When Pineapple Bun Meets Mechanical Engineering: Redefining the Joy of "Hands-on" Learning!

Mar 12
5 min read

Updated: Mar 18

We are excited to introduce our team's latest labor of love—the "Little Pineapple Turtle STEM Robotics Course"!

In today's STEM market, which is often flooded with coding and virtual screens, we constantly ask ourselves: have we neglected children's most primal instinct to explore? To help children rediscover the pure joy of "hands-on" making, we are launching a 100% Hong Kong locally designed robotics teaching kit that beautifully combines our traditional culture (the iconic Pineapple Bun) with the modern Maker spirit. We don't just teach kids how to assemble toys; we teach them to use an engineer's hands to feel the warmth of science.

Why Choose the "Little Pineapple Turtle"? Our Three Core Values:

1. The Collision of Culture and Technology: The Most Relatable STEMSTEM shouldn't just be cold wires and microchips. We've integrated the iconic Hong Kong "Pineapple Bun" element into our mechanical design to create the one-and-only "Little Pineapple Turtle". Who says turtles have to be slow? Equipped with an N20 DC motor, our Little Pineapple Turtle boasts an astonishing sprinting speed! This contrast of being "slow on the outside, fast on the inside" instantly captures students' curiosity and sparks their motivation for active inquiry.

2. Farewell to Screens, Return to Tactile Sensation (Hands-on Learning)Targeting K3 to P6 students, this time we focus on teaching mechanical structures through the lens of Local Culture × STEM Education.

Fine Motor Skills Training: Through twisting screws, installing bearings, and connecting circuits, we train students' hand-eye coordination and focus.
Visible Principles: The transparent structural design makes the process of "converting electrical energy into kinetic energy" and "driving the wheel axle" clear at a glance, materializing abstract physics into something they can see and touch.

3. Environmental Protection and Sustainability: The Best Choice for School Procurement. We deeply understand schools' concerns regarding consumable materials. The Little Pineapple Turtle uses high-quality configurations to solve the pain point of traditional "play and throw away" teaching kits:

Type-C Rechargeable Battery: A built-in, reusable rechargeable battery (not single-use), which is both eco-friendly and saves long-term operational costs for schools.
Durable PLA Material: A 3D printed structure with a rounded-corner safety design, making it highly durable and perfectly suited for repeated classroom use.

Flexible Course Structure

This course is designed with flexibility in mind. It only takes 2 lessons (60 minutes each) to complete the entire learning journey from theory and assembly to competition. It is highly suitable for General Studies classes, STEM weeks, or after-school interest groups.

Lesson 1: Structure and Assembly (Maker Mindset)
- Understanding Robot Structure: Disassembling the "skeleton" (chassis) and "muscles" (motor) of the Little Pineapple Turtle.
- Hands-on Practice: Learning to use tools (screwdrivers) and assembly logic, cultivating problem-solving skills and patience.
Lesson 2: Circuits and the Speed Cup (Showcase)
- Circuit Principles: Hands-on connection of JST wires to bring the Little Pineapple Turtle to life.
- [The Climax] Little Pineapple Turtle Speed Cup: Hosting a class competition where students validate their assembly results amidst cheers, gaining a massive sense of achievement.

Learning Outcomes

Through this course, students will be able to:

✅ Understand the operating principles of DC motors and simple mechanical structures.

✅ Master basic tool usage skills and step-by-step logical thinking.

✅ Experience the innovative spirit of combining Hong Kong local culture with technology.

✅ Establish a broad perspective that "you can build robots without coding."

Product Specifications and Packages

Target Audience: K3 (Upper Kindergarten) / Primary 1–6 students
Teaching Kit: Includes 3D printed components, DC motor, Type-C rechargeable battery, and tools.
Price: $370 HKD / unit
Teacher Support: We provide comprehensive teaching guides, step-by-step assembly diagrams, extension discussion topics, and outcome showcases.

The Little Pineapple Turtle is more than just a robot; it is a child's first key to the world of engineering. Let's work together and use our signature "Hong Kong Speed" to race to new heights in STEM!

👉 Inquire now about school promotion plans across all districts/sample trials.

當菠蘿包遇上機械工程：重新定義「動手做」的快樂學習！

今天向大家介紹我們團隊的最新心血結晶——「小菠龜 STEM 機械人課程」！在現今充斥著編程與虛擬屏幕的 STEM 市場中，我們時常反思：我們是否忽略了孩子最原始的探索本能？為了讓孩子們重新體驗「動手做」的樂趣，我們推出了一套 100% 香港本土設計，結合傳統文化（菠蘿包）與現代創客（Maker）精神的機械人教材。我們不只教孩子組裝玩具，更教他們用工程師的雙手，去觸摸科學的溫度。

為什麼選擇「小菠龜」？我們的三大核心價值：

1. 文化與科技的碰撞：最有親切感的 STEMSTEM 不應只是冷冰冰的電線與晶片。我們將香港標誌性的「菠蘿包」元素融入機械設計，創造出獨一無二的「小菠龜」。誰說烏龜一定慢？小菠龜配備 N20 直流馬達，擁有驚人的衝刺速度！這種「外表慢、實際快」的反差，能瞬間抓住學生的好奇心，激發主動探究的動機。

2. 告別屏幕，回歸指尖的觸感 (Hands-on Learning)針對 K3 至 P6 學生，這次我們以本地文化 × STEM 教育的機械結構教學為主。

訓練精細動作： 透過扭螺絲、安裝軸承、連接電路，訓練學生的手眼協調與專注力。
看得見的原理： 透明化的結構設計，讓「電能轉化為動能」、「帶動輪軸」的過程一目了然，將抽象物理具象化。

3. 環保與永續：學校採購的最佳選擇我們深知學校對耗材的顧慮。小菠龜採用高品質配置，解決傳統教材「玩完即棄」的痛點：

Type-C 充電池： 內置可重覆充電池（非一次性電池），既環保又為學校節省長期營運成本。
堅固 PLA 材質： 3D 打印結構，圓角安全設計，耐用且適合課堂重複使用。

靈活的課程架構

本課程設計靈活，只需 2 堂課（每堂 60 分鐘），即可完成從理論、組裝到競賽的完整學習歷程。非常適合常識科、STEM 週或課後興趣班。

第一堂：結構與組裝（Maker 思維）
- 認識機械人結構：拆解小菠龜的「骨骼」（底盤）與「肌肉」（馬達）。
- 動手實作：學習使用工具（螺絲刀）及組裝邏輯，培養解難能力與耐性。
第二堂：電路與極速盃（成果展示）
- 電路原理：親手連接 JST 電線，讓小菠龜獲得生命。
- 【高潮環節】小菠龜極速盃：舉辦班級競賽，讓學生在歡呼聲中驗證自己的組裝成果，獲得巨大的成就感。