Tech Mobile equipment
Schools within our five-county service area have access to specialty technology and equipment to create hands-on learning experiences for students in grades K-12.
Learn more about program options in this no-cost, on-demand Tech Mobile Overview Course or work with your district-assigned Tech Mobile Coach to a schedule a rental of any of the equipment outlined below for instructional use.
Small kits and devices are a minimum of two-week rental, maximum of eight-week rental. Large equipment is a minimum of four-week rental, maximum of eight-week rental.
Small kits & devices
Beebots
Beebots
Ideal for K-2 students, these simple, programmable robots support understanding of basic algorithms. Set of 12 bots and accessories. Beebot rental binder >
Chipper Robotic Dogs
Chipper Robotic Dogs
Interactive robotic dogs with handheld controllers that introduce robotics to students. Set of three robotic dogs.
Cozmo
Cozmo
Learn beginning programming with this interactive robot that uses facial recognition software to add to the experience. Set of six robots and 18 cubes. Devices not included. Cozmo rental binder >
Lab Quest and Probes
Lab Quest and Probes
Sensors, probes, and monitors on an array of topics for hands-on learning and experiments.
LEGO We Do 2.0 Sets
LEGO We Do 2.0 Sets
Hands-on coding kits that combine science, engineering, and technology for elementary students. Kindergarten and up. Set of 15. Devices not included. LEGO We Do 2.0 rental binder >
littleBits
littleBits
Intuitive snap together circuitry kits that introduce elementary students to the basics of electricity. Fourth grade and up. Set of 15. littleBits rental binder >
Magnetic Fishing Kit
Magnetic Fishing Kit
Kindergarten or first grade. Includes 12 sets of materials and magnetic fishing poles for exploration of magnetism.
OSMOs
OSMOs
Cross-curricular tablet games and accessories that combine tactile learning with technology. Kindergarten and up. Set of 15 and accessories. Devices included (set of 15). OSMOs rental binder >
PEET Kits
PEET Kits
Preparatory Electricity and Electronics Training kits to develop students' basic electronic skills. Eighth grade and up. Set of 15. PEET kit rental binder >
Snap Circuits
Snap Circuits
Snap together circuitry kits to create student inventions that light up, make sound, and more. Set of 15. Snap Circuits rental binder >
Spheros
Spheros
Robotic toys that support learning to code using light, movement, and color. For all ages. Set of 15 robots and accessories. Devices not included. Sphero rental binder >
Large equipment
3D Printer
Creates simple 3D models by printing layer by layer. Adequate ventilation required. Models available include Makerbot, Ultimaker, and UPrint SE Plus. Starter materials included.
CNC Plasma Cutter
Cuts metal and mild steel up to 3/4-inch thick. Eye protection and welding gloves, coat, and helmet required.
CNC Router
Cuts, hollows, and grooves wood, plastic, MDF, and more. Eye and hearing protection required.
Embroidery Machine
Creates patterns on textiles for gifts, clothing, and more. Not for use with thick or tough materials.
Indoor Hydroponics System
Plant, grow, and experiment using this indoor growing system. Models available include producer and lab systems by Reality Works.
Laser Engraver
Etches surface of almost any material. Eye protection, gloves, and proper ventilation required.
UV Printer
Uses UV rays to dry and cure ink on various materials. Eye protection and adequate ventilation required. Materials not included.
Ready to get started?
For more information connect with your district's Tech Mobile Coach(es) or email techmobile@sourcewell-mn.gov.