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The USB power may be the smallest in the series, but it's big enough to send juice to all your creations. Connect a USB cable (included) to your computer or phone charger to start the power flowing. Try it with an LED to make the simplest littleBits circuit. If you're looking for a permanent installation, the USB power adapterenables you to plug your USB power directly into the wall.

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

The bargraph is one of littleBits favorite Bits: it has five LEDs in different colors that light up to show you how much signal the module is receiving. Try it with a pressure sensor to make your own strength-o-meter.

You will need a wireless receiver and a transmitter to use littleBits wirelessly. You can purchase additional receivers and transmitters, but if you are just getting started with littleBits wireless modules, we suggest purchasing the Wireless Boost It.

This mp3 Player allows you to play your very own mp3 files using littleBits.

You will need a wireless receiver and a transmitter to use littleBits wirelessly. You can purchase additional receivers and transmitters, but if you are just getting started with littleBits wireless modules, we suggest purchasing the Wireless Boost It.

The toggle switch Bit is sturdy on/off switch that you can use to activate your creations with a nice, solid click. Try using it after a USB power Bit as an on/off switch for your whole creation.

Getting Started with littleBits by Ayah Bdeir and Matt Richardson is a comprehensive guide to littleBits Electronics

The perf module is a quick and easy way to prototype a circuit for the littleBits library.

The codeBit levels up your littleBits circuits by allowing you to program how your Bits work.

The secret to learning? Make. It. Fun. So this kit's all about learning to build & code through games. With games, students embrace failure, make their own rules, think critically, and collaborate.

The fan Bit is just what you'd think: a small electric fan tethered to a littleBits module. It's great for those hot summer nights. Use littleBits little fan to create fluttering movement in your creations or just to keep yourself cool.

Ready to incorporate a carrot, your sunglasses, or great-grandma into your littleBits creations? Now you can use everyday objects to trigger your Bits and control cursors on your computer’s keyboard, or even control your computer with Bits.

The littleBits micro:bit Adapter connects micro:bit and littleBits enabling new learning experiences and creative inventions in a less-intimidating way.

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This little purple screwdriver is used to modify any Bit with a micro adjuster (e.g. pulse, rgb led).

Use the latch to turn any momentary input, like a button or a trigger module, into an ON/OFF switch, like a toggle! If you place a button in front of the latch, pressing the button once will turn it ON, and pressing it again will turn it OFF again. Or for even more fun, place a sound trigger in front of the latch, and a light after it...then, just snap your fingers!

Every circuit starts with power!

The LED (or "Light-Emitting Diode") Bit is a very small board that shines a nice green light. It's littleBits go-to when you want to light something up.

The keyboard lets you play melodies- it features 13 switches that make up an entire octave of notes. It has two modes: "press" (which only produces output when you press a switch) and "hold" (which will hold the last note you played). It also features an octave control which changes the playable range. In addition to its main output, which is great for controlling littleBits oscillators, it also has a "trigger out", which you can send to the "trigger in" of envelope or other littleBits modules.

The NOR module is a logic gate with two inputs. As its name suggests, it sends an on signal only when neither input is receiving an on signal. In other words, it’s the exact opposite of the OR module. The NOR module is good for projects in which you want the output to be on unless one or both of its inputs are triggered.

The wire Bit is just what it sounds like - it allows you to physically separate your Bits

Secure your circuit with littleBits shoes! Simply snap together your littleBits circuit, press the feet of your modules into the holes of the shoes, and then place it on your chosen surface.

The Branch Bit gives you more options for connecting your Bits: it lets you connect the output of a single Bit to as many as three others, oriented in different directions. Use it when you want to trigger light, sound and motion at the same time.

This power module lets you use a 9 volt battery to supply electricity to your littleBits. Snap in the battery + cable (not included) and flip the switch to turn it on. To make the simplest littleBits circuit, connect the power Bit to an LED bit and start shining!

The littleBits random module has two modes: "noise" and "random voltage". In "noise" mode, it outputs white noise, like a television set not tuned to any channel. In "random voltage" mode, it outputs random voltage signals that can control oscillators and make them play random pitches. Use the "trigger out" connector and "speed" dial of the micro sequencer to set the timing of the random output pulses and use an input Bits module like a dimmer to control the range of your random outputs.

The number module displays information about the signal it’s receiving from your other modules. It features a two-digit, seven-segment LED display.

The long LED (or "Light-Emitting Diode") Bit is another lighting option. We call it the "long" LED because the light is tethered to the board by a cable. This lets you put the light in some interesting places: one of littleBits favorite tricks is to place the LED in the middle of a foam ball to make it glow!

The OR Bit is a logic gate with two inputs. Just like its name, if input one OR input two is receiving an ON signal, then it sends an ON signal from its output.

The bright LED (or "Light-Emitting Diode") is a small module that puts out a big light

The Littlebits Steam Student Kit is here to provide the most engaging classroom experience possible. It contains modules of every kind which are sure to capture the imaginations of minds everywhere.

The filter has the most effect on the sound’s character or “timbre”. It affects the timbre by changing the relative volume of certain frequencies in the sound. Use it to give the impression that a sound is “brighter" (more high frequencies) or “darker” (more low frequencies.)

The buzzer Bit is just what it sounds like: it makes a noise that you just can't ignore. It buzzes whenever it gets an ON signal. Try using it to make your own doorbell or alarm!

The fork Bit gives you more options for connecting your Bits: it lets you connect the output of a single Bit to as many as three others. The additional Bits will be right next to each other. Use it when you want to trigger light, sound, and motion at the same time.

The NAND module is a logic gate with two inputs. Think of it as “not and.” The NAND module will always send an on signal unless both input one and input two are receiving an on signal. It’s the exact opposite of the AND module.

The timeout Bit is a settable timer.

The AND Bit is a logic gate with two inputs. Just like its name implies, it sends an ON signal from its output only when input one AND input two are both receiving an ON signal.

The inverter is a very contrary logic Bit. It sends out the opposite of whatever it receives: send it an ON signal, and the inverter changes it to an OFF signal, or vice versa. Try putting it between two lights after a button: clicking will make the LEDs blink back and forth, like the lights on top of a police car!

The remote trigger lets you use a common remote control with your modules. Make your littleBits circuit and point your remote control at the remote trigger’s sensor. Then, press any button on your remote control to activate the module. The remote trigger will work with almost any button on a remote that uses infrared light to send signals.

The micro sequencer sends out voltages based on the position of each of the four “step” knobs. Connect it to an oscillator and it will step through the "sequence" consecutively to make a melody (The LEDs tell you which step is active). Turn a knob all the way counter-clockwise to make the step silent. Use it in "speed" mode to set the speed using the dial, or flip the switch to “step” mode to use an input module like a pulse or button for control. In addition to its main output, it also has a trigger output, which you can send to any of your other Bits modules.