BASE KIT 30 SECOND QUICK START 1 2 3 4 CONNECT BATTERY AND CABLE TO BLUE MODULE. TURN IT ON. PINK MODULES AFFECT MODULES AFTER THEM. GREEN MODULES DO SOMETHING.
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THE LITTLEBITS BASICS TM 2 1 3 CIRCUITS IN SECONDS COLOR CODED TM littleBits is an expanding library of modular electronics that snap together with magnets. TM , Green n a d an wee Blue l, in bet a eed ona ys n re opti a alw ge a u n o Y Ora d n ka Pin littleBits are grouped into 4 different categories, which are color coded: POWER needed in every circuit and the start of all your creations.
KNOW YOUR BITS MODULES it all starts with power. . . turn it on and off right here TM This is the Base Kit, Version 1 Learn more and shop for individual Bits Modules at littleBits.cc/Bits 9-volt battery and cable included POWER p1 BUTTON i3 This power module lets you use a 9-volt battery to supply electricity to your littleBits. Snap in the battery + cable (both included) and flip the switch to turn it on. Big, round, and springy for comfortable pressing! Push to turn on, and release to turn off.
MODE SWITCH controls whether the module is sensing light or dark this is the actual light sensor twist it great for projects! Use the screwdriver accessory to control the sensitivity here. LIGHT SENSOR i13 DIMMER i6 WIRE w1 The light sensor measures how much light is shining on it. In “light” mode, the more light shines on the sensor, the higher the signal it sends out. In “dark” mode, it’s just the opposite – the signal increases the darker it gets.
b uzz ¡b uzz ¡b u z LED - “light emitting diode” use light to measure z z buz we work great with the dimmer change direction BRIGHT LED o14 BARGRAPH o9 BUZZER o6 DC MOTOR o5 A small littleBit with a big light, just like a bike light. Like our other LED modules, it’s a great way to shed some light on your creations. Choose the bright LED when you want a LOT of bright white light.
We recommend using littleBits brand 9-volt batteries, but standard alkaline or standard rechargeable batteries may also be used. this is a micro adjuster MOTORMATE a10 SCREWDRIVER a4 BATTERY AND CABLE a1 motorMate works with the DC motor. This makes it easy to attach wheels, paper, cardboard, and lots of other materials to the DC motor. Simply slide it on the “D” shape of the shaft. A LEGOTM axle also fits in the end.
TRY THESE CIRCUITS and able ur c o y ct ne don’t forget t h e ju ice ! co n Get started with these but don’t let us hold you back – every module fits with every other module – feel free to experiment.
LIGHT METER Measure light around your house. power tu n eo rn m light sensor sense it bargraph measure it INTRO TO DC MOTOR Get to know the motor. power button MORNING ALARM Wake up with the sun! power light sensor don’t forget to connect your battery to the power module wire DC motor bargraph buzzer it! zz bu on light mode CAR SPEED Speed it up, slow it down. power dimmer DC motor SIRE N Pump u p th flash it e volum e.
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PROJECT 2: Want to trick a friend? We’ll show you how! PRANK HANDSHAKE Put the circuit on your hand 2 and arm using rubber bands 1 Start with this circuit power wire TIME: 15 mins DIFFICULTY: wire buzzer hide circuits under long sleeves stretch it YOU turn me on button NEED ’LL rubber bands How else can you surprise your friends using littleBits? ahead, shake a hand, 3 Go surprise your friends!
THE NIGHT RIDER 2 1 Start with this circuit don’t forget to connect your battery to the power module TIME: 30 mins DIFFICULTY: bargraph Rubber band battery cable in a loop 3 Cut a hole in the bottom of the cup and pull the cable loop through the hole on dark mode, adjust sensitivity YOU power light sensor NEED ’LL box cutter STAY SAFE! Always use with an adult.
3 PROJECT 4: Illuminate your way with household materials. FLASHLIGHT 2 Put circuit in tube 1 Start with this circuit power button YOU TIME: 30 mins DIFFICULTY: wire bright LED bright and white turn me on NEED ’LL rubber bands Turn it on and go EXPLORING WITH YOUR FLASHLIGHT! tube plastic cup ensure that LED light faces out pro tip: you can put a clear plastic cup in the end to diffuse the light. battery inside tube wrap with rubber bands We used a cup to diffuse the LED.
4 PROJECT 5: How can you build a device to draw for you? ART BOT 2 1 Start with this circuit power DC motor use the motorMate TIME: 30 mins DIFFICULTY: YOU d ¡ on’t forget to c¡ onnect your battery t¡ o the power module Put on the motorMate Tuck battery under DC motor and attach with rubber band any kind of marking device is fine L’ L NEED marker charcoal Rubber band together battery cable and insert your charcoal or marker rubber bands LEGOtm axle wheel Don’t have an axle o¡r wheel? Make
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PROJECT 6: Deck out your bedroom door. 2 Find a box and cut the bottom off DOORBELL 4 1 Start with this circuit power wire wire dimmer bargraph buzzer modules in box and 3 Place tape down cut hole for adjust the volume YOU always connect your battery to the power module TIME: 60 mins DIFFICULTY: button NEED ’LL box cutter STAY SAFE! Always use with an adult.
6 7 Place doorbell outside door and rest of Bit modules inside room Glue one tab on top piece and attach to inside of box 8 outside of room, use a push pin ding dong! (like this) inside of room, use tape adjust volume of alarm with the dimmer (bargraph as indicator) then close it up, and. . . Customize it! Add paint, stickers . . . Go all out! We’d like to see your take on the doorbell project, upload it here! littleBits.
PROJECT 7: Make your own spinning windmill. LIL’ BREEZY 2 1 Start with this circuit power dimmer TIME: 90 mins DIFFICULTY: YOU always connect your battery to the power module NEED ’LL wire DC motor STAY SAFE! Always use with an adult.
6 front of the house 4 window light for night Put a pencil eraser on the DC motor 5 this is a fun alternative to the motorMate! Build a fan out of popsicle sticks and attach to the eraser with your glue enjoy your charming desk decor!
PROJECT 8: Learn how to make a light-controlled vehicle. THREE WHEELER 1 Start with this circuit power wire light sensor See this tutorial with video extras at littleBits.
4 Put littleBits on cardboard base ¡ otorMate 5 Add wheel to m bottom top use tape to hold modules down use pen to poke hole in wheel . . . motorMate will go in here . . . . . .
Poke skewer through two remaining wheels and glue them in place, these will be the back two wheels 7 Attach back wheels Cut a rectangle of paper and fold in half . . . 8 Draw yourself and cut the figure out 9 ride through the night! Try the light sensor in both modes. Which is your favorite? . . .
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