Solenoid Engine Kit – Brick-Compatible STEM Motor

Childrens science kits

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Source last checkedJul 23, 2026

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Program and school year: FTC-PEP · 2026-27
Rule pack: step-up-ftc-pep-2026-27 · v1.0.1
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Source freshness: Review due · Low

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Bring science and engineering to life with the Solenoid Engine Kit, a LEGO-compatible model designed for STEM education (Ages 12+). By removing the casing, it reveals the sparks, magnetic fields, pistons, and crankshaft that transform electricity into elegant motion. Use it for physics lessons, homeschool projects, science fairs, or hands-on engineering education. It is both a striking display piece and a fully functional motor you can integrate into projects or classroom demonstrations. Includes an educational booklet to learn about the science behind. What You Build<ul><li>Nearly 400 LEGO-compatible parts, including a solid brass flywheel, nautilus and oval gears, custom linkages, and unique motion components.</li><li>A transparent structure that makes invisible electric and magnetic principles easy to observe.</li><li>Durable construction for repeated building, STEM activities, and lab-style use.</li></ul>Why It's Unique Created by Vsauce and The Curiosity Box, this engine connects theory with practice by making concepts in energy, circuits, mechanics, and motion tangible. It inspires discovery-based learning and gives students and hobbyists a real-world look at how motors work. Includes 5 pairs of Nautilus Gears, 5 pairs of Oval Gears, 5 Geneva Mechanisms, 5 Square Gears, 5 Direction-Changing Gears, and an educational booklet—a rare collection for exploring advanced gear ratios, motion control, and mechanical indexing. Visit our website to see all gears in action. Who It's For Educators, homeschool families, makers, hobbyists, and aspiring engineers who want meaningful STEM experiences that blend physics, engineering, electric systems, and design. More than a model, it is an educational tool that turns invisible science into something you can see, build, and understand.

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Catalog: A Curiosity Box
Source type: Search
Link status: Stepup product link
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Publisher: Step Up For Students
Applies to: FTC-PEP · 2026-27
Effective dates: Jul 1, 2026 — Jun 30, 2027
Source last modified: Jul 14, 2026
Reviewed by Navigator: Jul 23, 2026
Review due: Aug 14, 2026

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