Bee-Bot Resources | Pixie Resources
Pixie vs Bee-Bot
All details provided are the opinion of a teacher and not of ASK or KentNGfL.
The Pixie and the Bee-Bot are both brilliant!
Here are a few points of comparison to help you choose the one which best suits your needs.
| Pixie | Bee-Bot | |||
| Power source: | Internal rechargeable battery. Plugs straight in. |
| 3x AA batteries Requires a screwdriver. Requires external battery recharger. |
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| Controls | 1 press = 1 step forwards backwards right left wait clear memory |
| 1 press = 1 step |
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| Step size change | yes |   | no | - |
| Turn change | yes |
| no | - |
| Adaption to theme | Simple box appearance great for adaption to theme. Lends longevity. Children and adults can paint their own jacket in a simple paint package. |
| Curved shape makes it more difficult to adapt to your theme. May limit continued interest. Can buy clip on covers. |
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| Lights | Single green light flashes with each step. |
| Eyes which flash with each step. Eye flashes make the steps very clear. |
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| Pause | No pause after each step. Moves at one Pixie length per second (11cm/sec). Benefits to pace of work. |
| Bee-Bot pauses after each step. Hence children can count the steps as they are completed. |
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| Step size | One Pixie length. |  | 15cm |  |
| Sound | Beep for each step. No mute. |
| Beep for each step. Includes a mute mode. |
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| Appearance | Plain |
| Cute bee. |
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| Aids adaption to theme |
| May limit adaption to theme |
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| Price | £120.00 +p&p |
| £39.99 +p&p |
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| On Screen Simulator | Free to download from: www.swallow.co.uk/ Very clear and simple. Children can quickly relate what they see with the robot in real life. |
| Available to purchase from: |
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| Extras | Pen holder, (Scribble Pack) |
| Activity mats Sequence cards Road sign and arches Battery recharger Clip-on shells |
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