Adhesive Copper Tape 5mm x 10m
$9.95 ex GST
($10.95 inc GST)
Copper Tape with Adhesive Backing
Solderable
Repair printed circuit boards
Create antennas and shielding
Alligator Clips Pack
$7.95 ex GST
($8.75 inc GST)
Pack of 10 Alligator Clips for use with MaKey MaKey. 40cm Alligator clip leads in 5 assorted Colours.
FlashForge AD1 - Sign Lettering 3D Printer
$7,271.82 ex GST
($7,999.00 inc GST)
Part of the FlashForge Professional range, this 3D Printer is designed to be a complete solution for printing Light Channels for Signage
The special slicing & designing software, FlashAD, makes it easier to make complex designs, you can even create an amazing shadow effect with returned slant at some angles as you wish, eliminating the trouble of calculating the curving angle in CNC machining. Strongly helps you to fabricate complicated logos easily.NOTE: This machine is designed for commercial use only. It comes on an oversized pallet in a wooden crate. You will have to carefully turn it on its side to get it through a standard doorway. Thankfully the crate is sturdy and the machine is bolted inside.
Features- Resume printing after power outage- Filament detetion- Screensaver function- Printed file identification (turns green in file list)Printing- Single Nozzle, 2 filament colours (2in / 1 out)- Build Volume: 600 x 600 x 70mm- Layer Heights 0.2 - 0.4mm- Print Resolution: ± 0.5mm or 0.2%- Print Speed: 10-80mm/s- Nozzle Diameter: 0.6mm - Maximum Nozzle Temperature: 260°C- Heated Build Plate: to 100°C- Leveling: 8 point, manual- Material: A-PLA recommendedMachine- 4.5 Inch Touchscreen- 8Gb Onboard Memory- Power: 220VAC, 47-63Hz, 1500W- Machine Weight: 50.2kg- Machine Size: 1170x975x485mmCommunication- Software: FlashAD - Windows 32bit and 64bit- Data Transmission: USB Drive, Ethernet, FlashCloud. Note: No WiFi.- File Output: GFZ- File Input Types: FAD, STL, NC, CDRDimensions: 1070 x 975 x 485mm
FlashForge Guider 2-S (v2 - 2020 Model)
$2,409.09 ex GST
($2,650.00 inc GST)
This 2020 update to a solid large printer adds a flexible bed, toughen filament drive gear, toughened nozzle (included in the spare parts pack and not fitted) and improved filter. It has a user friendly touchscreen and webcam, plus a generous 280 x 250 x 300mm build volume.
All machines come standard with high-temperature extruders (to 300deg).
2020 Upgrade includes unfitted items: Magnetic self-adhesive pad, flexible steel plate, 2 sheets of build tape. Nozzle and gear kit with the hardened filament drive gear and 0.4mm nozzle, Brass 0.3, 0.4, 0.6 and 0.8mm nozzles, allen key and nozzle spanner.
The Guider 2s follows the tradition of FlashForge printers in offering an affordable, easy-to-use printer. The building volume of 280 x 250 x 300 mm is one of the largest, while the closed chamber keeps the heat in improving performance with ABS, Nylon and other materials. The printer has filament run-out detection and power failure recovery. The Flashprint software offers advanced features including internal and external dimension adjustment allowing accurate part dimensions after printing.
Features
Innovative Extruder System – completely encased air supply system to elevate printing smoothness
Heated Build Plate – supports multiple mainstream filament types for diverse printing needs
Touch Screen – Guider IIs is equipped with a 5-inch full-colour touch screen and multilingual user interface.
Built-in Air Filter
HD Camera to monitor the print any time
Specifications
Nozzle Diameter (mm)
0.4 mm
Build Volume W x D x H (mm)
280 x 250 x 300 mm
Printing Technology
FFF
Proprietary filament
Yes, also compatible with others
Filament Diameter (mm)
1.75 mm
Material type
PLA / ABS / Flexible
Heated Bed
Yes
Build Plate
Glass with Buildtak
Layer Thickness (microns)
50 - 350 microns
Platform Levelling
Assisted
Connectivity
USB, WiFi, Ethernet
Slicing Software
Flashprint, Slic3r, Cura
File Input Format
STL, OBJ
Power Supply
100-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 500 W
Software Compatibility
Windows 7, Mac OS X
XY Positioning Accuracy
11 microns
Warranty
12 months
FlashForge Hunter - Resin Printer
$4,636.36 ex GST
($5,100.00 inc GST)
This high quality resin printer is designed for applications where very high resolution is essential, such as jewelry and dentistry.
