Born on Kickstarter November 2015Thanks to the excellent backers who have supported us through four successful Kickstarter campaigns!! We couldn't have done it without you!!
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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.
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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.
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Getting Started (Setting up Wink)
Wink Lessons - Free Lessons, Learn to Code
Wink Software - Behaviors, Base Sketch
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Wink for Teachers and Educators
Wink and Ringo Comparison Guide
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Cute Bug To Learn the Basics
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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.
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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