littleBits Base Kit

DISCONTINUED: This product is no longer available, but this page remains for reference. Note that the LittleBits Base, Premium, and Deluxe kits have been replaced by 'Rule your Room', 'Gizmos and Gadgets', and 'STEAM Student Set'. The littleBits Starter Base Kit is your gateway to designing and building your own interactive projects. It comes with 10 littleBits modules that magnetically snap together, a 9V alkaline battery and cable, a motorMate for attaching wheels or other items to the DC Motor Bit, and a full - color instruction booklet with eight fun projects. With this kit, you can easily make various projects like a simple alarm clock or operate a DC motor. It's neatly packed in a cool cardboard box with a magnetic closure. littleBits consists of pre - assembled discrete electronic components on tiny circuit boards. These user - friendly blocks make electronics prototyping as easy as snapping magnets. With more modules becoming available, littleBits aims to bring electronics to the early design stages and into the hands of artists, makers, students, and designers. Each 'Bit' is part of an electronic circuit, color - coded into four categories: power (blue), input (pink), output (green), and wire (orange). Combine them in different ways to quickly create numerous interactive electronic projects. Kit Includes: 1x DC Motor Bit, 1x Buzzer Bit, 1x Light Sensor Bit, 1x Bargraph Bit, 1x Button Bit, 1x Dimmer Bit, 1x Bright LED Bit, 1x Battery Power Bit, 2x Wire Bit, 1x 9V Alkaline Battery, 1x 9V Barrel Jack Cable, 1x Screwdriver, 1x motorMate, Full - color Instruction Booklet. Documents: Instruction Booklet, Kit Insider Video, Product Page, GitHub (Design Files).

Using the littleBits Starter Base Kit is a breeze. First, take out the 9V alkaline battery and connect it to the Battery Power Bit using the 9V Barrel Jack Cable. Then, start picking the modules you need for your project. Remember, the bits are color - coded. Blue is for power, pink for input, green for output, and orange for wire. Simply snap the modules together magnetically to build your circuit. If you're using the DC Motor Bit, attach wheels or other objects with the motorMate. Refer to the full - color instruction booklet for eight fun projects. As for the screwdriver, it might come in handy for some adjustments. Important note: This product has been discontinued. Also, handle the battery with care and keep it away from moisture. When you're done with your projects, store the kit in its cardboard box. You can clean the bits gently with a dry cloth to keep them in good condition. If you want to explore more designs, check out the Kit Insider Video and the GitHub Design Files.