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Born on Kickstarter November 2015

Thanks to the excellent backers who have supported us through four successful Kickstarter campaigns!! We couldn't have done it without you!!

Wink2 - Learn to code with this entry level robot.

Wink is a learning platform for those totally new to writing computer code.  Wink was born on Kickstarter in November 2015 and began shipping to backers mid December 2015. 
  • Programmed with Arduino ~ Free and open programming software
  • Easy to learn programming language
  • Re-program Wink as many times as you like
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Know Scratch?  You're ready for Wink!

Wink is perfect for kids, students, and grownups taking their very first steps into written programming code. If you already know Scratch then you're ready to move on writing your own code. You'll learn the basics of the C language in an easy, non-complicated way.

Teachers and educators LOVE our free lessons. They make it easy to learn on your own or lead classes and workshops, even if the teacher is new to coding as well. Ask us about educator discounts on 10+ units.

  • Easy to follow lesson series
  • Learn basic C programming while teaching Wink to do fun things
  • Ideal for classroom instruction and workshops
  • ​Basic smarts for light seeking, line following, and barrier detection
  • Programmed using  popular (and free!) Arduino coding environment​

Getting Started  (Setting up Wink)

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Get up and running quickly with your Wink robot. The Getting Started page and video will walk you through downloading the software required to play with Wink.

Wink Lessons - Free Lessons, Learn to Code

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Check out our easy to follow lesson plan and learn how to write actual programming code to control your Wink robot!

Wink Software - Behaviors, Base Sketch

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Download a copy of the software originally loaded on Wink, as well as the "Base Sketch", which is a template you'll use to write your own code.

Wink for Teachers and Educators

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Wink was specifically designed for easy use in classroom, workshop, and makerspace settings. Visit our educators page to learn more.

Wink and Ringo Comparison Guide

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Wink and Ringo are similar robots. Check out this quick overview guide highlighting the differences between the two robots.
  • Comparision Guide

Cute Bug To Learn the Basics


  • Arduino UNO processor
  • Ninja style agility
  • 4 Bottom Edge & Line Following Sensors
  • 2 RGB LED Eyes (NeoPixel lights)
  • Barrier Detection
  • 3 Ambient / IR Light Sensors
  • 1 IR LED Transmitters
  • On-board automatic battery charging
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Based on Arduino: Wink is based on the Arduino UNO.  He has the same Atmel ATMega328p microprocessor. This simple 8-bit processor is perfect for learning the basics. Code is written using the Arduino IDE which is free and open source.

Works on Most Computers: The Arduino development environment runs on Windows, Mac, most Linux computers, Raspberry Pi, and even Chromebooks.

Fast Motors: Wink's motors are FAST. At full speed he can zoom across a floor or table in the wink of an eye. Each motor can be independently driven forward or backward and at any variable speed.


RGB Eyes: Wink's eyes can be made any color you can think of and controlled individually to give your Wink a personality. Eye brightness can also be carefully controlled.


Ambient Light Sensors: Three light sensors on the top side can measure light from directly ahead, as well as 45 degrees to either side. The sensors enable light seeking and behaviors activated by lights.


Barrier Headlight: An infrared barrier headlight is tucked under Wink's nose. This can be used together with the ambient light sensors to detect obstacles several inches in front of the robot.


Line and Edge Sensors: An array of four bottom sensors along Wink's front bottom allow for high speed line following as well as edge detection.


Button: You will learn how to read the user button in your code and change how Wink reacts to it.


Sound: A piezo sound element allows simple tone chirps for audio feedback and creating alarm behaviors. 


Battery: An onboard rechargeable 240 mAh LiPo battery provides hours of run time.


​Charging: A complete automatic charging solution is provided right onboard. Simply plug Wink into the programming adapter and he automatically charges and stops charging when full. A charge in progress LED tells you when he's completely charged.
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