PREMIUM 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. . . slide it clockwise= faster turn it on and off right here TM This is the Premium Kit, Version 1 Learn more and shop for individual Bits Modules at littleBits.cc/Bits 9-volt battery and cable included speed counterclockwise= slower POWER p1 SLIDE DIMMER i5 PULSE i16 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.
make some noise to activate squeeze it experiment with both modes clockwise= more sensitive counterclockwise= less sensitive close mode= sends signal when pressed open mode= sends signal when released adjust sensitivity PRESSURE SENSOR i11 SOUND TRIGGER i20 ROLLER SWITCH i19 This is a touch-activated module; give its pad a little squeeze to activate it. Pressure sensors allow your game controller to know how hard you’re pressing. The more pressure you apply, the more current it sends out.
build in four directions great for projects! your vibration motor comes with a vibeSnap already attached Create sound and motion bend it light it BRANCH w2 WIRE w1 VIBRATION MOTOR o4 LONG LED o2 The branch gives you more options for connecting your littleBits: it lets you connect the output of a single module to as many as three others, oriented in different directions. It’s just like a power strip. The wire allows you to physically separate your littleBits.
cool it try out the different servo arms included Try both modes SERVO MOTOR o11 A controllable motor that can swing back and forth. It has two modes: in “Turn” mode, the input from other littleBits determines the position of the arm – try using your slide dimmer to set the angle you want. In “Swing” mode, the servo will move back and forth on its own – the input controls how fast it goes. FAN o13 Yep, just what you’d think: a small electric fan tethered to a littleBits module.
We recommend using littleBits brand 9-volt batteries, but standard alkaline or standard rechargeable batteries may also be used. this is a micro adjuster SERVO ACCESSORIES VIBESNAP a17 SCREWDRIVER a4 BATTERY AND CABLE a1 Your servo motor comes with a couple great arms to help you in your projects. Use a Phillips screwdriver* to change the arms. You’ll find this little guy attached to your vibration motor. The vibeSnap helps you attach stuff – like paper or tin foil – to your vibration motor.
Get started with these, but don’t let us hold you back – every module fits with every other module – feel free to experiment. the breeze.
INTRO TO SERVO Control your servo’s position. INTRUDER ALERT Create your own security system. power roller switch vibration motor power ROBOT ARM Learn how to change the speed & angle of your servo. slide dimmer power sound trigger pulse servo tu n eo rn m battery power in turn mode make noise! MAKE SOME NOISE Transform sound into light. sound trigger servo yep! battery + cable here BACK MASSAGER Keep calm and vibe on.
3 COOLING CAMPFIRE 2 Feel which end air 1 Start with this circuit power pressure sensor is coming out from, and attach tissue paper to that side using tape! fan turn me on TIME: 30 mins DIFFICULTY: Cool off by the fire! NEED ’LL scissors tape tissue paper cut colored tissue paper to look like flames Don’t have any? Try tissues or feathers assume nothing 1 Cooling Campfire 2 Hypnotizing Wheel 3 Auto Greeter 4 Truck Crane 5 Funny Face always connect 6 Drawer Alarm battery and cable 7 Box Monst
4 PROJECT 2: Create a simple machine to hypnotize your friends! HYPNOTIZING WHEEL 2 Draw a hypno circle on 1 Start with this circuit tu n eo rn m TIME: 15 mins DIFFICULTY: paper and then cut it out fan 3 Attach paper wheel to fan with tape (on the fan piece that spins) speak here use a screwdriver to adjust sensitivity YOU power sound trigger NEED ’LL marker scissors tape paper What other patterns do you find mesmerizing? tape Hypnotize your friends! you are getting very sleepy. . .
AUTO GREETER 2 1 Start with this circuit power 3 Tape paper hand to servo 4 Use a screwdriver to adjust pulse if you want to wave faster or slower 5 pulse servo YOU don’t forget to connect your battery to the power module TIME: 15 mins DIFFICULTY: Trace hand on paper and cut it out embrace any errors PROJECT 3: How can you use a servo to imitate a human wave? in swing mode What else can you animate with the servo? NEED ’LL marker scissors tape construction paper Wave to someone you lov
PROJECT 4: How can you use a servo to pick things up? 2 TRUCK CRANE servo TIME: 30 mins DIFFICULTY: YOU tu slide dimmer n eo rn m in swing mode Rubber band the stick to the servo paper clip use slide dimmer to control the crane arm Bend the paperclip to make a hook! NEED ’LL rubber bands Pick things up! Rubber band the paperclip to the other end 1 Start with this circuit power 4 3 popsicle stick What other materials can pick things up? Try tape or a fork!
