My son is in 6th grade and has been bugging me to get him started in robotics. In reviewing the many options, I decided that VEX seemed to be the best quality and support combination out there, so I’ve decided to go this route.
My next issue is which set to start him out with, the VEX IQ Super Kit P/N 228-2500 or the HEXBUG VEX IQ Robotics Construction Set P/N 228-4444. I am unable to find a true parts list for the HEXBUG kit, so I cannot do a true comparison between the contents of the two kits. The Super Kit appears to have approximately 100 more pieces and is about $100 more. However, depending on what those pieces are, it may be worth the extra expense.
Also, I am curious regarding the relationship between HEXBUG and VEX IQ as the VEX website doesn’t even list the 228-4444 part number and searches come back with no results, yet they have the assembly instructions in their “Explore” section.
I am open to any suggestions as I am new to all of this. Thanks in advance…