Blix Boffin Then vs Now: What’s New in the Latest Version?

If you have experimented with any of our Blix Boffin products, you must know how engaging and educational they can be. Boffn has been the ideal STEM robotics kit chosen by schools and parents to help children understand coding, algorithms, logic, and real-world applications in a fun way.

But every great product needs to evolve.

One thing that we take very seriously is our customer feedback, and we have been keeping a close watch on every single one of them. This made one thing clear: while the learning experience was great, Bix Boffin needed small improvements that could make it look better, smoother, and more intuitive.

Why Did We Decide to Upgrade Boffin?

The experience a child should have while engaging with any robotics kit should be effortless and exciting, not confusing and frustrating.

The feedback we received from our customers was small but highlighted these very things, which directly affect how confidently a child engages with it. The users told us:

• Electronics felt slightly exposed
• Connections didn’t always feel secure
• Kids sometimes weren’t sure if they had connected things correctly

So, this upgrade wasn’t just about making the Boffin look better; it was about making the overall experience more seamless.

What’s New in the Latest Version of Blix Boffin?

Boffin is now safer and easier for kids to handle, with a protective casing around electrical components.

To make all the connections more secure and durable, we have replaced the Relimate connector with RJ11 connectors. We specifically chose RJ11 for the click sound that it makes when connected properly. This provides simple feedback and reduces confusion about whether it is connected in the right way or not.

To ensure a smoother beginner experience for kids exploring STEM coding kits, we enhanced the IDE (coding interface) to support Boffin coding.

So, What Makes the New Boffin Worth It?

When our team designs any product, whether it’s an upgrade or a new product altogether, they make sure to create an experience where children feel secure and confident to explore, make mistakes, and try again.

And with Boffin being a major part of our STEM Labs kit that we provide to schools, we worked on upgrading the Boffin to make learning intuitive, reduce friction, and let kids focus on understanding how things in the world work, through building and experimenting.

If you’re looking to introduce your child to hands-on learning through a STEM robotics kit, now is the perfect time to get started.

Explore all our Boffin models or our full range of robotics kits for kids and find the right one for your child’s learning journey.