Makerspace_Invention_Wall_Bit_Index

BIT
INDEX
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
2 HOW TO USE LITTLEBITS
BIT INDEX
5 POWER
8 INPUT
33 WIRE
55 OUTPUT
72 ACCESSORIES
78 INVENTION CYCLE
80 TROUBLESHOOTING
Occasionally BitsTM get updated, so the features or appearance
littleBits has 3 distinct Power Bits that are interchangeable and

can all be used to power your circuits.
hello!
Hi. This is the littleBits Bit Index, the
you want to know about all the Bits
collection.
HOW TO USE 1
MAKE THIS CIRCUIT FIRST
And play with it!
LITTLEBITS
make some noise with a buzzer

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ANATOMY OF A BIT TM COLOR-CODED BY FUNCTION
Learn how you can tell top from bottom. BitsTM
which are color-coded.

TOP BOT TOM
POWER (BLUE) WIRE (ORANGE)

BITSNAP BIT FEET Power Bits, plus a power Wire Bits connect to other
supply, run power through systems and let you build
your circuit. circuits in new directions.
INPUT (PINK) OUTPUT (GREEN)

Input Bits accept input from Output Bits do something –
Bits that follow.
Learn more about your Bits ON PAGE 04
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MAGNET MAGIC! ORDER IS IMPORTANT
Bits snap together with magnets. The magnets are POWER BITS INPUT BITS
always right – you can’t snap them together the OUTPUT BITS that come after them.
wrong way.
WITH NO OUTPUT BIT AFTER IT, THE INPUT BIT HAS NOWHERE
ARROWS SHOULD POINT IN THE SAME DIRECTION TO SEND ITS SIGNAL
IF THE BITS WON’T SNAP TOGETHER, TRY SPINNING THE INPUT BIT AFFECTS THE OUTPUT BITS THAT FOLLOW
ONE AROUND AND MAKE SURE THE ARROWS POINT
IN THE SAME DIRECTION
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BIT INDEX
TM
POWER INPUT WIRE OUTPUT ACCESS ORIES
05 Power Bits 08 i1 slide switch 33 w1 wire 55 o1 LED 72 a2 USB cable

06 p4 power 09 i2 toggle switch 34 w2 branch 56 o2 long LED a5 magnet shoes
07 p3 USB power 10 i3 button 35 w3 OR 57 a6 hook & loop shoes
11 i5 slide dimmer 36 w4 AND 58 o6 buzzer
12 i6 dimmer 37 w5 MIDI 59 o7 IR LED 73 a8 brick adapter
13 i7 remote trigger 38 w7 fork 60 o9 bargraph a10 motorMate
14 i8 proximity sensor 39 w8 latch 61 74 a14 USB cable & adapter
15 i11 pressure sensor 40 w9 proto 62 o13 fan 75 a21 powerSnap
16 i12 temperature 41 63 o14 bright LED a23 mechanical arm
sensor 42 w14 Makey Makey ®
64 o15 UV LED 76
17 i13 light sensor 44 w15 NOR 65 o19 RGB LED a25 wheel
18 i16 pulse 45 w16 NAND 66 o21 number 77 a27 rechargeable battery
19 i17 timeout 46 w17 XOR 67 o25 DC motor a26 mounting board
20 i18 motion trigger 47 w18 CV 68 o26 speaker a28 mounting board
21 i19 roller switch 48 w19 split 69 o29 round LED matrix (8" x 7")
22 i20 sound trigger 49
23 i22 sequencer 50 w22 wireless
24 i23 threshold transmitter
25 i28 accelerometer 51 w26 codeBit
26 i30 keyboard 53 w29 perf
27 i31 oscillator 54 micro:Bit Adapter
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29 i34 random
30 i35 delay
31 i36 micro sequencer
32 i37 mix
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POWER BITS
Power Bits, plus a power supply, run power through your circuit.
The following Power Bits are interchangeable and can all be used to power your circuits.
p4 POWER p7 POWER p3 USB POWER
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p4 POWER SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
o2 LONG LED littleBits circuits run on.
The power Bit also sends a

signal through your circuit.
Controlling this signal with
inputs is how you control
your circuit.
MEET THE BIT p7 POWER
makes your Bits spin, buzz, blink, and shine. MODE:
on light
REAL WORLD ANALOGIES
PHONE CHARGER
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p3 USB POWER SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
The USB power Bit sends a
circuit, which allows you to

power up your Bits.
o9 BARGRAPH
p3 USB POWER
on light
MEET THE BIT
The USB power may be the smallest in the series, but it's big
enough to send electricity to all your creations. This Bit lets
you power your circuit through a micro USB cable. It can
be connected to a computer, the AC power adapter, or the
rechargeable battery.
PHONE CHARGER LAPTOP CHARGER
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i1 SLIDE SWITCH SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
will not pass through any

Bits past the switch. When
the slide switch is on, it
o9 BARGRAPH
following Bits in the circuit.

p7 POWER
MEET THE BIT

i1 SLIDE SWITCH
MODE:
DC motor or bright LED!
VIDEO GAME CONSOLE

POWER SWITCH
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i2 TOGGLE SWITCH SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
When the toggle switch is
which will not pass through

any Bits past the switch.
When the toggle switch is
o9 BARGRAPH
to the following Bits in the
circuit.
p7 POWER
MEET THE BIT

i2 TOGGLE SWITCH
MODE:
Snap it in before an LED to make a lamp.
AIRPLANE LIGHT SWITCH

CONTROL PANEL
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i3 BUT TON SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
The button is like a door.

When you press it, the door
opens, sending an on or 5
o2 LONG LED
Bits in the circuit. The button
is a momentary switch, you
must continue to press it for
i3 BUTTON the signal to flow. When
you release the button, the
door closes, sending an
p7 POWER
MEET THE BIT
The button Bit is a classic: big, round, and springy for

comfortable pressing! Push it to turn something on and
MINI-CHALLENGE REAL WORLD ANALOGIES
you sit down?
VIDEO GAME CONTROLLER ELEVATOR BUTTON GAME SHOW BUZZER
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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
Slide this dimmer back and forth to control your circuit.

