Kano's 2018 Computer Kit is extremely cool. It's a great way to teach a kid, or anyone really, how to build a computer and what components go into building a computer, and now you can pick one up for only $49.99 at Amazon. This kit has never been priced lower there; it normally sells around $90 on average and was priced as high as $130 earlier this year.
There are no technical skills required for this set because everything is taught to you. Not only that, but once it is built it'll teach some basic programming languages like Python. You start with a Raspberry Pi 3 processor, case, keyboard, speakers, and the kit gives simple, step-by-step instructions on how to put it all together and get the circuitry working properly.
Once it's working, the Kit provides hours of coding challenges to learn the basics of Python, Javascript and Linux. You can even access the Kano operating system to play some of the free apps or games like Minecraft.
This kit doesn't come with a screen but it can connect to literally anything with an HDMI port. You can get Kano's Screen Kit and make your own HD screen to use with the computer kit if you just haven't learned enough already.
