Is it safe for my child?
It runs on 5 V from a USB cable, like a phone. The relay switch is for low-voltage things only. Never connect mains electricity. Read the safety rules.
Quick answers for parents
Short answers to the questions that matter before you buy. Each one links to more detail further down.
What age is it for?
Ages 10 and up. Younger builders need an adult nearby. At any age, an adult does the Wi-Fi setup and the gas-sensor test.
What does it cost?
In Pakistan, one kit is PKR 40,000. You order online and pay by bank transfer. Outside Pakistan, a kit is USD 200, and we send a written quote for delivery. Price and order.
What is in the box?
One board with 6 parts built in, and 9 parts that plug into it. See every part.
Does my child need to code?
No. They start with buttons and sliders on a screen. Then they build if-then rules from menus. Writing real code is an optional step after the lessons.
How long does it take?
Each lesson takes 45 to 60 minutes. There are 32 lessons, so one a week lasts 32 weeks. Plan your pace.
Which phone or computer works?
A computer with Chrome, Edge or Firefox, plus the free MakerBuddy extension. Or Safari on a Mac, iPhone or iPad. Android phones and tablets don't work yet. Check your home.
Does it need an account?
No accounts and no sign-up. Readings and commands stay on your home Wi-Fi. The web app and the Chrome and Edge extensions count visits with Google Analytics.
Who makes it?
OR97, a company in Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan, makes the kit. MakerBuddy is its learning brand. Muhammad Afzal, an educator and engineer, started it in July 2025. About us.
Safety rules to go over together
Read these rules with your child before the first build. Tick each one when you have talked about it. Your ticks stay in this browser.
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What your child learns
Your child uses a screen, but the fun happens on the table. They plug in a sensor: a part that measures things like heat, light or distance. They watch its number change on the screen. Then they make a light, a motor, a buzzer or a small screen react.
The 32 lessons grow with your child, in three stages:
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Buttons and sliders (Lessons 1 to 20)
Your child switches lights and motors from the dashboard, a screen of buttons and sliders in the web browser. Each new part gets its own lesson.
- 2
If-then rules (Lessons 21 to 32)
They build rules from menus, like “if the soil is dry, sound the buzzer”. The board saves the rules and runs them by itself, even after it is switched off and on.
- 3
Real code, if they want it (after the lessons)
The lessons do not teach programming. Later, your child can write real code for the same board, with its free open-source software.
Try it now. Build the kind of rule your child will make, then move the slider and watch what happens.
A quick first win
Six parts are built into the board: two lights, a button, a light sensor, a buzzer and a knob. Lessons 4 to 8 use only those, so your child gets to “it works!” fast.
Gadgets aren't magic
Your child learns that they can look inside technology, change it and make their own.
Not giving up
Projects rarely work the first time. Each mistake shows what to fix next. Your child learns to test, fix and try again.
Real skills under the fun
Each project mixes a little logic, a little electronics and reading numbers. These are the basics behind robots and smart home gadgets.
First builds to try together
Look at the ideas together and let your child choose. Some help at home, like a plant reminder. Some are just for fun, like a motion alarm. None of them needs code.
Smart Night Light
No codeThe board's blue light turns on by itself when the room gets dark. Try a few dark levels, and find out why the best level changes from room to room.
Plant Thirst Tracker
No codeSet "dry" and "wet" with the soil sensor's calibration. When the soil gets too dry, a light or a beep reminds you to water the plant.
Room Thermometer
No codeRead the room temperature on the dashboard. Write it down every hour for a day, and look for changes caused by sun or open windows.
Pedestrian Light
No codeA crossing light shows red, yellow, then green, each for a set time, and beeps when it is safe to cross. Do it by hand on the dashboard first, then as an automatic rule.
Motion Alarm
No codeWhen the motion sensor sees movement, the buzzer sounds and the blue light flashes. Walk past it to find out how far away it can see you.
Digital Pet
No codeWhen the motion sensor sees you, the text screen shows a happy face and the buzzer beeps hello. When nobody is near, a second rule shows a sad face.
Bigger builds. These two finished builds have step-by-step photo guides on Hackster.io.
Smart Pet Feeder
When the motion sensor sees your pet, the servo opens and lets out a small portion of food.
Step-by-step guide for the Smart Pet Feeder (opens Hackster.io in a new tab)
Smart Car Parking Garage
A sensor spots an approaching car, the servo opens the garage door, and the board shows when it is clear to drive in.
Step-by-step guide for the Smart Car Parking Garage (opens Hackster.io in a new tab)
Another bigger build watches a room's temperature and movement together. Find it as “Baby Room Monitor” among the 50 project ideas.
What comes in the box
Every kit is the MakerBuddy IoT Kit V1.0. Here is the whole kit in one photo.
- 1board, the MakerBuddy IoT Kit V1.0
- 6parts built into the board
- 9parts that plug into it
The board comes in purple or green. Both colours are the same board.
The photo also shows cables, a small bulb, a small motor with a fan blade, craft sticks and a screwdriver. Ask us which of these come with your kit.
Here is every part, what your child can make with it, and the lesson that teaches it.
What you need at home
Besides the kit, have these ready. Tick them off as you go.
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The first setup, done once. Lesson 3 walks you through it.
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Power the board
Plug it into a USB charger or a computer. A new board makes its own Wi-Fi network, called
MakerBuddy_XXXX. - 2
Join that network
Use your phone or computer. The password is
12345678. Then openhttp://192.168.4.1. - 3
Pick your home Wi-Fi
A grown-up types its password. Give the board a name, such as
makerbuddy-01. - 4
Connect
The board restarts and joins your Wi-Fi. Open the dashboard and type the board's name.
How long the lessons take
The lessons are free web pages, with pictures, a short “Did you get it?” check and a “Try it” demo in the browser. The demo works with no kit.
Start with Lesson 1. Lesson 3 is the first setup. In Lesson 4, your child switches a light on from the screen. You can try its demo together tonight, even before the kit arrives.
How to help without taking over
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Ask for a guess first
“What do you think the sensor will show?”
- 2
Let the first version be rough
A cardboard model that works is real progress.
- 3
Change one thing at a time
Then, if it stops working, you know what caused it.
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Praise the explanation
Knowing why it works matters more than making it look perfect.
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Ask for version two
“What would you change next time?”
Price and how to order
In Pakistan, one kit costs PKR 40,000.
Ordering in Pakistan, step by step:
- 1
Order
Fill in the form on the Get the kit page. The bank details appear straight away.
- 2
Pay
Send a bank transfer to OR97's UBL account. Type your order number in the reference box.
- 3
Send the receipt
By email or WhatsApp.
- 4
Get the kit
We check your payment, call you to agree delivery, and send the kit.
Questions before you buy? Email info@makerbuddy.cc or call +92 332 3336797. You can also join our WhatsApp Community (opens in a new tab).
