littleBits

What are littleBits?

littleBits consists of tiny circuit-boards with specific functions engineered to snap together with magnets. No soldering, no wiring, no programming, just snap together for prototyping, learning and fun. Each bit has a specific function (light, sound, sensors, buttons, thresholds, pulse, motors, etc), and modules snap to make larger circuits. Just as LEGO™ allows you to create complex structures with very little engineering knowledge, littleBits are small, simple, intuitive, blocks that make creating with sophisticated electronics a matter of snapping small magnets together.

What types of bits are there?

Power

Bits modules with blue connectors are the ones that provide the juice to get you up and running! You’ll need one of these Power modules in every creation you make.

Input

Input Bits modules are pink. They are buttons, switches and sensors: the eyes + ears of the system. They interpret their surroundings to make things happen.

Wire

Orange Bits modules are Wires that help you extend + branch out. You don’t always need one, but they give you options for linking and adding intelligence to your creations.

Output

Blink it! Buzz it! Shake it! Turn it! Green Bits modules are Outputs. These lights and motors convey the visual, physical + audible, and just generally make stuff happen.