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Both my 5 year old and my 2 year old have a copy of this, and both of them love it for different reasons. But presumably this was actually posted because the s

Both my 5 year old and my 2 year old have a copy of this, and both of them love it for different reasons. But presumably this was actually posted because the sequel, Computer Engineering for Big Babies[0] will be available imminently? [0]: https://computerengineeringforbabies.com/products/computer-engineering-for-big-babies https://computerengineeringforbabies.com/products/computer-e...

varjag 3y ago
Frankly I posted it because am considering it for our 2yo and wanted some reviews not from the seller website :)
- sanderjd 3y ago
  Oh, yeah, it's great! A no-brainer if you're a computer nerd with young children :)
geerlingguy 3y ago
I backed both books, and both times there were some production issues—this time around, with two _switches_ instead of two buttons (so four possible states, more complex hardware, etc.), the production timeline has extended a few extra times. It's all much harder once you target child-proof design, especially since things like page lamination get tricky! It's been fun to watch and learn from (though I'm certain less fun on the production side) as someone who tracks a lot of hardware projects.
- sanderjd 3y ago
  Yeah I ordered a few, but filled out the form with "I don't need them before Christmas". But I got a message recently saying they're on their way now!
- swader999 3y ago
  Probably on purpose to show kids a bit what the real world is like.
kaetemi 3y ago
We got the new book here already. The switches feel a bit confusing as input on some of the pages, but it's fun for the kids to make the colorful less blink regardless.
achileas 3y ago
We got our copy of the sequel in time for Christmas. It was my 2 year old’s second favorite gift (after her gigantic stuffed cat of course)
hiroprot 3y ago
Fun fact about the sequel, it comes with a sticker that says "kids" that can optionally be used to cover up the Babies label, for those children who'd refuse to pick up anything that is targeted at babies :)
- ploxiln 3y ago
  The first book came with a bunch of stickers, saying "monsters", "kids", and some other funny ones I don't remember. (My sister gifted it to my 1yo daughter. I mostly enjoyed explaining to everyone who would listen how the latch circuit worked, and what it was for ...)

varjag 3y ago

Frankly I posted it because am considering it for our 2yo and wanted some reviews not from the seller website :)

sanderjd 3y ago
Oh, yeah, it's great! A no-brainer if you're a computer nerd with young children :)

geerlingguy 3y ago

I backed both books, and both times there were some production issues—this time around, with two _switches_ instead of two buttons (so four possible states, more complex hardware, etc.), the production timeline has extended a few extra times. It's all much harder once you target child-proof design, especially since things like page lamination get tricky! It's been fun to watch and learn from (though I'm certain less fun on the production side) as someone who tracks a lot of hardware projects.

sanderjd 3y ago
Yeah I ordered a few, but filled out the form with "I don't need them before Christmas". But I got a message recently saying they're on their way now!
swader999 3y ago
Probably on purpose to show kids a bit what the real world is like.

kaetemi 3y ago

We got the new book here already. The switches feel a bit confusing as input on some of the pages, but it's fun for the kids to make the colorful less blink regardless.

achileas 3y ago

We got our copy of the sequel in time for Christmas. It was my 2 year old’s second favorite gift (after her gigantic stuffed cat of course)

hiroprot 3y ago

Fun fact about the sequel, it comes with a sticker that says "kids" that can optionally be used to cover up the Babies label, for those children who'd refuse to pick up anything that is targeted at babies :)

ploxiln 3y ago
The first book came with a bunch of stickers, saying "monsters", "kids", and some other funny ones I don't remember. (My sister gifted it to my 1yo daughter. I mostly enjoyed explaining to everyone who would listen how the latch circuit worked, and what it was for ...)