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Sphero LittleBits Manual

At-home learning for music inventor kit
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HI THERE, WELCOME TO LITTLEBITS BY SPHERO!
We're thrilled that you're trying out littleBits for your home learning space.
The littleBits Music Inventor Kit is an open-and-go kit designed for anyone
looking for a flexible, yet powerful at home STEAM solution.
WHAT IS THIS GUIDE?
This guide will orient you to the content and support materials that come
with your littleBits Kit . We'll walk you through:
What to do first (Hint: Make a circuit!)
Introductory activities
Troubleshooting tips
Supplemental resources
AT-HOME LEARNING
FOR MUSIC INVENTOR KIT

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  • Page 1 FOR MUSIC INVENTOR KIT HI THERE, WELCOME TO LITTLEBITS BY SPHERO! We’re thrilled that you’re trying out littleBits for your home learning space. The littleBits Music Inventor Kit is an open-and-go kit designed for anyone looking for a flexible, yet powerful at home STEAM solution.
  • Page 2 Bits the right way. SNAP THE POWER BIT, BATTERY & CABLE Each learner will need a power Bit, a 9V battery, and a littleBits battery cable . All three components are necessary to start a circuit .
  • Page 3 Some orange Bits also add a level of complexity and programmability to the circuit . ORDER IS IMPORTANT Power Bits always come first and input Bits only affect the Bits that come after them. Pro tip: Bookmark classroom.littleBits.com; it’s a helpful resource to return to.

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Carnival Games The Invention Log guides learners through the engineering design process as they create, play, remix and share their littleBits inventions. The Invention Log Checklist is included at the end of this guide. Scan the QR code below to download the complete Invention Log.

  • Page 5: Troubleshooting Tips

    Once you feel comfortable with the Bits, check out the 100+ inventions and lessons on littleBits Classroom for endless inspiration and fun! Keep in mind that success with littleBits is more than just physical builds and final products; it includes dispositions as well. Consider how you will encourage and/or evaluate growth mindsets and curiosity in your learning environment.

  • Page 6: Community Forum

    Disconnect your Bits from the power source and wipe down with a disinfecting wipe. Allow to dry and store back in their cases. We don’t recommend a spray for littleBits as too much liquid could get into the tiny openings/connections. SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES For more information about Sphero and to get involved in our community you can find links to additional resources below.
  • Page 7 CREATE STUDENT TEACHER While brainstorming, I came up with at least 3 ideas related to the challenge. I listed my constraints and criteria for success so when I remix, I can look back and make sure my remixes are on the right track. I looked at all of my available Bits and materials and wrote down different ways some of them could help me complete the challenge.
  • Page 9 Learn how to make your song’s pitch perfect. PROJECT 1: TUNINg ic on e key an d turn the octa dial clockwi se an d countercloc se. o you �urn the board “octa con tr ol �urn pitch knob on oscillator to ch an ge he ar the differen ce isten to the ran ge how g”...
  • Page 10 Go to littleBits.cc/synth to learn The bass sound in Stevie Wonder’s 1973 how to play more tunes! song “Living for the City” features the use of a keyboard, oscillator, and envelope.