Little Bits are small electronic components that snap together using magnets. Little bits let you create complex electronic gizmos without having to be an expert circuit-builder. There are four main types of little bits:
BLUE: Your power source
PINK: Inputs. these control which parts of your device get power at different times. (Eg, buttons, switches, sensors)
GREEN: Outputs. these DO something when they receive power. (Eg, buzzers, lights and motors)
ORANGE: Wires. These make it easier to connect different inputs and outputs.
Watch the video to get an idea what little bits can do.
BLUE: Your power source
PINK: Inputs. these control which parts of your device get power at different times. (Eg, buttons, switches, sensors)
GREEN: Outputs. these DO something when they receive power. (Eg, buzzers, lights and motors)
ORANGE: Wires. These make it easier to connect different inputs and outputs.
Watch the video to get an idea what little bits can do.
A great way to introduce littleBits to your class is to use these challenge cards created by teachers. One set of cards includes photos to make challenges accessible to early readers.
If you decide to do maker projects with your class, littleBits can be used as the electronic "guts" of a design project. Students can create complex machines such as robots and vehicles without having to do complicated circuitry and wiring.
The littleBits website has a extensive project library and each kit comes with a instruction guide detailing several easy projects.
If you decide to do maker projects with your class, littleBits can be used as the electronic "guts" of a design project. Students can create complex machines such as robots and vehicles without having to do complicated circuitry and wiring.
The littleBits website has a extensive project library and each kit comes with a instruction guide detailing several easy projects.