Build size is 120 x 67.5 x 150mm
Print Technology: DLP
5 inch Touchscreen
Build Size: 120 x 67.5 x 150mm
Print Precision: ± 0.05mm
Pixel Size X, Y: 0.0625mm (62.5microns)
Light Source: 405nm LED, FHD 1080p resolution with 50,000 hours lifespan
Layer Thickness: 0.05 / 0.025 / 0.0125mm (50 / 25 / 12.5 microns)
Speed: 10mm/h (vertical)
Vat Type: Aluminium with replaceable FEP film
Processor Type: Dual-core 800MHz ARM
Machine Size: 360 x 310 x 565mm
Machine Weight: 17.8kg
Power Input: 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 1A
Connection: USB Flash Drive, USB Cable or WiFi
Software: FlashPrint. Free download for Win XP-10, Mac OS, Linux
File Input Format: .stl
Dimensions: 360 x 310 x 565mmFormat: 3D Printer
Getting Started with littleBits
$36.32 ex GST
($39.95 inc GST)
This book is your comprehensive guide to littleBits. With dozens of curated inventions to supplement the Bit explanations, it’s perfect for beginners, educators, and anyone who wants to dive deeper into the littleBits platform and learn how to use each individual Bit.
Hover:bit for micro:bit
$162.73 ex GST
($179.00 inc GST)
Hover:bit is a hovercraft kit for the BBC micro:bit which you build, code and then drift drive.
Note: micro:bits are not included in this kit.
Hover:Bit combines the micro:bits ease of use with the excitement of a drift driving Hovercraft! It is the world's first ever developed micro:bit hovercraft, combining the relevant skills for mastering the future of technology. It is a STEAM learning kit, which will engage students with a more practical and creative way of learning.
It is fully repairable and withstands a lot of crashes.
Hover:bit-build, code and hover awayHover:bit is an air pillow vessel hovering above the ground. A cloud engine with great force ensures the progress and a servo managed tail fin controls the direction. A micro:bit used as a remote and another on the receiving end.
Construction and DesignUse the packaging as a fleet and seal or clip out your own in cardboard. Experiments with different shapes and materials and find out what works best.
Code with make:codeStill, more people discover micro:bit like a very simple platform with great opportunity space. Hover:bit offers programming guidance for remote control and receiver.
Driven driving experience with gyrochondrial control.Because the vessel floats freely, the driving style becomes more like drifting than usual driving. A lightning-fast gyrossor corrects the halerret automatically and the result is an incredibly fun driving experience. Look at it as some kind of anti-spin on smooth lead.
Hummingbird Bit Base Kit
from $235.45 ex GST
($259.00 inc GST)
Inspire deep and joyful learning with the micro:bit-powered Hummingbird Bit Base Kit! The Hummingbird Robotics Kit is comprised of lights, sensors, and motors which allow students to build a robot out of any materials. The power of Hummingbird is in its flexibility - the same reusable kit can animate a poem, model the human arm, build an autonomous rover, or create a pinball machine.
Hummingbird epitomises a low-floor, high-ceiling approach: absolute beginners can build & program a robot in minutes, but continue learning advanced engineering & programming for years.
PLEASE NOTE A MICRO:BIT IS REQUIRED AND SOLD SEPARATELY. PLEASE CHOOSE CORRECT OPTION CAREFULLY WHEN ORDERING IF YOU REQUIRE A MICRO:BIT
All Hummingbird Bit Robotics Kits include:
Free classroom-tested and standards-aligned learning materials, such as programming tutorials, lesson plans, and printable student activities.
Out-of-the-box compatibility with all laptops and most tablets.
Free software that is tested to work with school IT environments.
Support for 4 blocks-based and 3 text-based programming environments, including Makecode, Python, and Java.
Electrically protected connectors that allow students to easily add multiple motors, sensors, and LEDs without risk of harm due to incorrect connections.
Options for online and in-person professional development, including classroom and school district curriculum integration planning.
Classroom-ready packaging, including sturdy cases, sorting compartments, and stackable containers.
