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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION
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BIT INDEX
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WIRE
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    INDEX TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE LITTLEBITS BIT INDEX POWER INPUT WIRE OUTPUT ACCESSORIES INVENTION CYCLE TROUBLESHOOTING...
  • Page 2 Occasionally Bits and accessories get updated, so the features or...
  • Page 3 llo! you want to know about all the Bits in...

  • Page 4: How To Use Littlebits

    HOW TO USE MAKE THIS CIRCUIT FIRST And play with it! LITTLEBITS ma some noise a buzzer...

  • Page 5: Power

    ANATOMY OF A BIT COLOR-CODED BY FUNCTION Bits BOT TOM POWER (BLUE) WIRE (ORANGE) Power Bits, plus a power Wire Bits connect to other BITSNAP BIT FEET supply, run power through systems and let you build INPUT (PINK) OUTPUT (GREEN) Input Bits accept input from Output Bits do something –...

  • Page 6: Output

    MP3 player w26 codeBit i30 keyboard w27 USB I/O i31 oscillator w29 perf w30 littleBits Bluetooth ™ i34 random Energy Bit i35 delay i36 micro sequencer Occasionally Bits get updated, so the features or appearance...
  • Page 7 p 7 POWER SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS o2 LONG LED The power Bit also sends a Controlling this signal with inputs is how you control MEET THE BIT p7 POWER MODE: on light REAL WORLD ANALOGIES PHONE CHARGER...
  • Page 8 p 3 USB POWER SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The USB power Bit sends a circuit, which allows you to o9 BARGRAPH p3 USB POWER on light MEET THE BIT The USB power may be the smallest in the series, but it's big be connected to a computer, the AC power adapter, or the REAL WORLD ANALOGIES PHONE CHARGER...
  • Page 9 i 1 SLIDE SWITCH SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS will not pass through any the slide switch is on, it o9 BARGRAPH p7 POWER MEET THE BIT i1 SLIDE SWITCH MODE: DC motor or bright LED! REAL WORLD ANALOGIES VIDEO GAME CONSOLE POWER SWITCH...
  • Page 10 i2 TOGGLE SWITCH SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS When the toggle switch is which will not pass through When the toggle switch is o9 BARGRAPH to the following Bits in the p7 POWER MEET THE BIT i2 TOGGLE SWITCH MODE: REAL WORLD ANALOGIES AIRPLANE CONTROL PANEL...
  • Page 11 i3 BUT TON SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS When you press it, the door opens, sending an on or 5 o2 LONG LED is a momentary switch, you must continue to press it for i3 BUTTON you release the button, the door closes, sending an p7 POWER MEET THE BIT...
  • Page 12 i5 SLIDE DIMMER SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS When the slider is all the way to the left, it’s sending When the slider is all the way to the right, it’s sending o9 BARGRAPH slider can be positioned to send any signal between 0 i5 SLIDE DIMMER p7 POWER MEET THE BIT...
  • Page 13 i6 DIMMER SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The dimmer is like the knob you turn the knob, the more the water flows from the o9 BARGRAPH – the more you twist it clockwise, the more signal TWIST dimmer is all the way to the p7 POWER dimmer is all the way to the right, it’s sending an on or 5...
  • Page 14 i7 REMOTE TRIGGER SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The remote trigger will work with almost any button on a remote that uses infrared o14 BRIGHT LED (like the one you use for i7 REMOTE TRIGGER signal momentarily to the p7 POWER MEET THE BIT The remote trigger lets you use a common remote control REAL WORLD ANALOGIES...
  • Page 15 i8 PROXIMITY SENSOR SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS It detects objects by using an infrared beam to sense o9 BARGRAPH object gets closer to the will pass to the following Bits i8 PROXIMITY SENSOR p7 POWER MEET THE BIT This Bit beams an infrared light that allows it REAL WORLD ANALOGIES BAT VISION...
  • Page 16 i 1 1 PRESSURE SENSOR SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The pad of the sensor detects how much pressure you press down on it, the o9 BARGRAPH more signal it lets pass to the following Bits in the i11 PRESSURE SENSOR Note: Do not fold or crease p7 POWER touch here...
