I’m hesitating between Vex Go and Lego Education Spike for my 7 years old son who’s interested in robotics.

Vex has a good organization system which is a big plus, but Lego looks like it has more cool things you can do with it.

I wanted to compare what customers thought but I have trouble finding indormation so I’m turning to you. Anyone has had experience with these products or any other?

Thank you

  • JackGreenEarth@lemm.eeEnglish
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    1 month ago

    I’ve used the Vex and Lego before, I prefer Lego personally as you can just use a Scratch plugin for it, whereas Vex requires its own programming language which is similar to Scratch but subtly different.

  • sbv@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    1 month ago

    I got a Spike Prime for my guy when he was around seven or eight. He liked the idea and played with it a bit, but the novelty wore off and he stopped. He’s grabbed it a few times since then to mess about, but it doesn’t hold his attention.

    I think the Spike stuff works best when solving a challenge or working with a team.

  • Rabidranger@lemmy.world
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    1 month ago

    Lego. Then he can compete in his schools FLL competitions and be far ahead of the other kids on his team. I am a coach for this year’s FLL team as well. No experience with the vex though.