LittleBits
What I am: LittleBits
Where I am: Main and Grand Libraries (Grand also carries the "Classroom Set")
What I do: LittleBits are small magnetic components that can only connect to each other one way and are color coded making learning fun and easy! Each LittleBit invention requires a blue Power Bit, a pink Input Bit, and a green Output Bit with the optional orange Wire Bit to modify input and outputs.
What I can teach you: Robot design and mechanics, creative problem solving
I'm recommended for ages: All ages - Makers under 10 must have adult supervision
Be sure to bring additional crafting items to make the most of these LittleBits!
Project Ideas
Mr. Whiskers - An interactive cat friend whose tail spins and eyes light up when you press his tongue!
Hack My House - Students learn about geometry concepts through building 3-d paper structures. During this lesson, students use pre-designed templates, craft materials, and littleBits modules to create 3-dimensional buildings. The exterior of a building, or any solid, is made up of 2-dimensional shapes such as rectangles and triangles. Together, these 2-dimensional shapes, called “faces”, make up a “net” when flattened that can be folded to form a 3-d object, or prism.
Adjustable Lamp! - Create an adjustable lamp! You can manipulate a box and the Little Bits to create a bright light source.
Flashlight Glasses - With these glasses you can read and see in the dark
Golf-o-Mat - Hole in one! Create a mini-golf course and swing away with this wireless golf putter.
Troubleshooting