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GIZMOS &
GADGETS KIT
INVENTION GUIDE
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  • Page 1 GIZMOS & GADGETS KIT INVENTION GUIDE...
  • Page 3 Invent a rover that roams your BITBOT world wirelessly. QUICK Download the littleBits Add this kit to Use your device to START Invent app. your profile. control your inventions! Is your smart device compatible? Find out at littleBits.com/app...
  • Page 4 BUILD & PLAY WITH THIS CIRCUIT FIRST. TURN POWER ON SLIDE THE DIMMER BACK AND FORTH EXTEND YOUR CIRCUIT WITH A WIRE MAKE SOME NOISE WITH A BUZZER WATCH THE BARGRAPH LIGHT UP CAUTION: Parental supervision and assistance may be required for safe use of components.
  • Page 5 Output Bits do something – you or the environment and light up, buzz, move… OPEN HARDWARE SYMBOL & LITTLEBITS LOGO send signals that affect the Bits that follow. Learn more about your Bits in the BIT INDEX ON PG 04...
  • Page 6 INDEX POWER INPUT WIRE OUTPUT ACCESS ORIES p1 power i5 slide dimmer w1 wire o6 buzzer a7 adhesive shoes i13 light sensor w19 split o9 bargraph a10 motorMate w30 Bluetooth o11 servo a19 servo hub ® Low Energy Bit o13 fan a22 ball caster o25 DC motor a23 mechanical arm...
  • Page 7 HOW IT WORKS The power Bit converts the 9 volts of electricity in the battery to the 5 volts that littleBits circuits run on. o9 BARGRAPH The power Bit also sends a signal through your circuit. Controlling this signal with inputs is how you control your circuit.
  • Page 8 i5 SLIDE DIMMER SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS When the slider is all the way to the left, it’s sending an off or 0 volt signal. When the slider is all the o9 BARGRAPH way to the right, it’s sending a 5 volt signal.
  • Page 9 i 1 3 LIGHT SENSOR SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The light sensor measures how much light is shining on it. It has two modes. mode, as the o9 BARGRAPH LIGHT light shining on the sensor gets brighter, more signal passes through it (making p1 POWER lights brighter or motors...
  • Page 10 w1 WIRE SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The wire doesn’t change the signal in any way – it just carries it over from one Bit o6 BUZZER to another. w1 WIRE p1 POWER MEET THE BIT The wire Bit has a flexible wire running between its two bitSnaps .
  • Page 11 w19 SPLIT SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The split divides the incoming signal and sends it to the two output bitSnaps. o9 BARGRAPH o6 BUZZER w7 FORK p1 POWER MEET THE BIT The split lets you connect a single Bit to two others. If you place an input before the split, it will control the two outputs at once, like a single light sensor controlling two motors.
  • Page 12 Solid Green = Connected from any smart device (like a phone or tablet). All you need is the littleBits Invent app and this Bit to move motors on wireless Blinking White = Not Connected vehicles, or trigger buzzers for pranks. You can also use your circuit to control functions on your device, like triggering the camera to take a picture.
  • Page 13 Once connected, you can use the app’s controls to send download the LOW ENERGY BIT, signal information from your device to your circuit and vice littleBits Invent app and add your versa. You can also create custom control dashboards for Gizmos & Gadgets Kit, 2 Edition to your inventions.
  • Page 14 o6 BUZZER SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The buzzer converts the electrical signal it receives into a vibration, which o6 BUZZER creates a buzzing sound. The higher the signal it receives, the more intense i5 SLIDE DIMMER the vibration, and the louder the sound is.
  • Page 15 o9 BARGRAPH SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The bargraph uses five LEDs to turn electricity into light. Each LED on the board needs a certain amount of signal in order to light up. As you increase the signal sent o9 BARGRAPH to the bargraph, more LEDs will shine.
  • Page 16 o11 SERVO SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS Attach the servo The servo has two modes. In hub. See pg 18. mode, the input from TURN other Bits determines the i5 SLIDE DIMMER position of the hub – try using a slide dimmer to set the angle you want.
  • Page 17 o13 FAN SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS Inside the fan is a tiny motor. When it receives a signal, it spins. The more signal it i5 SLIDE DIMMER receives, the faster it spins. p1 POWER MEET THE BIT o13 FAN Use the fan to create a gentle breeze, perfect for cooling things off.