  • Page 17 i12 TEMPERATURE SENSOR SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The temperature sensor takes a measurement from the o21 NUMBER the temperature it senses, the more signal it sends out to the following Bits in the p7 POWER circuit (making lights brighter MODE: 021 number: 021 number:...
  • Page 18 i 1 3 LIGHT SENSOR SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The light sensor detects how It has two modes: in LIGHT o21 NUMBER mode, as the light shining on the sensor gets brighter, more signal passes through to the following Bits in p7 POWER the circuit (making lights brighter or motors turn...
  • Page 19 i 1 6 PULSE SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The pulse is a switch that o2 LONG LED open, it sends an on or 5 p7 POWER can change the speed of the rhythm by turning the small dial on the Bit with Clockwise increases speed, counter clockwise MEET THE BIT...
  • Page 20 i17 TIMEOUT SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The timeout works like an o6 BUZZER It works best when paired ON-OFF mode, signal passes to the i3 BUTTON following Bits when the timer starts, and signal stops after mode, signal is held p7 POWER OFF-ON for the amount of time of the...
  • Page 21 i 1 8 MOTION TRIGGER SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The motion sensor is similar to the sensor on o6 BUZZER it will pass the signal to the trigger can sense an area of i18 MOTION TRIGGER p7 POWER MEET THE BIT REAL WORLD ANALOGIES SECURITY SYSTEM GROCERY STORE DOORS...
  • Page 22 i19 ROLLER SWITCH SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS When the roller switch's mode switch is set to CLOSE the signal will not pass o13 FAN switch is set to , the OPEN p7 POWER MEET THE BIT i19 ROLLER SWITCH close or open MODE: this is the roller that turns the...
  • Page 23 i20 SOUND TRIGGER SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The sound trigger has a microphone that measures trigger will send out an on or adjustment slider to set the o9 BARGRAPH p7 POWER i20 SOUND TRIGGER MEET THE BIT MINI-CHALLENGE REAL WORLD ANALOGIES BEAR IN HIBERNATION CLAP ON LIGHT HUMAN EAR...
  • Page 24 i21 MICROPHONE SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The microphone translates sound into the electronic o9 BARGRAPH Make sure the switch is set when you’re SOUND using it with the speaker, for all your other p7 POWER OTHER The microphone also has a plug in your computer or i21 MICROPHONE sound or other...
  • Page 25 i22 SEQEUNCER SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The sequencer can carry out multiple tasks for your circuit, but can only do them o9 BARGRAPH clock that control MODES when the Bit transitions from sequence step to o1 LED choose which direction your sequence runs using the DIRECTION p7 POWER...
  • Page 26 i23 THRESHOLD SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS from the Bits before it, and o9 BRIGHT LED doesn’t let the signal pass until it reaches the amount i11 PRESSURE SENSOR The bit does not let any signal pass through unless p7 POWER the signal is more than the it more signal or lower the limit you set by turning the...
  • Page 27 i25 MP3 PLAYER SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The MP3 player reads MP3 o26 SPEAKER are played in, simply rename i3 BUTTON then play your MP3 tracks in p7 POWER Use the BACK SD card slot buttons to switch FORWARD between tracks on the MP3 i25 MP3 PLAYER audio signal out through the...
  • Page 28 i30 KEYBOARD SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The keyboard has two modes: , which only PRESS produces output when o26 SPEAKER you press a button, and , which will sustain the HOLD i31 OSCILLATOR can use the OCTAVE DIAL The top bitSnap is a TRIGGER , which sends an on or p7 POWER...
  • Page 29 i31 OSCILLATOR SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The oscillator allows you to o26 SPEAKER generate sounds when connected to the speaker switch WAVEFORM TWIST either look like a square or a p7 POWER hollow sound, similar to a buzzy sound, similar to features a knob in PITCH...
  • Page 30 i32 FILTER SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS knob sets the CUTOFF frequency to be emphasized, while the knob controls PEAK o26 SPEAKER the peak is turned up all the oscillator! i31 OSCILLATOR p7 POWER the tone completely, peak knob darkening the oscillator’s open and allows the oscillator’s tone to pass MEET THE BIT...
