In my childhood I got the most learning from the meccano-like kit. I
got a huge set at an (too) early age, but it lasted for many many
years, with some additions at some points.
In USSR we actually had to carry smaller kits to school, they were
part of obligatory learning in some grades.

I was using those parts for prototyping even after my childhood was over.
Larger kits included some motors, gearboxes, bulbs, switches etc.

I'm wondering what could be the best learning tool for my son. Lego's
are good, but you need those extremely expensive advanced sets to get
any real mechanics. Meccano-style sets that I have seen locally are
also very small, primitive and expensive.

> What I need to do is make up a small Meccano-type box of fittings.
> A couple of lead screws, a few nuts and bolts, bit of drilled panel,
> that sort of thing. Enough to make a crane or something with wheels
>
> I've had someone down in Christchurch wants a couple for a line-
> following bot for a uni project. I'm happy enough to oblige
>
> Joe



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