  • Page 18 o25 DC MOTOR SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The DC (or “direct current”) i5 SLIDE DIMMER motor rotates a shaft when it receives a signal. The more signal it receives, the faster p1 POWER the motor will spin. A switch on the board lets you choose which direction the motor spins.
  • Page 19 HOW IT WORKS First, snap together your To mount, slide the motorMate Bit feet go in the shoes littleBits circuit. Then press onto the shaft of the DC Flat edge the feet of your Bits into the motor by aligning the flat holes of the shoes and place edges.
  • Page 20 The ball complex movements to your can also be removed from littleBits inventions. the socket, so you can use it in games and contraptions. You can even use the socket as a ball stand!
  • Page 21 DC motor shaft, mounting board or a pair and offers lots of leverage of littleBits shoes. It's a great for pushing, pulling, and way to keep the servo steady throwing. so the arm can go wild.
  • Page 22 HOW IT WORKS HOW IT WORKS PRESS DOWN ON BITSNAPS NOT The metal shaft of the DC Snap together your littleBits WHITE CIRCUIT BOARD motor and the hole in the circuit and press the feet of wheel are both flat edged.
  • Page 23 THE WORLD AROUND YOU IS FULL OF MATERIALS FOR PROTOTYPING AND CREATING At littleBits, we dig through our recycling bins all the time to collect stuff for our INVENTIONS. inventions. In fact, the very first prototype of a Bit was made with cardboard, copper tape, and a few electronic components like LEDs.
  • Page 24 DO I HAVE TO GO THROUGH THE LITTLEBITS INVENTION CYCLE EXACTLY IN ORDER? Nope! If you want, you can remix while you play or share while you create. Each phase of the invention cycle represents a different way of thinking and making.
  • Page 25 IMPROVE YOUR INVENTION. INSPIRE OTHERS. experimenting! Add new Bits, swap parts with you've created on the littleBits Invent app or other inventions, or take all the pieces apart at littleBits.com. Get inspired by exploring and put them together in a different way.
  • Page 26 SPINMATE MINUTES (MiNiMUM) INVENT A SPINNING SIGN FOR YOUR FORT, OR A TIME LEVEL CREATURE THAT DANCES DIZZILY ON YOUR DESK. Create this versatile invention and let your imagination run wild. BITS + MATERIALS a1 battery & cable p1 power o25 DC motor i5 slide dimmer •masking tape...
  • Page 27 BUILD YOUR CIRCUIT. i5 SLIDE DIMMER p1 POWER o25 DC MOTOR...
  • Page 28 ATTACH A WHEEL TO THE DC MOTOR. PRESS YOUR CIRCUIT ONTO THE MOUNTING BOARD. LINE UP THE FLAT EDGE OF THE DC MOTOR SHAFT WITH THE FLAT EDGE OF THE CENTER HOLE IN THE WHEEL 025 DC motor: DC motor: Closeup...
  • Page 29 PRESS YOUR DC MOTOR ONTO THE MOUNTING BOARD. ATTACH THE BATTERY TO THE MOUNTING BOARD. USE GLUE DOTS USE TWIST TIES OR RUBBER BANDS ON DC MOTOR FOR EXTRA SECURITY...
  • Page 30 Set the wheel on a flat surface, turn power on and move the slide dimmer SET THE DC MOTOR TO VAR (VARIABLE) MODE. SPIN IT! to set the turn direction and speed. TEST YOUR CIRCUIT DIRECTION: 025 DC motor: POWER:...
  • Page 31 The back side of the mounting board is your canvas. Make it useful, Set the wheel of your Spinmate on CUSTOMIZE! SPIN YOUR HEART OUT! playful or just plain weird using the provided stickers or any materials you’d like. any flat surface and let it go! Where's your favorite place to use it?
  • Page 32 HOW IT WORKS o25 DC MOTOR sends a signal through the circuit. p1 POWER This switch controls the direction the motor spins. Changing the mode on the switch will controls how much power goes to i5 SLIDE DIMMER change how the Spinmate moves. the DC motor.
  • Page 36 WE INVENT THE WORLD WE WANT TO LIVE IN.
  • Page 37 Bits to make your Spinmate even more attention­ grabbing. TAKE VIDEOS OF EACH MOVING COLLAGE YOU MAKE Post on the littleBits Invent TO CREATE AN ONLINE GALLERY! app or at littleBits.com and share it with friends and family.