  • Page 31 i33 ENVELOPE SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS controls: , which is ATTACK o26 SPEAKER how long it takes to ramp , which is how long DECAY i31 OSCILLATOR it takes to fade to silence bitSnap to trigger the i30 KEYBOARD decay knob p7 POWER attack knob...
  • Page 32 i34 RANDOM SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The random Bit has two modes: NOISE o26 SPEAKER RANDOM VOLTAGE noise mode, it outputs white noise, like a radio not tuned p7 POWER random Bit needs a clock input like the pulse or micro i34 RANDOM noise or random MEET THE BIT...
  • Page 33 i35 DELAY SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The delay Bit has two knobs: , which sets the delay TIME o26 SPEAKER length between a sound and its repetition, and i35 DELAY , which controls FEEDBACK how many times the sound i31 OSCILLATOR i30 KEYBOARD feedback knob...
  • Page 34 i36 MICRO SEQUENCER SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The micro sequencer sends o26 SPEAKER position of each of the four STEP fully counterclockwise to i31 OSCILLATOR Use the Bit in mode SPEED to set the speed using the p7 POWER mode to use an input STEP Bit like a pulse or button for...
  • Page 35 i37 MIX SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS from two separate inputs, together and control how much of each input’s signal Use the two dials on the Bit to emphasize certain sounds - the sound from one input o26 SPEAKER the sound from another is i37 MIX i31 OSCILLATOR w19 SPLIT...
  • Page 36 w1 WIRE SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The wire doesn’t change the signal in any way – it just o3 RGB LED w1 WIRE p7 POWER MEET THE BIT MINI-CHALLENGE REAL WORLD ANALOGIES EXTENSION CORD POWER LINES STRING OF LIGHTS...
  • Page 37 w2 BRANCH SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The branch takes the incoming signal and sends it equally to all 3 output o11 SERVO i6 DIMMER p3 USB POWER o29 ROUND LED MATRIX o9 BARGRAPH MEET THE BIT The branch lets you send the same signal to up to 3 other w2 BRANCH MINI-CHALLENGE REAL WORLD ANALOGIES...
  • Page 38 w3 OR SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS at either of its inputs, the o9 BARGRAPH w3 OR i3 BUTTON i3 BUTTON POWERSNAP p7 POWER MEET THE BIT the output of the OR to be on, there needs to be at REAL WORLD ANALOGIES CHEAT SHEET INPUT 1...
  • Page 39 w4 AND SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS either of its inputs, the AND o9 BARGRAPH w4 AND i3 BUTTON i3 BUTTON POWERSNAP inputs at the same time, the p7 POWER MEET THE BIT signal from its output only when input 1 and input 2 are both REAL WORLD ANALOGIES CHEAT SHEET INPUT 1...
  • Page 40 w5 MIDI SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The MIDI Bit functions by o26 SPEAKER MIDI IN MIDI OUT The MIDI Bit will show up i31 OSCILLATOR in your DAW as a MIDI The note range of the Bit is p7 POWER C2 generates an output output CV increases by to the keyboard and micro...
  • Page 41 w7 FORK SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The fork takes the incoming signal and sends it to all o21 NUMBER o3 RGB LED w7 FORK p7 POWER o6 BUZZER MEET THE BIT If you place an input before the fork, it will control all three MINI-CHALLENGE REAL WORLD ANALOGIES POWER STRIP...
  • Page 42 w8 LATCH SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS If you place a button in front of the latch, and a light after, pressing the button o2 LONG LED once will turn it on and keep w8 LATCH a sound trigger in front of the latch and a light after it, i3 BUTTON p7 POWER...
  • Page 43 PROTO BIT BREAKDOWN HOW IT WORKS The proto Bit is what littleBits engineers use to build and pinheaders: jumpers on these brand-new one by connect- pinheaders allows ing to printed circuit boards output screw VCC, signal, or terminals for...
  • Page 44 w10 INVERTER SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS o3 RGB LED w10 INVERTER i3 BUTTON p7 POWER MEET THE BIT MINI-CHALLENGE REAL WORLD ANALOGIES ALTERNATING OPPOSITE DAY POLICE LIGHTS...