As you slide it up, more signal goes to the Bits that follow,
brightening lights, speeding up motors, and raising the
a flag back and forth? How could you change the speed
HOUSEHOLD
DIMMER SWITCH CAR PEDAL
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i6 DIMMER SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
The dimmer is like the knob

on a water faucet. The more
you turn the knob, the more
o9 BARGRAPH the water flows from the
faucet. The dimmer is similar
– the more you twist it
clockwise, the more signal
it lets through. When the
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
be positioned to send any

i6 DIMMER
signal between 0 and 5
MEET THE BIT
Twist this dimmer back and forth to control your circuit. As

you twist the dimmer clockwise, more signal goes to the Bits
that follow, brightening lights, speeding up motors, or raising
HOUSEHOLD STEREO VOLUME CONTROL FAUCET STOVE KNOB

DIMMER SWITCH
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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 light (IR) to send signals
(like the one you use for
your TV). When it senses IR
i7 REMOTE TRIGGER
signal momentarily to the
p7 POWER
MEET THE BIT
The remote trigger lets you use a common remote control

with your Bit. Make the sample circuit to the right and
point a remote control at the remote trigger’s sensor. Then,
TV REMOTE
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i8 PROXIMITY SENSOR SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
The proximity sensor is like a

pair of eyes for your circuit.
It detects objects by using
an infrared beam to sense
o9 BARGRAPH what's in front of it. As the
object gets closer to the
proximity sensor, more signal
will pass to the following Bits
i8 PROXIMITY SENSOR
in the circuit.
p7 POWER
MEET THE BIT
This Bit beams an infrared light that allows it

to sense objects in front of it.
BAT VISION
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i11 PRESSURE SENSOR SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
The pad of the sensor

detects how much pressure
is being applied. The harder
you press down on it, the
o9 BARGRAPH
more signal it lets pass to
the following Bits in the
circuit.
i11 PRESSURE SENSOR
Note: Do not fold or crease
the pressure sensor.
p7 POWER
touch here
MEET THE BIT
to how much pressure you put on it.
SCALE HAMMER CARNIVAL MICROWAVE

GAME TOUCH SCREEN
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i12 TEMPERATURE SENSOR SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
The temperature sensor takes

a measurement from the
o21 NUMBER
it into a signal. The higher
the temperature it senses,
the more signal it sends out
p7 POWER
to the following Bits in the
circuit (making lights brighter
and motors turn faster).
021 number: MODE:

021 number:
count down VALUE
read value
i12 TEMPERATURE SENSOR
MEET THE BIT MODE: F° or C°

With the temperature sensor you can use the temperature
this is the component that
in the surrounding air to control your circuit. It's especially
measures the temperature
useful for gathering data when paired with the number Bit
set to VALUE mode.
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THERMOSTAT MEDICAL THERMOMETER AUTOMATIC TEA KETTLE
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i13 LIGHT SENSOR SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
The light sensor detects how

much light is shining on it.
It has two modes: in LIGHT
o21 NUMBER
mode, as the light shining
on the sensor gets brighter,
more signal passes through
p7 POWER
to the following Bits in
the circuit (making lights
brighter or motors turn
faster), in DARK mode, the
021 number: MODE:
021 number: signal increases as it gets
count down VALUE
read value
darker.
turn the dial and adjust how

much light it takes to change
the signal. Clockwise
i13 LIGHT SENSOR
MEET THE BIT clockwise decreases it.

MODE: light or dark
Use this Bit to control your circuits with light! The amount
of light shining on the sensor will change how your circuit SENSITIVITY: turn counter-
clockwise to decrease, turn
hands and is perfect for alarms! clockwise to increase
this is the component that
measures light
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NIGHT LIGHT SENSOR PHOTOGRAPHER'S FINGER PULSE METER
LIGHT METER
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i16 PULSE SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
The pulse is a switch that

o2 LONG LED
open, it sends an on or 5
p7 POWER next Bit. When the switch
next Bit.
to adjust the dial. You

can change the speed of
the rhythm by turning the
small dial on the Bit with
Clockwise increases
speed, counterclockwise
MEET THE BIT i16 PULSE decreases it.
The pulse is like a heartbeat that makes the Bits after it turn on SPEED: turn counterclockwise
to decrease, turn clockwise
to increase speed
you make the signal pulse faster or slower?
FIREFLY TURN SIGNAL CLOCK SECONDHAND
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i17 TIMEOUT SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
The timeout works like an

o6 BUZZER alarm clock or a stopwatch.
It works best when paired
with a button. In ON-OFF
mode, signal passes to the
i3 BUTTON
following Bits when the timer
starts, and signal stops after
time runs down to zero. In
p7 POWER
OFF-ON mode, signal is held
for the amount of time of the
buzzer, and then passes to
the following Bits after the
timer reaches zero. Adjust
the TIME dial with the
to choose how long the

signal passes - the time
i17 TIMEOUT ranges from approximately
MEET THE BIT
MODE:
The timeout is a settable timer. Try it after a button and
follow it with a noisemaker. Press and release the button to
TIME: turn counter clockwise
start the countdown.
to decrease, turn clockwise to
increase
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KITCHEN EGG TIMER BASKETBALL SHOT CLOCK
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i18 MOTION TRIGGER SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
The motion sensor is

similar to the sensor on
an automatic door. When
o6 BUZZER
it will pass the signal to the
following Bits in the circuit. It
trigger can sense an area of

i18 MOTION TRIGGER
around 10 feet by 10 feet.
p7 POWER
MEET THE BIT
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SECURITY SYSTEM GROCERY STORE DOORS
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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
pushed in. When the mode
switch is set to OPEN, the
p7 POWER
is pushed in.
pushed in towards the Bit.
from the Bit.
MEET THE BIT

i19 ROLLER SWITCH
when something presses it. You can change the mode of the MODE: close or open
this is the roller that turns the
towards the Bit. In OPEN mode, it is similar to a refrigerator
light. When you open a refrigerator the light is on and when
REFRIGERATOR LIGHT
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i20 SOUND TRIGGER SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
The sound trigger has a

microphone that measures
how much noise is around it.
trigger will send out an on or
Bits in the circuit. Use the

o9 BARGRAPH adjustment slider to set the
needed to trigger your Bit).

