Our Full Collection of DIY Kits
From mechanical marvels to electronic wonders, explore our range of hands-on kits designed to turn screen time into build time. Everything your child needs to start is inside the box.
Big builds start with a single box. Here’s a peek at our collection, designed to turn curiosity into creation.
Meet some of our most popular mechanical and electronic kits: The Demolisher catapult, the speedy Volt Viper car, the projectile-flinging Spin Shot, and the creative Art Bot.
Build your own working catapult with The Demolisher. This kit is a fantastic introduction to levers, tension, and projectile physics, inspired by historical engineering.
A closer look at the assembled Demolisher catapult, ready for action. It's a project that's as fun to play with as it is to build.
The finished catapult, a testament to the power of gears, levers, and a child's focus.
Unboxed and ready to build. Our catapult kit sits ready, showcasing the satisfying complexity that awaits.
Here, we're using a rotary tool to fine-tune a part for the catapult, showing how real tool skills can be integrated into the build.
See the Demolisher DIY kit in action. This video shows the final assembly steps and the satisfying launch.
A quick demonstration of how the catapult's winding mechanism works, building tension for a powerful launch.
Follow along with this step-by-step assembly of the catapult kit, from base and frame to the final trigger mechanism.
About Our Full Collection of DIY Kits
Unlike standard plastic toys that are discarded after one use, our kits are built with durable 3D-printed PLA parts and real hardware like screws and gears. You won't find glue guns or frantic trips to the hardware store here; every kit comes complete with all the components your child needs to build, test, and troubleshoot their own functional machine.
Real Tools, Real Confidence
We started Tinkernauts because we wanted to stop saying no to curiosity. When a child picks up a mini-wrench and assembles a working catapult, they aren't just following instructions. They are learning about tension, leverage, and the physics of the messy middle. Our kits are designed to be challenging but achievable, helping children aged 7-14 develop a genuine maker mindset.
What’s in the Box?
We avoid the cheap, single-use plastic common in modern toys. Instead, we use durable, 3D-printed PLA frames and modular electronics.
- Mechanical Marvels: Think catapults and gear-driven cars. You’ll find custom 3D-printed parts, M3/M4 screws, and high-tension rubber bands.
- Electronic Wonders: Projects like our Art Bot or Bluetooth speakers include functional PCBs, rechargeable batteries, and genuine motors.
Built for Tinkering
We include a digital guide via QR code for each build, but we encourage kids to experiment beyond the instructions. If a build does not work the first time, that is not a failure. It is a prototype. We want kids to diagnose why the gear slipped or why the circuit did not close. By treating every mistake as a learning opportunity, we are helping build the problem-solvers of tomorrow, not just passive consumers. Whether you are in Bengaluru and want to visit our studio or you are anywhere else in India looking for a screen-free weekend project, we have a kit that fits.
Tinkernauts
We are Tinkernauts, and we believe a confident child is a safe child. We are here to help you trade screen time for hands-on tinkering with kits that actually work.
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