  • Page 45 w14 MAKEY MAKEY BIT BIT BREAKDOWN ® earth pad space/click MODE: micro USB signal indicator to computer KEYPADS right arrow pad space/click pad MEET THE BIT Makey Bit through any of left arrow pad the three input bitSnaps MINI-CHALLENGE REAL WORLD ANALOGIES COMPUTER KEYBOARD OPERATION GAME ®...
  • Page 46 SAMPLE CIRCUIT #1 HOW IT WORKS SAMPLE CIRCUIT #2 HOW IT WORKS The Makey Makey Bit When you connect the TOUCH BOTH sends an signal to the ALLIGATOR Makey Makey Bit to when you touch the metal CLIPS AT THE Bits that follow it when SAME TIME your computer with the...
  • Page 47 w15 NOR SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS either of its inputs, the NOR o9 BARGRAPH w15 NOR i3 BUTTON i3 BUTTON POWERSNAP inputs or at the same time, p7 POWER MEET THE BIT REAL WORLD ANALOGIES CHEAT SHEET INPUT 1 INPUT 2 OUTPUT SLEEP MODE ON...
  • Page 48 w16 NAND SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS o9 BARGRAPH w16 NAND the NAND sends an on or i3 BUTTON i3 BUTTON POWERSNAP at either of its inputs, the NAND sends an on or 5 p7 POWER both of its inputs at the same time, the NAND sends an MEET THE BIT REAL WORLD ANALOGIES...
  • Page 49 w17 XOR SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS o9 BARGRAPH o17 XOR at the same time, the XOR i3 BUTTON i3 BUTTON POWERSNAP its inputs, the XOR sends an p7 POWER at both of its inputs at the same time, the XOR sends MEET THE BIT REAL WORLD ANALOGIES CHEAT SHEET...
  • Page 50 w18 CONTROL VOLTAGE (CV) SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS CV stands for "control o26 SPEAKER used term in the realm of i31 OSCILLATOR from the pitch of oscillators p7 POWER used for both CV and Gate/ Trigger type signals used Bit is suitable for interfacing with modular analog synths, analog keyboards, as well...
  • Page 51 w19 SPLIT SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS signal and sends it to the two o9 BARGRAPH o6 BUZZER w19 SPLIT p7 POWER MEET THE BIT place an input before the split, it will control the two outputs MINI-CHALLENGE REAL WORLD ANALOGIES same time? POWER STRIP HEADPHONES...
  • Page 53 w21 WIRELESS RECEIVER SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The wireless Bits are able to communicate on 5 trans- o6 BUZZER mission channels, like a o14 BRIGHT LED to be set to the same channel o9 BARGRAPH A single transmitter can send p7 POWER on the same transmission transmitters can’t send their...
  • Page 54 w22 WIRELESS TRANSMITTER SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The wireless Bits are able to communicate on 5 i3 BUTTON transmission channels, like i16 PULSE need to be set to the same channel (labeled a, b, c, i6 DIMMER w7 FORK transmitter can send its p7 POWER on the same transmission...
  • Page 55 w26 CODEBIT ™ BIT BREAKDOWN serial icon 3 output bitSnaps micro USB port restart button: code LED: press briefly to this LED will be restart your code red when code from the beginning is running on CONNECTED green: connected MEET THE BIT to computer blink white: code uploading...
  • Page 56 SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The codeBit is a miniature computer that you things by writing code in the littleBits Fuse upload the code to your codeBit to see how Just like all other Bits, the codeBit needs to be connected to a power Bit in order to...
  • Page 57 MODE: can record your sounds directly into a computer without the USB I/O only be selected as either from a computer into the littleBits system to manipulate it, for USB I/O Bits can be used REAL WORLD ANALOGIES VOICE RECORDER...
  • Page 58 w29 PERF BIT BREAKDOWN HOW IT WORKS Use the perf Bit to quickly sensors and components by soldering directly to the Bit VCC bus ground bus MEET THE BIT The perf Bit is a quick and easy way to prototype a circuit for REAL WORLD ANALOGIES BREADBOARD WATER PIPES...
