
Generally speaking, equipment kits are reusable the next semester or following year for a new group of students with a few caveats:
- Small parts such as resistors and LEDs do tend to wear out and break with repeated use, we do recommend planning to replace these items regularly (please note, these are the inexpensive parts of the kit and we can help you with bulk replacements)
- How well the equipment will last from one class to the next is dependent on how gentle the students are with it. Equipment should be treated carefully and stored appropriately. Replacement parts for all kits can be purchased individually on our website.
- The primary components on the robot chassis are not meant to be disassembled and therefore we would recommend planning to replace them for each new group of students (this includes the chassis plates, breadboard, hardware, wheels, and motors).
Please note, individual components and equipment sets can be purchased individually as needed as enrollment numbers increase or as equipment is damaged by students.
While equipment kits are reusable, student licenses are consumable and must be purchased for each new group of students. Please see the student license information.