Description
The Little Train Mechatronics Kit is a hands-on engineering build designed to help students understand how motion is transferred through connected mechanical systems.
In this kit, a powered rear motor—controlled by the C2G Mini Microcontroller—drives the train forward while a system of linked components transfers that motion to the front wheels. As the motor turns, students can clearly observe how rotational energy moves through the structure, causing multiple wheels to turn together in a coordinated way.
This visible, mechanical connection makes the Little Train especially effective for teaching foundational mechatronics concepts such as motion transfer, synchronization, and mechanical dependency. Students don’t just see the train move—they see how and why it moves.
Younger learners benefit from the immediate visual feedback as linked parts move together, reinforcing cause-and-effect relationships. Older students can dive deeper, experimenting with motor speed, timing, and programming logic to explore efficiency, consistency, and system behavior.
By combining physical mechanics with programmable control, the Little Train Kit bridges the gap between traditional mechanical builds and modern robotics, giving students a clear, intuitive introduction to how real-world machines operate.