p7 POWER
i20 SOUND TRIGGER
MEET THE BIT
Use this Bit to control your circuits with sound. It’s a great way
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CLAP ON LIGHT HUMAN EAR BEAR IN HIBERNATION
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i22 SEQEUNCER SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
The sequencer can carry

out multiple tasks for your
circuit, but can only do them
o9 BARGRAPH one at a time. There are
clock MODES that control
when the Bit transitions
from sequence step to
o1 LED
sequence step. You can also
choose which direction your
sequence runs using the
DIRECTION knob.
p7 POWER
i22 SEQUENCER For a full description of all

the modes and directions,
MODE: step, clock or littleBits.com/products/
speed sequencer
DIRECTION: forward,
backward, pendulum,
MEET THE BIT random
The sequencer allows you to connect up to 8 outputs and
control them in sequential patterns.
MERRY-GO-ROUND TRAFFIC LIGHTS
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i23 THRESHOLD SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
from the Bits before it, and

o14 BRIGHT LED doesn’t let the signal pass
until it reaches the amount
i11 PRESSURE SENSOR knob. Set a higher limit by

turning the knob clockwise.
The bit does not let any
signal pass through unless
p7 POWER
the signal is more than the
limit you set. Don't see any
it more signal or lower the

limit you set by turning the
knob counterclockwise.
MEET THE BIT
The threshold Bit helps you automate your circuit. It checks

i23 THRESHOLD
VOLTAGE LIMIT: turn the dial

counterclockwise to decrease,
certain height, you can pass through the gate, and the ride or clockwise to increase
starts. Try it with a temperature sensor and a fan to
automate a breeze when it's hot out!
ROLLER COASTER
TOLL BOOTH HEIGHT CHECK
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i28 ACCELEROMETER SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
The accelerometer Bit

measures acceleration,
o21 NUMBER
measuring speed (how

i28 ACCELEROMETER
The accelerometer Bit
senses how quickly it is
speeding up or slowing
p4 POWER down. This helps it detect
like shaking.
MEET THE BIT
accelerometer senses how quickly you speed it up or slow

it down. Snap it to a bargraph on a mounting board. Then
CAR ACCELEROMETER
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i30 KEYBOARD SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
The keyboard has two

modes: PRESS, which only
o26 SPEAKER produces output when
you press a button, and
HOLD , which will sustain the
last note you played. You
i31 OSCILLATOR
can use the OCTAVE DIAL to
change the playable range.
The top bitSnap is a TRIGGER
p7 POWER OUT, which sends an on or
is pressed. Try using on the

TRIGGER IN
or other Bits.
i30 KEYBOARD
MODE: press or hold

MEET THE BIT
13 keys that make an
The keyboard Bit features 13 buttons that make up an
oscillator Bit to play melodies. Similar to a piano, the white

keys on the keyboard are on the bottom row, and the black
keys are spaced on top.
trigger out bitSnap
GRAND PIANO
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i31 OSCILLATOR SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
The oscillator allows you to

o26 SPEAKER
generate sounds when
connected to the speaker
Bit. The WAVEFORM switch
changes the output. The
TWIST
either look like a square or a
p7 POWER saw. The square has a
hollow sound, similar to a
buzzy sound, similar to

brass instruments. It also
features a PITCH knob in
the center and a TUNE
pitch dial. The oscillator's
frequency range is 0.3 Hz
i31 OSCILLATOR to 4000 Hz.
WAVEFORM: square or saw

MEET THE BIT
The oscillator is a sound source that is capable of

tune dial
sound experiment you create with your Bits.
FLUTE TRUMPET SAXOPHONE
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i32 FILTER SAMPLE CIRCUIT
HOW IT WORKS
The CUTOFF knob sets the

frequency to be emphasized,
while the PEAK knob controls
o26 SPEAKER
the peak is turned up all the
i31 OSCILLATOR oscillator!
p7 POWER the tone of your sounds. If
the tone completely,

peak knob
darkening the oscillator’s
sound. When the knob is
open and allows the

oscillator’s tone to pass
through. The peak knob
MEET THE BIT i32 FILTER
emphasizes the intensity of
freq in bitSnap
deep bass or high-pitched
frequencies.
impression that a sound is “brighter” (more high frequen-
cies) or “darker” (more low frequencies).
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CONCH SEASHELL
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i34 RANDOM SAMPLE CIRCUIT
HOW IT WORKS
The random Bit has two

modes: NOISE and
o26 SPEAKER
RANDOM VOLTAGE . In
noise mode, it outputs white
noise, like a radio not tuned
p7 POWER to any station. In random
can control oscillators. The

random Bit needs a clock
input like the pulse or micro
sequencer. Adjust the speed
to change the random rate.
i34 RANDOM
MEET THE BIT

MODE: noise or random
The random Bit is the perfect way to shake things up when
sequences. It can either produce white noise, or it can

control oscillators to make them play random pitches.
UNSHUFFLED DICE TOSS WAVES ON THE BEACH

RADIO TUNER DECK OF CARDS
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i35 DELAY SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
The delay Bit has two knobs:

TIME ,which sets the delay
o26 SPEAKER
length between a sound
and its repetition, and
i35 DELAY
FEEDBACK , which controls
how many times the sound
i31 OSCILLATOR
repeats. This Bit will play
i30 KEYBOARD
all the way up. You can also
p7 POWER feedback knob shift the pitch of a sound by
turning the control while a
sound is repeating.
time knob
MEET THE BIT
The delay Bit takes incoming audio and repeats it, like an
echo. Delays can be long and spacey, like shouting into the
Grand Canyon, or loud and crazy.
HELLO!
HELLO!
HELLO
!
HELL
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HELLO!
HELLO! HE
LLO
!
HELLO!
CAVE GRAND CANYON
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i36 MICRO SEQUENCER SAMPLE CIRCUIT
HOW IT WORKS
The micro sequencer sends

o26 SPEAKER
position of each of the four
STEP knobs. Turn a knob
i31 OSCILLATOR fully counterclockwise to
make the step silent.
Use the Bit in SPEED mode

p7 POWER to set the speed using the
STEP mode to use an input

Bit like a pulse or button for
control. It also has a
TRIGGER OUT , which you
can send to any of your
i36 MICRO SEQUENCER
other Bits. This can be used
to trigger other Bits like the
MODE: clock or step
MEET THE BIT
speed dial
The micro sequencer creates short melodies controlled by
the pitch knobs. Connect it to an oscillator and it will step
trigger out bitSnap
MUSICAL SCORE CELL PHONE

