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GIZMOS &
GADGETS KIT
INVENTION GUIDE
Start Here!
02
24–53
littleBits Basics
03
04–20
BIT
INDEX
TM
05
POWER
06
INPUT
08
WIRE
12
OUTPUT
24
17
ACCESS ORIES
Helpful Tools
21
& Materials
32
The littleBits
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Invention Cycle
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52
QUICK
START
INVENTIONS
Start building creations with stepbystep
instructions for 16 inventions. You'll get
ideas for how to put your own spin on
each invention, and before you know it,
you'll be creating your own from scratch.
Invent a spinning sign for your
SPINMATE
fort, or a creature that dances dizzily on
your desk.
Using household objects and a
BUBBLEBOT
few of our favorite Bits, you can create big,
beautiful bubbles as if by magic.
Invent a game that puts a new
BUMPERBALL
spin on an old arcade favorite: the pinball
machine.
Invent a rover that roams your
BITBOT
world wirelessly.
Download the littleBits
1.
Invent app.
Is your smart device compatible?
Find out at littleBits.com/app
PG 24
PG 32
54–55
CHALLENGE
Challenges get you to flex your creative
muscles. They start with an openended
problem. Your mission is to explore how you
could use your Bits
that solves that problem.
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ANIMATRONICS CHALLENGE
is a type of special effect that uses electronics
to create lifelike animals, creatures, humans,
aliens – you name it. In this challenge, you'll
create your own unique animatronic creature.
Add this kit to
2.
your profile.
PG 42
56–57
to create an invention
™
Animatronics
Use your device to
3.
control your inventions!
PG 52
Online
Inventions
Glossary
58
Trouble
59
shooting
1
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