PROJECT 5: Make someone smile with this silly project.
4 Tape ear to pressure sensor on the back of the plate 5 6 This is what the back looks like Press ear See this tutorial with video extras at littleBits.
4 PROJECT 6: How can you design a system to prevent someone from going through your things? DRAWER ALARM 1 Start with this circuit power roller switch vibration motor wire 2 Insert the vibration motor into the jingle bell 3 Tape the circuit to the inside of your drawer make sure the roller is above drawer in open mode TIME: 30 mins DIFFICULTY: YOU d ¡ on’t forget to c¡ onnect your battery and turn me on NEED ’LL tape drawer jingle bell What other material would make a loud noise? what ha
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PROJECT 7: Talk to the hand! long LED BOX MONSTER 1 Start with this circuit power roller switch wire wire YOU TIME: 60 mins DIFFICULTY: box cutter STAY SAFE! Always use with an adult.
4 Tape littleBits in place inside the box 5 Decorate! cut out a crazy tongue shape. . . 6 Slide on your styrofoam balls. open and close the box puppet and watch his tongue shake! . . . and attach it to the vibeSnap use markers, paint, glitter, colored paper and anything else you can think of to make your monster uniquely yours Got some cool colors or decorating techniques? We want to see your Box Monster! Upload it here littleBits.
PROJECT 8: How can you make a robot from a toothbrush? 2 BRISTLE BOT 1 Start with this circuit power slide dimmer TIME: 60 mins DIFFICULTY: YOU always connect your battery to the power module NEED ’LL box cutter vibration motor wire STAY SAFE! Always use with an adult.
6 Wrap the cardboard base around the bristles and glue or tape in place 7 Glue the body to the base 8 9 Make a control box cut out this shape to fold into a rectangular tube make your robot happy, sad, crazy, silly or whatever you want! put the slide dimmer and battery inside here make sure the bristles stick out the bottom use a rubber band to connect your battery to your slide dimmer decorate him with pipecleaners and fuzzy balls. . .
PROJECT 9: Create bubbles with the sound of your voice. 2 BUBBLE FLUTE Cut a hole in the bottom of the cup 3 Place fan on the hole you just made 4 make sure no air escapes through the seal 1 Start with this circuit power sound trigger TIME: 60 mins DIFFICULTY: YOU always connect your battery to the power module fan NEED ’LL box cutter sharp! be careful! STAY SAFE! Always use with an adult.
5 Tape to the end of a ruler 6 7 Connect Bits modules to other end of the ruler with rubber bands 8 Dip the rim of the cup in a bowl with bubble solution pro tip: don’t have bubble solution? mix dishsoap with water Use the screwdriver to adjust the sensitivity of the sound trigger to your liking 9 Blow into sound trigger and watch the bubbles come out les! bubb What other sounds make the bubbles blow? Try clapping, singing or stomping.
PROJECT 10: How can you use littleBits to create your own interactive friend? PLAYFUL PET long LED 1 Start with this circuit power pressure sensor wire vibration motor wire 2 Find a box to be the dog’s body 3 Cut piece of cardboard to be the dog’s head pulse 4 Put hot glue on the top of 4 cups branch TIME: 2.5 hrs DIFFICULTY: YOU tu servo long LED n eo rn m that’s one serious circuit you got there! STAY SAFE! Always use with an adult.
5 Insert littleBits Back of the head into the dog’s body Cut hole for pressure sensor 6 Decorate your dog! long LEDs The servo is the tail! vibration motor The behind Front of the head Poke holes for the eyes and the tongue Tie string with bell around neck sharp! be careful when cutting! Draw and cut out ears, nose, tail, and spots Cut hole for the power switch 8 7 Add styrofoam balls and bell Glue ears The string will k�ep the bell in place 9 Add spot of paper over pressure sensor and add
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