RING TONE
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i37 MIX SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
The mix Bit accepts signal

from two separate inputs,
and allows you to mix them
together and control how
much of each input’s signal
passes through to the next
Bit.
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 stronger.
i31 OSCILLATOR
w19 SPLIT
MEET THE BIT p7 POWER
The mix Bit allows you to combine two

inputs and send them to a single output. It
play two oscillators on a single speaker!
CHEF MIXING
BIVALVE INGREDIENTS
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w1 WIRE SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
The wire doesn’t change the

signal in any way – it just
o3 RGB LED
one Bit to another. Each wire

Bit is 6 inches (15 cm) long.
w1 WIRE
p7 POWER
MEET THE BIT
The wire Bit has a flexible wire running between its two
bitSnaps. This allows you to place your Bits farther apart, turn
corners, and make connections that can twist, turn, and spin.
EXTENSION CORD POWER LINES STRING OF LIGHTS
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w2 BRANCH SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
The branch takes the

incoming signal and sends
it equally to all 3 output
bitSnaps.
o11 SERVO
i6 DIMMER
p3 USB POWER
o29 ROUND LED MATRIX
MEET THE BIT o9 BARGRAPH
The branch lets you send the same signal to up to 3 other

w2 BRANCH
POWER STRIP USB HUB TREE BRANCH FORK IN A RIVER
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w3 OR SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
o9 BARGRAPH at either of its inputs, the

w3 OR
signal from its output. If the

i3 BUTTON
i3 BUTTON
POWERSNAP
p7 POWER signal from its output.
MEET THE BIT
The OR Bit is a logic gate with 2 inputs. In order for

the output of the OR to be on, there needs to be at
least 1 on input.
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w4 AND SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
either of its inputs, the AND

o9 BARGRAPH w4 AND
from its output. If the AND

i3 BUTTON
i3 BUTTON
POWERSNAP
inputs at the same time, the
p7 POWER
signal from its output.
MEET THE BIT
The AND Bit is a logic gate with 2 inputs. It sends an on

signal from its output only when input 1 and input 2 are both
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KEYBOARD
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w5 MIDI SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
The MIDI Bit functions by

o26 SPEAKER
MIDI IN mode)
MIDI OUT mode).

The MIDI Bit will show up
i31 OSCILLATOR
in your DAW as a MIDI
p7 POWER The note range of the Bit is

from C2 to C6. MIDI note
C2 generates an output
CV of 0.2V. Thereafter, the
output CV increases by
1V/oct up to C6. Similar
to the keyboard and micro
sequencer Bits, this Bit has
2 outputs: a main bitSnap
output that sends control
MEET THE BIT
w5 MIDI
With the MIDI Bit, you can control your circuits from MIDI- TRIGGER OUT that sends a 5
enabled instruments and computer software! Send and
3.5mm MIDI in jack
MIDI note message is sent.
other Bits like the keyboard, and control Bits with software
MODE: in or out
USB MIDI I/O
BAND CONDUCTOR
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w7 FORK SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
The fork takes the incoming

signal and sends it to all
o21 NUMBER
three output bitSnaps.
o3 RGB LED
w7 FORK
p7 POWER
o6 BUZZER
MEET THE BIT
it lets you connect a single Bit to as many as three others.

If you place an input before the fork, it will control all three
outputs at once, such as light, sound, and motion.
POWER STRIP FORK IN THE ROAD
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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
it ON. Pressing it again
w8 LATCH
a sound trigger in front of
i3 BUTTON the latch and a light after it,
p7 POWER
MEET THE BIT
Use the latch to turn any momentary input, like a button or a
DOORSTOP CLICKING A PEN
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w9 PROTO BIT BREAKDOWN HOW IT WORKS
The proto Bit is what littleBits

engineers use to build and
pinheaders: prototype new Bits. Hack
jumpers on these brand-new one by connect-

pinheaders allows ing to printed circuit boards
or solderless breadboards.
output screw VCC, signal, or
terminals for ground from the direct access to power,
VCC, signal, circuit ground and signal lines
and ground needed to take measure-
ments and connect to other
instruments.
USE AN EYEGLASS
input screw
SCREWDRIVER terminals for
VCC, signal, and
ground
MEET THE BIT
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w10 INVERTER SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
a signal lower than 2.5

o3 RGB LED
w10 INVERTER
i3 BUTTON
from its output.
p7 POWER
MEET THE BIT
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OPPOSITE DAY ALTERNATING

POLICE LIGHTS
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w14 MAKEY MAKEY BIT ®
BIT BREAKDOWN
earth pad MODE: space/click
micro USB signal indicator

to computer
KEYPADS
right arrow pad
space/click pad
MEET THE BIT You can power the Makey
Makey Bit through any of
left arrow pad
the three input bitSnaps
computer. You can connect the Makey Makey Bit to these
objects using the included alligator clips.

MINI-CHALLENGE
COMPUTER KEYBOARD OPERATION GAME ®
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SAMPLE CIRCUIT #1 HOW IT WORKS SAMPLE CIRCUIT #2 HOW IT WORKS
When you connect the The Makey Makey Bit

TOUCH BOTH
Makey Makey Bit to ALLIGATOR sends an ON signal to the
when you touch the metal CLIPS AT THE
your computer with the SAME TIME Bits that follow it when
ends of both alligator clips,
micro USB cable it can a keypad (LEFT ARROW,
act like a keyboard or SPACE/CLICK, or RIGHT
which is directly opposite
mouse, controlling LEFT ARROW) is connected to
the LEFT ARROW pad
ARROW, RIGHT ARROW, either of the EARTH pads
and SPACE/CLICK. For
example, when you material. In sample circuit
COMPLETE
THE CIRCUIT touch the SPACE/CLICK #1, when you touch both
pad and an EARTH pad, alligator clips at the same
it is the same as pressing time, electricity flows from
the space bar or left o6 BUZZER the LEFT ARROW keypad to
click on your mouse. the EARTH pad, triggering
w14 MAKEY MAKEY an ON signal to the buzzer.
NOTE: This Makey This works because humans
Makey Bit interaction p7 POWER
requires you to connect
a keypad (LEFT ARROW,
RIGHT ARROW, SPACE/
CLICK) to an EARTH pad
i12 temp. i12 temp.
MODE:
sensor:
Fahrenheit
mode
sensor:
SPACE
celsius
mode
material.
i13 light i13 light
sensor: sensor:
light mode dark mode
o11 servo: o11 servo:
swing mode turn mode
Makey Makey: Makey Makey:
click mode space mode
a green LED lights up on the
Makey Makey Bit to indicate
p1 POWER which keypad you are triggering
w14 MAKEY MAKEY
on the SPACE/CLICK pad, you can