  • Page 38 BUBBLEBOT MINUTES (MiNiMUM) INVENT A BOT THAT CREATES BIG, BEAUTIFUL BUBBLES TIME LEVEL using only a few Bits and some items from around the house. Slowly move the slide dimmer to control how quickly the bubble grows. Can you make the ultimate bubble? BITS + MATERIALS a1 battery &...
  • Page 39 BUILD YOUR CIRCUIT. i5 SLIDE DIMMER p1 POWER o13 FAN o9 BARGRAPH...
  • Page 40 PRESS YOUR CIRCUIT ONTO THE MOUNTING BOARD. ATTACH THE BATTERY TO THE MOUNTING BOARD NEXT TO THE POWER BIT. USE GLUE DOTS...
  • Page 41 When you slide the dimmer, PRESS THE FAN ONTO THE MOUNTING BOARD. TURN POWER ON AND TEST YOUR CIRCUIT. the bargraph should light up and the fan should spin. THE FAN SHOULD BE BLOWING AWAY FROM THE BATTERY TEST YOUR CIRCUIT POWER:...
  • Page 42 ASSEMBLE BUBBLEBOT TEMPLATE. DETAIL VIEW WANT TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR BUBBLEBOT? NOW'S THE TIME!
  • Page 43 SLIDE THE TEMPLATE ONTO THE FAN. TAPE THE TEMPLATE ONTO THE FAN. USE TAPE...
  • Page 44 POUR BUBBLE SOLUTION INTO A SMALL PLATE OR BOWL. WITH THE FAN COMPLETELY OFF, the tip of the Bubblebot template into the bubble solution. When you lift the tip of the bubble tube, you should see a thin film of bubble solution covering the opening. THE FAN MUST BE OFF WHEN DIPPED IN SOLUTION, OR THE BUBBLE WILL INSTANTLY POP!
  • Page 45 , slowly use the slide dimmer to turn the fan on and start Can you release the WITH POWER ON BECOME A MASTER BUBBLE-CRAFTER! blowing bubbles. bubble from the tube so it floats through the air? POWER:...

  • Page 46: How It Works

    HOW IT WORKS sends a signal through the circuit. p1 POWER controls how much signal i5 SLIDE DIMMER moves through to the bargraph and fan. More LEDs on the light up as more o9 BARGRAPH signal passes through. receives signal from the bargraph. o13 FAN The more signal it receives, the faster it spins, pushing more air into the bubble.
  • Page 47 WHAT WAS YOUR BEST BUBBLE-BLOWING Share videos and photos of your favorite TECHNIQUE? bubble strategy on the littleBits Invent app or littleBits.com! Which other Bits can SWITCH IT UP. you use to control the Bubblebot?
  • Page 48 BUMPERBALL MINUTES (MiNiMUM) INVENT A GAME THAT PUTS A NEW SPIN ON AN OLD TIME LEVEL the pinball machine. Use the slide ARCADE FAVORITE: dimmer to catapult the ball and watch it bounce and bump all over the box like it’s out of control! BITS + MATERIALS Gizmos &...
  • Page 49 BUILD YOUR CIRCUIT. i5 SLIDE DIMMER p1 POWER o11 SERVO...
  • Page 50 PRESS THE SERVO HUB ONTO THE SERVO. PRESS YOUR CIRCUIT ONTO THE MOUNTING BOARD. YOU CAN SECURE THE HUB ON THE SERVO WITH THE INCLUDED SMALL SCREW THROUGH THE CENTER HOLE...
  • Page 51 SET SERVO TO TURN MODE. WITH THE POWER ON, MOVE THE SLIDE DIMMER TO THE MIDDLE POSITION AND ATTACH THE ARM TO THE SERVO HUB PARALLEL TO THE SERVO’S BODY AS SHOWN. USE PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER MODE: i12 temp. i12 temp. TURN sensor: sensor:...
  • Page 52 Moving the slide dimmer should make the ATTACH THE SERVO TO YOUR GIZMOS & GADGETS, 2 EDITION BOX. TAKE SOME PRACTICE SWINGS! Make sure it is centered. mechanical arm rotate side to side. TEST YOUR CIRCUIT USE GLUE DOTS POWER: DETAIL VIEW...
  • Page 53 FOLD THE EDGES OF TEMPLATE B. THIS WILL BE THE BACK OF YOUR BUMPERBALL. ATTACH BUMPERBALL TEMPLATES A AND C TO BUMPERBALL TEMPLATE B BY SLIDING THE TABS INTO THE MATCHING SLOTS. WANT TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR BUMPERBALL? NOW'S THE TIME! USE TAPE...