  • Page 59 POWER ibility at w30 BLUETOOTH LOW ENERGY BIT MEET THE BIT LED COLORS The littleBits Bluetooth Low Energy Bit (marked "BLE" on your solid green = connected blinking white = not connected MINI-CHALLENGE REAL WORLD ANALOGIES Bit in your circuit? WIRELESS MOUSE &...
  • Page 61 o1 LED SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS This Bit uses a light-emiting you send the Bit, the brighter o1 LED i3 BUTTON p7 POWER MEET THE BIT REAL WORLD ANALOGIES CAMERA FLASH LED HEADLAMP...
  • Page 62 o2 LONG LED SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS This Bit uses a light-emmiting you send the Bit, the brighter i3 BUTTON p7 POWER o2 LONG LED MEET THE BIT MINI-CHALLENGE REAL WORLD ANALOGIES long LED? FLASHLIGHT STREET LAMP ANGLERFISH...
  • Page 63 o3 RGB LED SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The RGB LED is actually red, a blue, and a green o3 RGB LED o3 RGB LED adjust the amount of red light changes the brightness of adjust the amount of green light adjust the amount of blue light i5 SLIDE DIMMER p7 POWER...
  • Page 64 o4 VIBRATION MOTOR SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS weight and are responsible o4 VIBRATION MOTOR As you increase the signal i3 BUTTON p7 POWER MEET THE BIT REAL WORLD ANALOGIES CELL PHONE BUZZER ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH...
  • Page 65 o6 BUZZER SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS o6 BUZZER The higher the signal it i3 BUTTON p7 POWER MEET THE BIT MINI-CHALLENGE REAL WORLD ANALOGIES using the buzzer? DOORBELL CAR ALARM WASHING MACHINE...
  • Page 66 o7 IR LED SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS signal is increased, the IR LED begins to shine in the i3 BUTTON as the remote trigger and p7 POWER to this Bit, making them the o7 IR LED MEET THE BIT REAL WORLD ANALOGIES TV REMOTE BLACK LIGHT...
  • Page 67 o9 BARGRAPH SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS Each LED on the board o9 BARGRAPH needs a certain amount of you increase the signal sent to the bargraph, more LEDs i5 SLIDE DIMMER p7 POWER MEET THE BIT The bargraph shows you how much signal the Bit is MINI-CHALLENGE REAL WORLD ANALOGIES MUSIC VISUALIZER...
  • Page 68 o11 SERVO SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS mode, the input from TURN other Bits determines the position of the hub – try using a slide dimmer to SWING on its own like a pair of i6 DIMMER windshield wipers – the input signal controls the speed of p3 USB POWER MEET THE BIT...
  • Page 69 o13 FAN SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS i3 BUTTON p7 POWER MEET THE BIT o13 FAN Use the fan to create a gentle breeze, perfect for cooling feet for attaching to mounting boards and shoes MINI-CHALLENGE REAL WORLD ANALOGIES object across the table? LEAF BLOW PERSONAL FAN AIRPLANE PROPELLER...
  • Page 70 o14 BRIGHT LED SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The bright LED features a half watt super bright LED that responds to incoming o14 BRIGHT LED i3 BUTTON p7 POWER MEET THE BIT REAL WORLD ANALOGIES STADIUM LIGHTS LIGHTHOUSE...
  • Page 71 o15 UV LED SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The UV LED emits an in the UVA spectrum, which As the signal is increased, i3 BUTTON the UV LED begins to light p7 POWER o15 UV LED MEET THE BIT has some special abilities, like making white fabrics and REAL WORLD ANALOGIES DETECTIVE WORK BEE VISION...
  • Page 72 o16 LIGHT WIRE SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The light wire Bit uses phosphor as a material to is increased, the light wire i3 BUTTON p7 POWER o16 LIGHT WIRE MEET THE BIT The light wire Bit is almost 4 feet long and its entire length "electroluminescent wire,"...
  • Page 73 o21 NUMBER SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The number Bit displays o21 NUMBER information about the signal reset bitSnap mode, the Bit can COUNT count or read count up or down when the MODE: i5 SLIDE DIMMER mode, the Bit READ displays information about p7 POWER...