toggle the switch between SPACE
(space bar) and CLICK (left click on
your computer mouse) functionalities
43
w15 NOR SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
o9 BARGRAPH w15 NOR either of its inputs, the NOR

i3 BUTTON
from its output. If the NOR
i3 BUTTON
POWERSNAP
inputs or at the same time,
p7 POWER
MEET THE BIT
The NOR Bit is a logic gate with 2 inputs. It sends an on
other words, it’s the exact opposite of the OR Bit. The NOR
on, unless 1 or both of its inputs are triggered.
CHEAT SHEET
as
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m p uter s mous .
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OFF ON OFF
SLEEP MODE ON
A COMPUTER ON ON OFF
44
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
p7 POWER
NAND sends an on or 5
both of its inputs at the same

time, the NAND sends an
output.
MEET THE BIT
The NAND Bit is a logic gate with 2 inputs. Think of it as "not

and." The NAND Bit will always send an on signal unless
exact opposite of the AND Bit.
CHEAT SHEET
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a d light ' s door los
C a r r e c ON OFF ON
dr i r ar
bo r ' s doo
ge OFF ON ON
pass
CLOSING CAR DOORS TO
TURN OFF LIGHTS ON ON OFF
45
w17 XOR SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS

o9 BARGRAPH o17 XOR
at the same time, the XOR
i3 BUTTON
from its output. If the XOR
i3 BUTTON
POWERSNAP
its inputs, the XOR sends an

p7 POWER
at both of its inputs at the

same time, the XOR sends
its output.
MEET THE BIT
The XOR Bit is a logic gate with 2 inputs. Think of it as
but not both.

CHEAT SHEET
if INPUT 1 INPUT 2 OUTPUT
rd R
rwa ot O OFF OFF OFF
o e o
ly m b 't
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Yo u c p u s u s h ou ON OFF ON
re u p , y
yo u a r. If yo e me
o sa m OFF ON ON
at
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PEDALING ON A BICYCLE mo ON ON
46
w18 CONTROL VOLTAGE (CV) SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
CV stands for "control

o26 SPEAKER
used term in the realm of
analog synthesizers. A
i31 OSCILLATOR
from the pitch of oscillators

p7 POWER
and more. The CV Bit can be
used for both CV and Gate/
Trigger type signals used
in analog synthesizers. The
Bit is suitable for interfacing
with modular analog synths,
analog keyboards, as well
Korg Volca series. The

"Sync" ports employed in the
MEET THE BIT
w18 CONTROL VOLTAGE (CV) Volca series of synths can be
The CV Bit lets you integrate synth Bits with other analog used to make your Bits play
synthesizers like modular synths or analog keyboards. in sync with your Volcas
3.5mm CV I/O jacks
control analog synthesizers with Bits, or create new control connection jacks should be
MODE:
interfaces for your synth. used with mono 3.5mm plug
phono cables.
BI-LINGUAL
TRANSLATION
47
w19 SPLIT SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
signal and sends it to the two

o9 BARGRAPH output bitSnaps.
o6 BUZZER
w19 SPLIT
p7 POWER
MEET THE BIT
The split lets you connect a single Bit to two others. If you
place an input before the split, it will control the two outputs
at once, like a single light sensor controlling two motors. The
flexible wires on the split also allow you to place your Bits
farther apart and position them how you like.
same time?
POWER STRIP HEADPHONES
48
w21 WIRELESS RECEIVER SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
The wireless Bits are able to

o6 BUZZER communicate on 5 trans-
mission channels, like a
walkie-talkie. They just need
o14 BRIGHT LED
to be set to the same channel
(labeled a, b, c, d, and e) in
o9 BARGRAPH order to talk to each other.
A single transmitter can send
p7 POWER
on the same transmission
transmitters can’t send their
The 5 transmission channels

allow for up to 5 transmitter/
reach a distance of 100 feet

MEET THE BIT indoors! Each output on the
You can control your Bits wirelessly with the inseparable
w21 WIRELESS RECEIVER with the input on the
-
transmitter end.
-
channel LED
direction you sent it in). channel select button
RADIO ANTENNA
49
w22 WIRELESS TRANSMITTER SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
The wireless Bits are able

i3 BUTTON to communicate on 5
transmission channels, like
i16 PULSE a walkie-talkie. They just
need to be set to the same
i6 DIMMER channel (labeled a, b, c,
d, and e) in order to talk
w7 FORK to each other. A single
transmitter can send its
p7 POWER
on the same transmission
transmitters can’t send their
The 5 transmission channels

allow for up to 5 transmitter/
reach a distance of 100 feet

MEET THE BIT
indoors! Each input on the
You can control your Bits wirelessly with the inseparable transmitter must correspond
w22 WIRELESS TRANSMITTER
with the output on the
transmitter gathers and encodes information (such as where
channel LED
channel select button
WALKIE-TALKIE RADIO TOWER
50
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
the Bit.
CONNECTED LED
MEET THE BIT green: connected
to computer
to program how your Bits work. Using the Fuse App, you blink white:
code uploading
and animations. 3 input bitSnaps
off: not connected
COMPUTER BRAIN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL BAND CONDUCTOR
51
SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
The codeBit is a miniature computer that you
things by writing code in the littleBits Fuse

app. When you’re ready, you can instantly
upload the code to your codeBit to see how
it works.
Just like all other Bits, the codeBit needs to

be connected to a power Bit in order to
stop working, but the code will still be on

there and will start running when you turn the
o26 SPEAKER power back on.
w26 CODEBIT For more information about the codeBit

and an intro to all its features,
i3 BUTTON classroom.littleBits.com
GO TO
CLASSROOM.
LITTLEBITS.COM
p3 USB POWER
WHAT IS SERIAL?
Serial communication is
a way to send complex
information between
communication is made up of a series of
For example, the codeBit can turn your