  • Page 54 These will rest These will bounce the ball FOLD THE SEMI-CIRCULAR TABS ON THE TEMPLATES INWARDS. FOLD THE BUMPERS ON YOUR TEMPLATE. on the top of the box. towards the mechanical arm when you play. BUMPERS IN ACTION TAKE THE BALL OUT OF THE BALL CASTER.
  • Page 55 What’s your high score? Challenge your friends ATTACH YOUR TEMPLATE TO THE TOP OF YOUR BOX. BUMP IT UP! to see who can get the most points in a minute! USE GLUE DOTS USE TAPE...
  • Page 56 HOW IT WORKS sends a signal through the circuit. p1 POWER controls how much power moves i5 SLIDE DIMMER through to the servo. Since the is in mode, the position of the o9 SERVO TURN mechanical arm depends on how much signal it receives from the slide dimmer.
  • Page 57 Use thumbtacks, CREATE OBSTACLES. rubber bands, and everyday objects to enhance your game. DID YOU INVENT THE ULTIMATE BUMPERBALL? Host a tournament, then share the game and results on the littleBits Invent app or at littleBits.com!
  • Page 59 BITBOT DOWNLOAD THE LITTLEBITS INVENT APP TO CREATE AND CONTROL YOUR BITBOT. MINUTES (MiNiMUM) INVENT A ROVER THAT ROAMS YOUR WORLD WIRELESSLY. TIME LEVEL This bot was designed to do your bidding from your smart device! Use this versatile vehicle to prank your pets, set up...
  • Page 60 COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Q: HOW HAS LITTLEBITS IMPACTED YOU CREATIVELY? MYA: littleBits has enabled me to make things that not only look cool, but DO cool things. Q: WHAT DO YOU PLAN ON INVENTING NEXT?
  • Page 61 Animatronics Challenge online or Bring your character to life. Build your in the littleBits Invent app! circuit, then bring on the quirkiness. Can you use motion to help your character Remember: weirdness is wonderful.
  • Page 62 FIND 12 MORE INVENTIONS ON THE LITTLEBITS INVENT APP. CONTROL THESE INVENTIONS USING THE LITTLEBITS INVENT APP MEGABLASTER PRANK PACKAGE SPIN ROLLER SWING-O-MATIC AIM GAME ROTOLAMP It's a bird! It's a plane! It's super kid! Invent a box that bursts open on...
  • Page 63 BREEZY BUDDY INCHWORM MISCHIEF MACHINE ART SPINNER CAMERA CLICKER FAN OF FORTUNE Whether your classroom feels like Invent a creature that crawls across Create an invention to make your Create a spin art platform! Draw Invent a controller that snaps photos A spinning fan can do more than the surface of the sun or you want the carpet like a hungry inchworm...
  • Page 64 This technology sends a special kind of wireless signal that uses less power than things like wifi internet or wireless BLUETOOTH LOW ENERGY TECHNOLOGY ® phones. It allows you to send and receive signals between your littleBits circuits and devices like mobile phones and tablets. Brainstorming BRAINSTORM is a creative activity that helps generate a large number of ideas.

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING IN-DEPTH TROUBLESHOOTING AVAILABLE AT LITTLEBITS.COM/FAQ OR ON THE LITTLEBITS INVENT APP. You should MAKE SURE YOUR POWER BIT IS ON. TRY SWAPPING IN A NEW 9 VOLT BATTERY. ENSURE THE POWER CABLE IS SECURELY FASTENED see a red LED illuminated on the board.

  • Page 66: Download The App

    RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE reception, which can be determined littleBits Electronics Inc. such marks by littleBits is under • Always turn off circuits when not • rechargeable batteries are to be FCC ID: SH6MDBT40 by turning the equipment off and on, 601 W 26th Street, M274 license.
  • Page 68 POWER BARGRAPH BUZZER SERVO HUB BLUETOOTH ® SERVO LOW ENERGY BIT WIRE BLUETOOTH ® LOW ENERGY BIT LIGHT SENSOR SLIDE DIMMER MOTOR SPLIT SERVO MOUNT ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES ball caster screwdrivers (×2) Glue Dots (×24) shoes, adhesive (×6) ® mechanical arm wheels (×2) motorMates (×2) sticker sheet...

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