Hummingbird Bit Base Kit Contents:
1 - Bit Controller
1 - Terminal Tool
1 - Battery pack
1 - Green LED
1 - Red LED
1 - Yellow LED
2 - Tri-colour LED
2 - FS90 Servo
2 - Servo Extension Cables
1 - Light sensor
1 - Dial Sensor
1 - User Manual
1 - Base Kit Case
Hummingbird Bit Classroom Bundle
from $1,726.36 ex GST
($1,899.00 inc GST)
Inspire deep and joyful learning with the micro:bit-powered Hummingbird Bit Base Kit! The Hummingbird Robotics Kit is comprised of lights, sensors, and motors which allow students to build a robot out of any materials. The power of Hummingbird is in its flexibility - the same reusable kit can animate a poem, model the human arm, build an autonomous rover, or create a pinball machine.
Hummingbird epitomises a low-floor, high-ceiling approach: absolute beginners can build & program a robot in minutes, but continue learning advanced engineering & programming for years.
PLEASE NOTE A MICRO:BIT IS REQUIRED AND SOLD SEPARATELY. PLEASE CHOOSE CORRECT OPTION CAREFULLY WHEN ORDERING IF YOU REQUIRE A MICRO:BIT
All Hummingbird Bit Robotics Kits include:
Free classroom-tested and standards-aligned learning materials, such as programming tutorials, lesson plans, and printable student activities.
Out-of-the-box compatibility with all laptops and most tablets.
Free software that is tested to work with school IT environments.
Support for 4 blocks-based and 3 text-based programming environments, including Makecode, Python, and Java.
Electrically protected connectors that allow students to easily add multiple motors, sensors, and LEDs without risk of harm due to incorrect connections.
Options for online and in-person professional development, including classroom and school district curriculum integration planning.
Classroom-ready packaging, including sturdy cases, sorting compartments, and stackable containers.
Hummingbird Bit Small Classroom Bundle Contents:
4 - Bit Controller
4 - Terminal Tool
4 - Battery pack
4 - Green LED
4 - Red LED
4 - Yellow LED
8 - Tri-colour LED
8 - FS5103B servo
8 - FS5103R servo
8 - Servo wheels
8 - Lego adapters
16 - 50 cm servo Extension cables
4 - Light sensor
4 - Sound Sensor
4 - Distance Sensor
4 - Rotary Sensor
4 - User Manual
4 - Premium Kit Case Total is 4 Premium Kits Classroom Supplies & Tools (for 8-12 students)
The Classroom Bundle comes in three sizes:
Small: 4 Premium Kits + Stacking Container + Classroom Supplies & Tools (for 8-12 students)
Medium: 8 Premium Kits + 2 Stacking Containers + Classroom Supplies & Tools (for 16-24 students)
Large: 12 Premium Kits + 3 Stacking Containers + Classroom Supplies & Tools (for 24-36 students)
If you opt to purchase the kit with micro:bits, you will receive 4 micro:bits for a Small Bundle, 8 micro:bits for a Medium Bundle, 12 micro:bits for a Large Bundle.
Hummingbird Bit Premium Kit
from $453.64 ex GST
($499.00 inc GST)
Inspire deep and joyful learning with the micro:bit-powered Hummingbird Bit Premium Kit! The Hummingbird Robotics Kit is comprised of lights, sensors, and motors which allow students to build a robot out of any materials. The power of Hummingbird is in its flexibility - the same reusable kit can animate a poem, model the human arm, build an autonomous rover, or create a pinball machine.
Hummingbird epitomises a low-floor, high-ceiling approach: absolute beginners can build & program a robot in minutes, but continue learning advanced engineering & programming for years.
PLEASE NOTE A MICRO:BIT IS REQUIRED AND SOLD SEPARATELY. PLEASE CHOOSE CORRECT OPTION CAREFULLY WHEN ORDERING IF YOU REQUIRE A MICRO:BIT
All Hummingbird Bit Robotics Kits include:
Free classroom-tested and standards-aligned learning materials, such as programming tutorials, lesson plans, and printable student activities.
Out-of-the-box compatibility with all laptops and most tablets.
Free software that is tested to work with school IT environments.
Support for 4 blocks-based and 3 text-based programming environments, including Makecode, Python, and Java.
