Neon Genius

UV Reactive Invention and Simple Machines Set

The Lux Blox Neon Genius set combines colorful construction with an introductory mechanical project. Learners use 148 UV reactive pieces and accessories to build a spinning wheel powered by pulleys and rubber band tension, then reuse the components to create original machines, structures, and inventions. Under a black light, the brightly colored pieces respond to ultraviolet light, adding an engaging visual element to building and design investigations.

Learning Objectives

• Explore pulleys, rotational motion, tension, and energy transfer
• Follow illustrated steps to construct a functional spinning wheel
• Investigate how axles and wheels support movement
• Develop spatial reasoning, sequencing, fine motor coordination, and persistence
• Apply creativity and engineering thinking to original inventions

What Is Included

• 148 Lux Blox pieces and accessories
• 28 orange squares
• 28 yellow squares
• 28 neon green squares
• 28 teal blue squares
• 20 white trigons
• 4 number 7 axles
• 4 square wheels
• 4 trigon wheels
• 4 seven inch rubber bands
• Instructions for constructing a spinning wheel project

Educational Use

This compact set is ideal for homeschool STEM lessons, simple machine studies, independent building, invention challenges, and light related enrichment activities. A black light is not included and is only needed to view the ultraviolet reactive effect. The building activities can be completed without one.