code into serial data and send it to the
LED matrix to tell it what to do.
Note: Only Bits with the serial

communication icon are able to send
and read serial data. Some Bits without
the serial icon may interfere with serial
signals if placed between the codeBit and
the LED matrix.
52
w29 PERF BIT BREAKDOWN HOW IT WORKS
Use the perf Bit to quickly
sensors and components by

soldering directly to the Bit
itself.
VCC bus 0.1" perfboard
ground bus
MEET THE BIT
The perf Bit is a quick and easy way to prototype a circuit for
a brand-new Bit. It's a standard 0.1" perfboard with a VCC
and ground bus connected to our bitSnap connectors.
BREADBOARD WATER PIPES
53
w34 MICRO:BIT ADAPTER ® SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
The littleBits micro:bit

adapter Bit works by
connecting the signals
from the littleBits input
and output bitsnaps to
pins on the micro:bit edge
connectors. No special
o11 SERVO coding libraries are
needed.
p4 POWER
*micro:bit is required for

use & sold separately
MEET THE BIT
The littleBits micro:bit Adapter connects micro:bit and littleBits
a less-intimidating way. Enhance your learning with micro:bit w34 MICRO:BIT ADAPTER
by adding coding to your littleBits using platforms like the free
Microsoft MakeCode or Python editor.
54
o1 LED SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
This Bit uses a light-emiting

diode (LED) to turn electricity
into light. The more signal
you send the Bit, the brighter
o1 LED the light shines.
i3 BUTTON
p7 POWER
MEET THE BIT
board that shines a nice green light. It's our go-to when
you want to light something up.
CAMERA FLASH LED HEADLAMP
55
o2 LONG LED SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
This Bit uses a light-emmiting

diode (LED) to turn electricity
into light. The more signal
you send the Bit, the brighter
i3 BUTTON the light shines.
p7 POWER
o2 LONG LED
MEET THE BIT
The long LED is a flexible lighting option. We call it the

“long” LED because the light is connected to the board by a
cable, which lets you put the light in some interesting places.
long LED?
FLASHLIGHT STREET LAMP ANGLERFISH
56
o4 VIBRATION MOTOR SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
o4 VIBRATION MOTOR weight and are responsible

for the random shaking.
As you increase the signal
i3 BUTTON
p7 POWER
MEET THE BIT
your cellphone shake when you get a text. With this Bit, you
paper, tin foil, or a pipecleaner - to the motor.
BZZZZZ!
CELL PHONE BUZZER ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH
57
o6 BUZZER SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
o6 BUZZER
creates a buzzing sound.
The higher the signal it
i3 BUTTON
louder the sound is.
p7 POWER
MEET THE BIT
The buzzer makes a sound no one can ignore. It's great at

sounding the alarm or annoying those nearby.
using the buzzer?

di
DOORBELL CAR ALARM WASHING MACHINE
58
o7 IR LED SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
spectrum of light. When the

signal is increased, the IR
i3 BUTTON LED begins to shine in the
infrared spectrum. Bits such
as the remote trigger and
p7 POWER
to this Bit, making them the
perfect pair.
o7 IR LED
MEET THE BIT
The IR LED (or infrared light-emitting diode) Bit sends out light
sensor or remote trigger.
TV REMOTE BLACK LIGHT
59
o9 BARGRAPH SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
to turn electricity into light.

Each LED on the board
o9 BARGRAPH
needs a certain amount of
signal in order to light up. As
you increase the signal sent
i5 SLIDE DIMMER to the bargraph, more LEDs
will shine.
p7 POWER
MEET THE BIT
The bargraph shows you how much signal the Bit is
adjustable lamp.
MUSIC VISUALIZER TV VOLUME PHONE SCREEN

BRIGHTNESS
60
o11 SERVO SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
TURN mode, the input from

i5 SLIDE DIMMER other Bits determines the
position of the hub – try
using a dimmer to set the
p7 POWER angle you want. In SWING
back and forth on its own like

a pair of windshield wipers
– the input signal controls
the speed of the swing.
is about 180 degrees.
bucket. Simply press the

o11 SERVO
MEET THE BIT plastic feet into a mounting
MODE: turn or swing board for extra stability.
Feet for attaching to mounting

boards or shoes
those on pages 75 and 76.
your desk? b l ee p b
l o rp
TRUCK CRANE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ROBOT
61
o13 FAN SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
Inside the fan is a tiny motor.
it spins. The more signal it

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
or pieces of paper) to the center of the fan for some boards and shoes
object across the table?
LEAF BLOW E PERSONAL FAN AIRPLANE PROPELLER

R
62
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

brighter it gets.
i3 BUTTON
p7 POWER
MEET THE BIT
The bright LED (or "Light-Emitting Diode") is a small Bit

that puts out a big light. Just like our other LED Bits, it's a
great way to shed some light on your creations. Choose
the bright LED when you want a LOT of bright white light.
STADIUM LIGHTS LIGHTHOUSE
63
o15 UV LED SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
The UV LED emits an
in the UVA spectrum, which

appears purple to our eyes.
i3 BUTTON
As the signal is increased,
the UV LED begins to light
up. The UV LED can make
p7 POWER
o15 UV LED
MEET THE BIT
out a special kind of light. It looks purple to the eye, but it

has some special abilities, like making white fabrics and
certain inks glow in the dark.
bees c s
ee i
spec u m n U
to s
ee f V
low
ers
DETECTIVE WORK BEE VISION
64
o19 RGB LED SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
The RGB LED is actually

o3 RGB
o3 RGB LED
LED
red, a blue, and a green

R: adjust the amount of red light
light). Turning the dials
changes the brightness of
G: adjust the amount of green light each light. The colors from
these lights mix together
B: adjust the amount of blue light
the rainbow.
i5 SLIDE DIMMER
p7 POWER
MEET THE BIT
The RGB LED is a light with adjustable color. You can use
custom color mix of red, green, and blue.
GB s
o f R se d is p l ay
ds
s ate
e
cr
Ds ou
LE
TRAFFIC LIGHT JUMBOTRON DECORATIVE LIGHTS
65
o21 NUMBER SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
The number Bit displays

o21 NUMBER
information about the signal
reset bitSnapTM
In COUNT mode, the Bit can