Electrically protected connectors that allow students to easily add multiple motors, sensors, and LEDs without risk of harm due to incorrect connections.
Options for online and in-person professional development, including classroom and school district curriculum integration planning.
Classroom-ready packaging, including sturdy cases, sorting compartments, and stackable containers.
Hummingbird Bit Premium Kit Contents:
1 - Bit Controller
1 - Terminal Tool
1 - 4xAA Battery Holder
1 - Green LED
1 - Red LED
1 - Yellow LED
2 - Tri-colour LED
2 - FS5103B servo
2 - FS5103R servo
2 - Servo wheels
2 - Lego adapters
4 - 50 cm servo Extension cables
1 - Light sensor
1 - Sound Sensor
1 - Distance Sensor
1 - Rotary Sensor
1 - User Manual
1 - Premium Kit Case
Invent To Learn: Making, Tinkering, and Engineering in the Classroom
$40.86 ex GST
($44.95 inc GST)
Invent To Learn: Making, Tinkering, and Engineering in the Classroom - Join the maker movement!
There’s a technological and creative revolution underway. Amazing new tools, materials and skills turn us all into makers. Using technology to make, repair or customise the things we need brings engineering, design and computer science to the masses. Fortunately for educators, this maker movement overlaps with the natural inclinations of children and the power of learning by doing. The active learner is at the centre of the learning process, amplifying the best traditions of progressive education. This book helps educators bring the exciting opportunities of the maker movement to every classroom.
Children are natural tinkerers
Their seminal learning experiences come through direct experience with materials. Digital fabrication, such as 3D printing and physical computing, including Arduino, MaKey MaKey and Raspberry Pi, expands a child’s toy and toolboxes with new ways to make things and new things to make. For the first time ever, childhood inventions may be printed, programmed or imbued with interactivity. Recycled materials can be brought back to life. While school traditionally separates art and science, theory and practice, such divisions are artificial. The real world just doesn’t work that way! Architects are artists. Craftsmen deal in aesthetics, tradition and mathematical precision. Video game developers rely on computer science. Engineering and industrial design are inseparable. The finest scientists are often accomplished musicians.
The maker community brings children, hobbyists and professionals together in a glorious celebration of personal expression with a modern flare. When 3-D printing, precision cutting, microcomputer control, robotics and computer programming become integral to the art studio, auto shop or physics lab, every student needs access to tools, knowledge and problem solving skills. The maker movement not only blurs the artificial boundaries between subject areas, it erases distinctions between art and science while most importantly obliterating the crippling practice of tracking students in academic pursuits or vocational training. There are now multiple pathways to learning what we have always taught and things to do that were unimaginable just a few years ago.
Making for every classroom budget
Even if you don’t have access to expensive (but increasingly affordable) hardware, every classroom can become a makerspace where kids and teachers learn together through direct experience with an assortment of high and low-tech materials. The potential range, breadth, power, complexity and beauty of projects has never been greater thanks to the amazing new tools, materials, ingenuity and playfulness you will encounter in this book. In this practical guide, Sylvia Martinez and Gary Stager provide K-12 educators with the how, why, and cool stuff that supports classroom making.
Jumper Wires
$5.54 ex GST
($6.09 inc GST)
Jumper Wires - 40 Pack - 10 Piece assorted colours. Spare Jumper wires are useful in MaKey MaKey, Arduino and other electronics projects.
littleBits Bargraph
$23.59 ex GST
($25.95 inc GST)
The bargraph is one of littleBits favourite Bits: The bargraph shows you how much signal the Bit is receiving with a display of 5 light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in different colours. Try it with a pressure sensor to make your own strength-o-meter.
littleBits Battery + Cable
$11.77 ex GST
($12.95 inc GST)
This package contains a 9v alkaline battery and a cable to connect it to the power Bit. Connect it up and then flip the switch to power all of your creations!
