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GIZMOS &  

GADGETS

PG 14

PG 16

PG 18

PG 10

PG 6

PG 12

Breezy Buddy

Spinmate

Megablaster

Wireless  

Doorbell

Mischief  

Machine

Bubblebot

Bumperball

Bitbot

Rotolamp

Spy Box

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littleBits 

Basics

INVENTIONS

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23

Bit

 Index

Trouble-

shooting

littleBits 

Invention 

Cycle

UNLEASH  

YOUR  

INNER  

INVENTOR.

Summary of Contents for GIZMOS & GADGETS

Page 1: ...zy Buddy Spinmate Megablaster Wireless Doorbell Mischief Machine Bubblebot Bumperball Bitbot Rotolamp Spy Box 4 5 6 8 9 10 12 14 16 18 littleBits Basics INVENTIONS 2 20 20 23 Bit Index Trouble shooting littleBits Invention Cycle UNLEASH YOUR INNER INVENTOR ...

Page 2: ...ICONS SLIDE THE DIMMER BACK AND FORTH AND SEE HOW IT AFFECTS THE BARGRAPH DON T FORGET TO CONNECT YOUR CABLE 9 VOLT BATTERY POWER YOUR CIRCUIT WHEN THE POWER BIT IS ON YOU LL SEE A RED LIGHT BUILD PLAY WITH THIS CIRCUIT FIRST Keep an eye out for these icons as you re inventing Learn more about THE LITTLEBITS INVENTION CYCLE PG 23 REMIX SHARE PLAY CREATE THE LITTLEBITS INVENTION CYCLE ORDER IS IMPO...

Page 3: ...of the wheel with Glue Dots Turn power on set the slide dimmer to a desired speed and make your mark right on the paper plate CREATE SPIN ART MASTERPIECES MAKE A SPINNING SIGN FOR YOUR LEMONADE STAND OR A CREATURE THAT DANCES DIZZILY ON YOUR DESK Create this versatile invention and let your imagination run wild TIME 15min LEVEL o25 DC motor wheel Glue Dots stickers decorating materials nice to hav...

Page 4: ...ace STICK HOOK LOOP STRIP TO CUFF and press power and slide dimmer onto the cuff as shown 1 1 3 4 5 6 7 ONLINE REMIX PETMATE Done playing superhero This circuit can double as an accessory for your favorite furry friend All you need to do is change the material the circuit sits on Keep your Bits and your buddy safe by keeping them dry COMMUNITY CHALLENGE What will pets be wearing in THE YEAR 3000 Cr...

Page 5: ... LEVEL Phillips head screwdriver from around the house 1 PRESS YOUR RECEIVER CIRCUIT ONTO A MOUNTING BOARD 4 5 Build the second circuit This will be the WIRELESS RECEIVER CIRCUIT that will rustle your bag Use Glue Dots to stick the bat teries onto the mounting board The servo hub has two hole sizes the arm will screw into the smaller holes HIDE THE ENTIRE RECEIVER CIRCUIT INSIDE A CHIP BAG and pla...

Page 6: ...ion the fan so it s blowing air INTO the tube The feet on the fan should align with the side of the tube that DOES NOT have a tab Tape the paper tabs to the outside edges of the fan ONLINE REMIX BUBBLE CHARMER Can you charm your bubbles out of their bot with a single tune You re about to swap a few Bits to TURN YOUR BUBBLEBOT INTO AN EXOTIC BUBBLE CHARMING FLUTE First add a buzzer so your Bubblebo...

Page 7: ...YOUR BOX Turn power on and slide the dimmer back and forth to see how the arm swings TROUBLESHOOTING PG 20 TEST YOUR CIRCUIT CUSTOMIZE Use thumbtacks rubber bands and everyday objects TO CREATE OBSTACLES You can use a book magazine or a mounting board TO ADD LIFT To align the mechanical arm just right power on your circuit move the slider on the dimmer to the middle posi tion and then attach the a...

Page 8: ...for a spin 3 4 5 ONLINE REMIX DRAWBOT WHAT ELSE CAN YOU DO WITH THIS ROAMING ROVER Add a few Bits accessories to your bot to create robotic art masterpieces Draw a portrait write your name or even make some expressive abstract paintings when you add a mecanical arm to your Bitbot The arm automatically swings side to side while you drive the bot around with the controller Make sure the wireless rec...

Page 9: ...URN OFF THE PROJECTOR CIRCUIT AND ADD WHEELS TO THE DC MOTORS The wheels will help you spin your projector and provide the structure for the projector to stand on template E1 E2 CUSTOMIZE Create your own pattern on a piece of 8 by 11 or A4 paper POWER Stick the battery to the back of the mounting board with Glue Dots PLACE YOUR ROTOLAMP IN A DARK ROOM near a wall On both circuits turn power on and...

Page 10: ...circuit within it Cut out a small hole and use Glue Dots to stick the light sensor and wireless transmitter to the side with the hole The light sensor should be facing out of the hole Exposing the light sensor will activate the wireless interaction SERVO Turn both circuits on and set your wireless Bits to the same channel a b c d or e Cover up the hole on the trigger box to see the servo turn on t...

Page 11: ...NI CAL ARM Did you know that you can remove the servo hub from the servo motor To do this hold the black part of the servo motor and pull the hub away from it It should pop off Then you can rotate the position of the arm to your liking and press the hub back on You may need to try this a few times to get it just right I TURNED OFF MY TRANSMIT TER CIRCUIT IN BITBOT OR ROTOLAMP BUT THE WHEELS ON MY R...

Page 12: ...Inc All other marks are the property of their respective owners SERVO MOUNT With the servo mount you can secure the tethered servo motor to a mounting board or any surface using littleBits shoes The servo s range of motion is about 140º These holes fit on the D shaft of the DC motor a8 BRICK ADAPTERS The brick adapter enables you to easily attach Bits to LEGO bricks Each pack comes with brick adapt...

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