MODE: count or read count up or down when the
i5 SLIDE DIMMER
through the reset bitSnap.
In READ mode, the Bit

p7 POWER
displays information about
from 0–99.
MEET THE BIT

always match the number
before it. It's a great way to measure the input from sensors or COUNT mode. For example,
count things, like the score in a game. if you count up to 38, the
be 38% of full power.
v ooooooo
m
v
oom
!
SCOREBOARD VOLUME INDICATOR ON TV SPEEDOMETER PEOPLE COUNTER
66
o25 DC MOTOR SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
The DC (or “direct current”)

i5 SLIDE DIMMER
motor rotates a shaft when it
p7 POWER
the motor will spin.
A switch on the board lets

you choose which direction
the motor spins. CW spins
clockwise and CCW spins
counterclockwise. When the
switch is in VAR
mode, the amount of signal
o25 DC MOTOR
to control the speed and
MODE: CW (clockwise), direction (clockwise or
counterclockwise) of its
MEET THE BIT CCW (counterclockwise) motion. In this mode, using
an input like a slide dimmer
Use the motor to spin, turn, twist, and roll.
makes steering easy!
There are a few accessories you can use with the DC
feet for attaching to mounting
boards or shoes
on page 76.
CAR ENGINE DRILL FERRIS WHEEL
67
o26 SPEAKER SAMPLE CIRCUIT HOW IT WORKS
The speaker turns audio
make sound. You can control
slider on the left side of the

Bit. It also features an output
o26 SPEAKER
jack on the right side of the
output jack Bit that you can connect to
i31 OSCILLATOR
or a computer. When you
connect to the output jack,
sound will come out of the
p7 POWER
headphones) instead of
through the speaker.
The speaker Bit will only

make sound with Bits that
MEET THE BIT create audio signals, such as
the oscillator, MP3 player, or
Amplify your sonic explorations! The speaker Bit is a tiny codeBit.
speaker that lets you hear the signals coming from an
oscillator, an MP3 player, or a codeBit. Pair it with these Bits
MINI-CHALLENGE
What is the strangest sound that you
VOCAL CORDS LOUDSPEAKER GUITAR AMP PHONE SPEAKER
68
o29 ROUND LED MATRIX
each square is a pixel

made up of an RGB LED
MEET THE BIT
The LED matrix is a colorful display that you can control using
code or other Bits.
69
SAMPLE CIRCUIT #1
ANIMATION MODE HOW IT WORKS
The o29 round LED

matrix Bit has 4 modes
o29 LED MATRIX selectable by the 'MODE'
button: ANIMATION,
FILL, BRIGHTNESS, and
COLOR. The 4 numbered
LEDs on the circuit board
turn on to signify what the
current mode is.
i5 SLIDE DIMMER
p3 USB POWER
How many ways can you display a rainbow?
SCROLLING SIGN BOARDS SCOREBOARD TV SCREEN
70
SAMPLE CIRCUIT #2 HOW IT WORKS
You can access more

features by adding a SERIAL
connection - the codeBit - to
the input of the round LED
serial messages, such as

o28 LED MATRIX programs written in the Fuse
App, the Bit will switch to
Serial mode and can display
custom images.
serial icons
WHAT IS SERIAL?
w26 CODEBIT Serial

communication
check out pages
is a way to
51-52 for more
send complex information
information
between computers and
Serial
p3 USB POWER communication is made up
signals.
For example, the codeBit can

serial communication will not turn your code into serial data
work on OUT 2 or OUT 3 and send it to the LED matrix
to tell it what to do.
Note: Only Bits with the

serial communication icon
are able to send and read
serial data. Some Bits without
the serial icon may interfere
with serial signals if placed
between the codeBit and the
LED matrix.
71
a2 USB CABLE a5 MAGNET SHOES
a6 HOOK & LOOP SHOES
MEET THE ACCESSORY
a7 ADHESIVE SHOES
The USB cable brings power
MEET THE ACCESSORY
to your USB power Bit and
rechargeable battery. It Shoes slip onto your Bits' feet
will also send information and hold your circuit together.
between certain Bits and your On the bottom of your shoes
micro USB computer. The cable comes in
two lengths, 1'7" (0.5m) and
which are great for securing
surfaces.
HOW IT WORKS
USB plug
The cable acts like a bridge
between the power source and HOW IT WORKS
what you’re trying to turn on
First, snap together your
or charge. If you connect the
littleBits circuit. Then press
USB plug to a power source,
the feet of your Bits into the
and the micro USB to the USB
holes of the shoes and place
power Bit or rechargeable
it on your chosen surface.
Bit feet go in the shoes
from the source to the Bit or
Magnet shoes allow you to
battery.
adhere your circuit to any
magnetic surface. Try your
Likewise, the cable will also
refrigerator or your locker!
bridge certain Bits and your
computer. If you connect the
Hook & loop shoes come
micro USB directly to Bits (like
the codeBit), and the USB
hook & loop strip. The strip
plug to your laptop, the cable
will send information between
flexible surface.
the two.
secured onto any surface.

lengths, both cables work the
same.
72
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,
Bits to LEGO® bricks. Each cardboard, LEGO axles,
®
pack comes with brick and lots of other materials to

adapter studs and sockets. the DC motor.
HOW IT WORKS HOW IT WORKS
With brick adapter studs, To mount, slide the motorMate

onto the shaft of the DC
Simply snap an adapter motor by aligning the flat
underneath your bricks and edges. The motorMate has
press the feet of your Bits
into place.
and the other fits thicker
With brick adapter sockets, papers like cardstock. LEGO
you can mount your Bits
on top of LEGO® bricks.
Simply snap the adapter on
your bricks, and press the
feet of your Bits into place.
73
a14 AC POWER ADAPTER
MEET THE ACCESSORY
This power adapter and

USB cable combo is the
long-term power to your

littleBits creations.
HOW IT WORKS
your 100–240V AC wall
that littleBits circuits and

the rechargeable battery
run on. Simply connect
a USB cable from the
power adapter to your
littleBits USB power Bit, or
rechargeable battery.
NOTE: 100–240V AC
DC 2000mA. Included
adapter is for US electrical
outlets only.
74
a21 POWERSNAP a23 MECHANICAL ARM
MEET THE ACCESSORY MEET THE ACCESSORY
The powerSnap supplies The mechanical arm

power to an open input
without extra forks, splits, hub and the DC motor shaft,
or power supplies.
for pushing, pulling, and
throwing.
Connect to DC motor or HOW IT WORKS