Note: This product is designed for use with the power Bit, and won't work with the USB or coin battery Bits!
littleBits Brick Adapter
$19.95 ex GST
($21.95 inc GST)
The littleBits Brick Adapter enables you to easily snap littleBits modules to LEGO® bricks. Each pack comes with brick adapter studs and sockets. With brick adapter studs, your littleBits’ modules will defy gravity! Simply snap adapter underneath your bricks and press the feet of your littleBits’ modules into place. With brick adapter sockets, you can mount your littleBits’ modules on top of LEGO® bricks. Simply snap the adapter on your bricks, and press the feet of your littleBits’ modules into place.
includes 8 adapters [4 studs and 4 sockets] to fit up to 24 modules
littleBits modules can be adhered on top or below adapter
instantly add light, sound and motion to any creation
build your own LEGO® robotics or motor driven vehicle and much more
LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group of Companies, which does not sponsor, authorise or endorse this product.
littleBits Button
$17.23 ex GST
($18.95 inc GST)
The button Bit is a classic: big, round and springy for comfortable pressing! Push to turn your creation on, and release to turn it off. Snap a buzzer in place after your button to sound out signals in morse code!
The button module will make or break the signal path between two modules. When the button is pressed, the output of the module is directly connected to the signal line input. When not pressed the output of the module is weakly pulled low through a 1meg resistor.
littleBits Buzzer
$24.50 ex GST
($26.95 inc GST)
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!
littleBits DC Motor Tethered
$45.41 ex GST
($49.95 inc GST)
The DC (or "direct current") motor rotates a small shaft you can attach anything to. Try attaching a wheel! Use it to spin, turn, twist, and roll.
littleBits Envelope
$36.32 ex GST
($39.95 inc GST)
The littleBits envelope modifies the loudness contour of a sound. It takes a sound input and shapes it into something you'd hear from an acoustic musical instrument, like a piano or saxophone. This envelope has two controls: "attack", which is how long it takes to ramp up to maximum volume, and "decay", which is how long it takes to go down to silence again. You can use its third bitSnap[TM] to trigger the envelope from different sources, like the keyboard. [Try it putting the envelope after an oscillator being controlled by a micro sequencer.]
littleBits Fork
$22.68 ex GST
($24.95 inc GST)
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.
littleBits Invention Class Pack
from $3,362.73 ex GST
($3,699.00 inc GST)
littleBits STEAM Invention Education Class Pack
The littleBits STEAM Invention Education Class Pack offers a hands-on, screen-free learning experience that fosters collaborative learning, creativity, and critical thinking. This versatile and reusable kit is designed for teamwork and project-based learning, making it ideal for classroom settings. With guided challenges and cross-curricular lesson plans, students can easily explore engineering design basics and gain instant feedback through color-coded blocks. The Class Pack is classroom-ready, complete with storage bins and challenge cards for engaging and interactive sessions.
Key Features
Collaborative Learning: Encourages teamwork and project-based learning.
Quick Start with Instant Feedback: Color-coded blocks provide real-time feedback, promoting experimentation.
Guided Challenges: Offers open-ended challenges and lesson plans to introduce engineering design.
Versatile and Reusable: Modular pieces adaptable to various projects and subjects.
Classroom-Ready Packs: Includes storage bins and challenge cards for easy classroom integration.
What's Included (dependent on bundle size selected)
5, 10, or 15 Storage bin lid
5, 10 or 15 Storage bin (NEW)
5, 10 or 15 Bit, USB power, p3
5, 10 or 15 Bit, power, p7
10, 20 or 30 Bit, wire, w1
5, 10 or 15 Bit, fork, w7
5, 10 or 15 Bit, latch, w8
5, 10 or 15 Bit, inverter, w10
10, 20 or 30 Bit, split, w19
5, 10 or 15 Bit, toggle switch, i2
10, 20 or 30 Bit, button, i3
10, 20 or 30 Bit, slide dimmer, i5
5, 10 or 15 Bit, remote trigger, i7
5, 10 or 15 Bit, proximity sensor, i8
5, 10 or 15 Bit, temperature sensor, i12
5, 10 or 15 Bit, light sensor, i13
5, 10 or 15 Bit, pulse, i16
5, 10 or 15 Bit, sound trigger, i20
5, 10 or 15 Bit, threshold, i23
5, 10 or 15 Bit, LED, o1
