I am not so familiar with the computer-stuff from LEGO and
Fischertechnik. When I started with Fischertechnik about 36 years ago
(damned I am old ...), everything was real mechanik, motors and
gearboxes and a lot of fantasy. I am still working with Fischertechnik
to build up mechanical samples of bigger arangements. This is also done
at several technical universities here in Germany.

But when I compare Fischertechnik with the LEGO of my junior today, I
would think, that LEGO is nice for playing. But to learn about
mechanics, I think Fischertechnik is the better way. I think, LEGO just
have to much preformed parts, just driving the kids in a direction.
Fischertechnik just gives us much more freedom to bring up and realize
kids fantasy. 

Last week he get a first hand on my Fischertechnik and I think, it was
the longest time mine ;-)

Ok, I need some new toys ... Any ideas?

Best Jens

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