  • Page 74 o25 DC MOTOR SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS i5 SLIDE DIMMER motor rotates a shaft when it p7 POWER A switch on the board lets you choose which direction spins clockwise and spins switch is in mode, the amount of signal o25 DC MOTOR to control the speed and direction (clockwise or...
  • Page 75 o26 SPEAKER SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS The speaker turns audio slider on the left side of the o26 SPEAKER jack on the right side of the output jack Bit that you can connect to i31 OSCILLATOR connect to the output jack, sound will come out of the p7 POWER The speaker Bit will only...
  • Page 76 o29 ROUND LED MATRIX made up of an RGB LED MEET THE BIT...
  • Page 77 SIGNAL MODE SAMPLE CIRCUIT #1 HOW IT WORKS Bits to control the amount of signal sent to the LED o29 LED MATRIX display depending on what All presets require two For more information about mode, check out the SIGNAL i5 SLIDE DIMMER p3 USB POWER MINI-CHALLENGE REAL WORLD ANALOGIES...
  • Page 78 SAMPLE CIRCUIT #2 HOW IT WORKS data, which it translates into For more information about mode, check out the SERIAL o28 LED MATRIX serial icons WHAT IS SERIAL? w26 CODEBIT Serial check out pages communication 5 – r o f is a way to information between computers and...
  • Page 80 a2 USB CABLE a5 MAGNET SHOES a6 HOOK & LOOP SHOES a7 ADHESIVE SHOES MEET THE ACCESSORY The USB cable brings power MEET THE ACCESSORY to your USB power Bit and Shoes slip onto your Bits' feet will also send information between certain Bits and your On the bottom of your shoes micro USB...
  • Page 81 a8 BRICK ADAPTER a10 MOTORMATE MEET THE ACCESSORY MEET THE ACCESSORY The brick adapter enables The motorMate makes you to easily snap your it easy to attach paper, cardboard, LEGO ® pack comes with brick and lots of other materials to HOW IT WORKS HOW IT WORKS With brick adapter studs,...
  • Page 82 Note that you can only push or pull before inserting a USB cable from the power adapter to your you need to reorient how the littleBits USB power Bit, or holes are positioned for an 100–240V AC NOTE: USE A PHILLIPS-HEAD...
  • Page 83 -sized marker For more info on how power works in the littleBits The two large holes on the system, check out end are perfect for holding com / tips-tricks / powersnap...
  • Page 84 a24 SERVO MOUNT a25 WHEEL MEET THE ACCESSORY MEET THE ACCESSORY mounting board or a pair of When used with a DC motor, this wheel is perfect for mak- two sides of the mount, you ing bots, cars, and all sorts HOW IT WORKS LINE UP THE FLAT EDGE OF THE DC MOTOR SHAFT WITH...
  • Page 85 MEET THE ACCESSORY The rechargeable battery is a portable power source charging done USB port, for powering littleBits mounting board- compatible feet HOW IT WORKS To power your circuit, MEET THE ACCESSORY HOW IT WORKS connect the USB plug to the...

  • Page 86: Invention Cycle

    Each phase is full of activities and questions that help you explore your ideas and develop your invention. DO I HAVE TO GO THROUGH THE LITTLEBITS INVENTION CYCLE EXACTLY IN ORDER? well in order, but a good design process is...
  • Page 87 CREATE CREATE PLAY! PUT SOMETHING TOGETHER. USE IT! from the instructions or make something from LITTLEBITS INVENTION REMIX SHARE CYCLE Keep Show the world what IMPROVE YOUR INVENTION. INSPIRE OTHERS. REMIX...

  • Page 88: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING IN-DEPTH TROUBLESHOOTING AVAILABLE AT LITTLEBITS.COM/FAQ OR ON THE LITTLEBITS INVENT APP. MAKE SURE YOUR POWER BIT IS ON. TRY SWAPPING IN A NEW 9 VOLT BATTERY. ENSURE THE POWER CABLE IS SECURELY FASTENED TO BOTH THE POWER BIT AND THE BATTERY.