5, 10 or 15 Bit, buzzer, o6
5, 10 or 15 Bit, bargraph, o9
5, 10 or 15 Bit, servo, o11 (cross axle)
5, 10 or 15 Bit, RGB LED, o19
5, 10 or 15 Bit, number, o21
10, 20 or 30 Bit, DC motor, o25, Cross Axle
5, 10 or 15 Twist ties and messaging
5, 10 or 15 Hook and loop strip
5, 10 or 15 9V battery
5, 10 or 15 Battery Clip
5, 10 or 15 Servo mount bucket
5, 10 or 15 0.5m cable
50, 100, 150 Magnet bitShoes, a5
50, 100, 150 Hook and loop bitShoes, a6
50, 100, 150 Adhesive bitShoes, a7
10, 20 or 30 Mechanical arm (cross axle)
20, 40 or 60 MotorMate (cross axle)
20, 40 or 60 Wheel (cross axle)
5, 10 or 15 XL mounting board
5, 10 or 15 Bag of 2pcs mounting board
5, 10 or 15 Meet Bits Challenge Cards
Compatible With
Makerspace Invention Wall
RVR+ Topper Kit
micro:bit Adapter
littleBits Invention Kit
$680.91 ex GST
($749.00 inc GST)
littleBits Invention Kit - Unleash Creativity & Innovation
The littleBits Invention Kit is a dynamic educational tool designed for upper primary students (grades 3 and up) through to High School. It introduces foundational STEAM skills—such as creativity, problem solving, and engineering design—through engaging, screen-free electronic building blocks called Bits. The kit features different colored Bits for power, input, and output, allowing students of all skill levels to intuitively grasp circuit basics and create their own inventions.
Key Features:
Screen-Free Creativity: Encourage hands-on learning and valuable learning time without screens, fostering creativity and innovation.
Collaborative Learning: Ideal for teamwork and project-based learning in classroom settings, enhancing collaboration and communication skills.
Quick Start with Instant Feedback: Colour-coded blocks make setup simple, providing real-time feedback that encourages experimentation and exploration.
Guided Challenges: Includes open-ended challenges and guided lesson plans that introduce engineering design basics and foster critical thinking.
Versatile and Reusable: Modular pieces adapt to various projects and integrate easily across subjects, making it a sustainable educational resource.
What's Included:
1 Bit, USB power, p3
1 Bit, toggle switch, i2
1 Bit, remote trigger, i7
2 Bit, slide dimmer, i5
1 Bit, proximity sensor, i8
1 Bit, temperature sensor, i12
1 Bit, light sensor, i13
1 Bit, sound trigger, i20
1 Bit, servo, o11 (cross axle)
1 Bit, RGB LED, o19
2 Bit, DC motor, o25, Cross Axle
1 Power bank and mount
10 Hook and loop bitShoes, a6
2 Mechanical arm (cross axle)
1 Bag of 2pcs mounting board
Enhance Your Experience
Explore additional activities such as "Keytar Instrument," "Hot Potato," and "Button Master," and expand upon your inventions using the littleBits Fuse app. Create customised games and projects that blend learning with creativity.
Compatible With
Makerspace Invention Wall
RVR+ Topper Kit
micro:bit Adapter
littleBits Inverter
$17.23 ex GST
($18.95 inc GST)
The littleBits 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 lights on top of a police car flash back and forth. A pulse sends a signal to both of the lights, but they flash opposite one another due to the inverter.
littleBits Latch
$18.14 ex GST
($19.95 inc GST)
Use the littleBits 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!
littleBits LED
$18.14 ex GST
($19.95 inc GST)
The littleBits LED (or "Light-Emitting Diode") Bit is a very small board that shines a nice green light. It's our go-to when you want to light something up.
littleBits Light Sensor
$25.41 ex GST
($27.95 inc GST)
The littleBits light sensor measures how much light is shining on it. It has two modes: “light” and “dark”. In “light” mode, the more light shines on the sensor, the higher the signal it sends out. In “dark” mode, it's just the opposite – the signal increases the darker it gets. You can use a screwdriver to adjust the sensitivity. Use a bargraph to see how it's working!
littleBits micro:bit Adapter
$40.86 ex GST
($44.95 inc GST)
Take learning & inventing further with the littleBits micro:bit Adapter
The littleBits micro:bit Adapter connects micro:bit and littleBits enabling new learning experiences and creative inventions in a less-intimidating way.
Enhance your learning with micro:bit by adding coding to your littleBits using platforms like the free Microsoft MakeCode or Python editor. It works by connecting the signals from the littleBits input and output bitsnaps to pins on the micro:bit edge connectors. No special coding libraries are needed.