HOW IT WORKS
To attach the mechanical
arm to the DC motor, line up
the DC motor cross shaft with
one of the cross holes in
input bitSnap. When using the mechanical arm.
Bits with multiple inputs,
like the codeBit, you can
use powerSnaps to bring shaft with one of the cross
power to inputs not directly holes in the mechanical arm
connected to the power Bit.
The powerSnaps only work
Fits a Sharpie -sized marker
TM
The two large holes on the
connected somewhere else end are perfect for holding
in your circuit. pens and markers in place.
For more info on how Fits a pen

power works in the littleBits
system, check out littleBits.
com/tips-tricks/powersnap
75
a24 SERVO MOUNT a25 WHEEL
MEET THE ACCESSORY
MEET THE ACCESSORY
mounting board or a pair of When used with a DC motor,

littleBits shoes. With feet on this wheel is perfect for mak-
two sides of the mount, you ing bots, cars, and all sorts
directions. It’s a great way to
arm can go wild.
HOW IT WORKS
Carefully separate the white

plug from the circuit board.
Slip the plug through the HOW IT WORKS
wire opening mount. Pull the wire through To attach the wheel to the
DC motor shaft, align the
cross hole in the wheel with
the cross of the motor shaft.
Reconnect the white plug to
the board.
feet for mounting

boards and shoes
76
a27 RECHARGEABLE BATTERY a26 MOUNTING BOARD
a28 MOUNTING BOARD (8" × 7")
micro USB port,
for charging MEET THE ACCESSORY
The rechargeable battery

is a portable power source
charging
done
again.
USB port, for

mounting board- powering littleBits
compatible feet
HOW IT WORKS
To power your circuit, MEET THE ACCESSORY HOW IT WORKS

connect the USB plug to the
charged battery, and the 1 First, snap your circuit together.
as the backbone of your
micro USB to the p3 USB
power Bit.
structure, and allows you to
keep your circuit intact and
To charge the battery, plug
the micro USB of a cable This mounting board can
into the battery and connect accommodate large circuits.
the USB plug to a computer
2 Next, press the circuit into the
page 80 for more about the mounting board. ONLY press
power adapter. The LED on on the bitSnaps.
the battery will shine red
ALWAYS REMOVE BITS
when done. BY THE BITSNAP, DO
NOT PULL ON CABLES TO
REMOVE BITS FROM THE
MOUNTING BOARD
77
THE LITTLEBITS
TM
INVENTION CYCLE
The littleBits Invention Cycle is a
roadmap for your invention journey.
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?
Nope! If you want, you can remix while you
play or share while you create. Each phase
way of thinking and making. They work

well in order, but a good design process is
always a bit messy.
78
CREATE
CREATE PLAY!
PUT SOMETHING TOGETHER. You can build it USE IT!

from the instructions or make something from
your imagination. Don't worry if it doesn't Playing is like a test run. It's a chance to see
work or if it isn't perfect. The important thing
ways you can make it better.
something to experiment with.
THE
SHARE
PLAY
LITTLEBITS
INVENTION REMIX SHARE
CYCLE
IMPROVE YOUR INVENTION. Keep INSPIRE OTHERS. Show the world what
experimenting! Add new Bits, swap parts with
at littleBits.com. Get inspired by exploring
REMIX
79
TROUBLESHOOTING
1 2 3
MAKE SURE YOUR POWER BIT TM IS ON. You should TRY SWAPPING IN A NEW 9 VOLT BATTERY. Low ENSURE THE POWER CABLE IS SECURELY FASTENED
see a red LED illuminated on the board. batteries can cause a circuit to act erratically. BitsTM
TO BOTH THE POWER BIT AND THE BATTERY.
motor may appear to not be working while a light

still shines brightly.
4 5
MAKE SURE YOUR BITS ARE ARRANGED IN THE
CHECK YOUR CONNECTIONS . Are all the Bits securely STILL HAVING TROUBLE? Visit https://support.sphero.com/ or
PROPER ORDER. Remember that you always need a
snapped to each other? You can also try gently wiping drop us a line at support.sphero.com.
power Bit & power supply at the beginning of each
down the ends of the bitSnaps with a soft cloth (like
circuit, and an output Bit at the end. If the last Bit in
your chain is an input, then it won’t do anything to
strong connection. Try unsnapping, cleaning the
bitSnaps, and snapping it all back together again.
80
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littleBits has 3 distinct Power Bits that are interchangeable and

Hi. This is the littleBits Bit Index, the

you want to know about all the Bits

make some noise with a buzzer

Occasionally BitsTM get updated, so the features or appearance

littleBits has 3 distinct Power Bits that are interchangeable and

which are color-coded.

POWER (BLUE) WIRE (ORANGE)

INPUT (PINK) OUTPUT (GREEN)

Bits that follow.

Learn more about your Bits ON PAGE 04

POWER INPUT WIRE OUTPUT ACCESS ORIES

05 Power Bits 08 i1 slide switch 33 w1 wire 55 o1 LED 72 a2 USB cable

p4 POWER p7 POWER p3 USB POWER

Occasionally BitsTM get updated, so the features or appearance

o2 LONG LED littleBits circuits run on.

The power Bit also sends a

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makes your Bits spin, buzz, blink, and shine. MODE:

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The USB power Bit sends a

circuit, which allows you to

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PHONE CHARGER LAPTOP CHARGER

will not pass through any

following Bits in the circuit.

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DC motor or bright LED!

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VIDEO GAME CONSOLE

When the toggle switch is

which will not pass through

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Snap it in before an LED to make a lamp.

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AIRPLANE LIGHT SWITCH

The button is like a door.

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The button Bit is a classic: big, round, and springy for

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you sit down?

VIDEO GAME CONTROLLER ELEVATOR BUTTON GAME SHOW BUZZER

When the slider is all the

When the slider is all the

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Slide this dimmer back and forth to control your circuit.

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The dimmer is like the knob

dimmer is all the way to the

be positioned to send any

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Twist this dimmer back and forth to control your circuit. As

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HOUSEHOLD STEREO VOLUME CONTROL FAUCET STOVE KNOB

The remote trigger will work

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The remote trigger lets you use a common remote control