littleBits Code Kit

littleBits are electronic building blocks, called Bits, that snap together with magnets to create circuits. Each Bit is color-coded by its function (power, input, output, and logic) in the circuit, providing a simple and intuitive user experience. In addition, all Bits are compatible with each other, allowing countless creative possibilities.

This code-based STEM Kit contains three littleBits Code Kits for a total for 60 Bits, 78 accessories, free desktop app*, online tutorials, handouts, and tips & tricks pages. Whether working alone or in small groups of 2-3, kids will be engaged in computational thinking through building circuits and programming. They will get a hands-on understanding of 'what's inside the machine' and how it connects to the software.

*Computers are required to run the free desktop app.

Contents

• Tackle Box
• 60 Bits
  • Power Bits (Blue)
    • 9 Powersnap Bits
    • 3 USB Power Bits
  • Input Bits (Pink)
    • 6 Button Bits
    • 3 Dimmer Bits
    • 3 Pressure Sensor Bits
    • 3 Slide Dimmer Bits
    • 3 Sound Trigger Bits
  • Wire Bits (Orange)
    • 3 Branch Bits
    • 3 Code Bits
    • 3 Code Bit Dongles
    • 9 Wire Bits
  • Output Bits (Green)
    • 3 Bar Graph Bits
    • 3 LED Matrix Bits
    • 3 Servo & Hub Bits
    • 3 Servo Mount Bits
    • 3 Speaker Bits
• 78 Accessories
  • 36 Hook & Loop Shoes
  • 6 Hook & Loop Strips
  • 3 Mechanical Arms
  • 3 Mounting Boards 8" x  7"
  • 3 Rechargeable Batteries
  • 12 Screws
  • 3 Servo Accessories
  • 3 Servo Hubs
  • 3 USB Power Adapters
  • 6 Cables
• Resource Binder
  • Bit Index

Additional Resources

• Bitopedia: Everything You Want to Know About Each Kit and How It Functions Within a Circuit
• Document

  bit-basics.pdf
• Educator Tips
• Get to Know the Bits Videos
• littleBits Fuse App
  • Expand upon what your inventions can do using the littleBits Fuse app to program your Bits using conditionals, loops, and functions. Students can create virtual circuits in their own workspace and learn how littleBits snap together to ensure their Bits are compatible and their inventions can come to life.
  • Technical: Fuse is a progressive web app that is browser-based and uses Chrome's fast web USB/BLE API for connection management. For programming, Fuse uses MakeCodes block programming canvas. Device must have bluetooth capability to download code from the Fuse app to the codeBit.

This STEM Kit was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.