* micro:bit is required for use & sold separately
Coding Capabilities
Microsoft MakeCode
Microsoft MakeCode is a free, open source platform for creating engaging computer science learning experiences that support a progression path into real-world programming.
Students new to coding can start with coloured blocks that they can drag and drop onto their workspace to construct their programs.
Python Editor for micro:bit
micro:bit Python editor is designed with teachers and learners in mind: you can easily enlarge the text size for sharing on a large screen or whiteboard, download projects as Python text files or .HEX files ready to flash onto a micro:bit. It also works with micro:bit classroom.
Featured Activities
micro:bit Countdown
Create your very own micro:bit countdown clock using your favourite littleBits and some help from MakeCode.
micro:bit Sunflower
Create a micro:bit powered sunflower to seek out the best and brightest spots in and around the room.
micro:bit Obstacles
Create your very own autonomous robot using a micro:bit, your favorite littleBits, and a Sphero RVR. See if you can program RVR through a maze or an obstacle course without it ever hitting a wall or object.
littleBits Motion Trigger
$54.50 ex GST
($59.95 inc GST)
The motion trigger is similar to the sensor on an automatic door: when someone is moving nearby, it sends an ON signal to the following Bits. It's very sensitive, so don't breathe unless you want to be detected! Try it with some LEDs to create a security light!
littleBits Motor Mate
$11.77 ex GST
($12.95 inc GST)
littleBits motorMate makes it easy to attach wheels, cardboard, paper and many other materials to the DC motor. Simply slide it on the “D” shape of the shaft. A LEGO™ axle also fits in the end.
littleBits Mounting Boards
$31.77 ex GST
($34.95 inc GST)
Mounting boards come 2 to a pack and allow you to keep your circuit intact and move it around with ease! Simply snap together your littleBits circuit and press the feet of your modules into the holes of the mounting board.
Hold your circuit upside down, vertically, and carry it from place to place without it coming apart.
Four holes in the corners allow you to permanently mount your circuit to any surface, project, or permanent installation.
Mounting boards can be used individually or tiled to accommodate circuits as large as you can make.
Hang it, thread it, wear it... the list goes on and on!
littleBits Number Plus
$49.95 ex GST
($54.95 inc GST)
The number module displays information about the signal it’s receiving from your other modules. It features a two-digit, seven-segment LED display. In the “read” mode, the module displays information about the signal it’s receiving. In the “count” mode, the module counts up or down with each trigger. The counter can be reset by receiving a trigger at the reset bitSnap.
Geek Speak
This updated number module has 2 main modes and 2 settings under each mode. Use the 4-position switch to choose between the modes.
READ MODE: Read mode has two settings: values and volts. The number module reads the voltage on the input bitsnap, then calculates and displays either a value between 00-99 or a voltage between 0.0 - 5.0. The voltage on the output bitsnap is a filtered PWM value that equals the voltage on the input bitsnap.
COUNT MODE: Count mode has two settings: up (from 00-99) and down (from 99-00). A step to the next number happens on input low-to-high transitions. The voltage on the output bitsnap is a filtered PWM value that is proportional to the number on display. For example, if the displayed number is 50 then the output voltage is 50% of 5V, or 2.5V. The RESET bitsnap can be used in this mode to reset the number on display. In the "up" setting, the display resets to "00". In the "down" setting, the display resets to "99". The RESET bitsnap resets the number on low-to-high transitions.
Under the Hood
An Atmega168 is used to constantly read the signal from the switch and determine which mode the module is in. It also reads the buffered signal from the input bitsnap, and sends a PWM signal through a Sallen key filter to the output bitsnap. In "read" mode, the signal from the input bitsnap is passed from the ADC pin to the PWM output. In "count" mode, a step to a new number is triggered on a low-to-high pin-change interrupt on the ADC pin. A PWM lookup table is used to output the corresponding PWM value. The reset is also triggered on a low-to-high transition. The Atmega168 also controls the seven-segment LED display to display the correct value.
littleBits P3 USB Power
$22.68 ex GST
($24.95 inc GST)
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 adapter enables you to plug your USB power directly into the wall. Using a USB connection to a computer, you have access to 500mA of power for your circuit. When using the USB Wall Adapter, you should have up to 1A of power available. The red LED shows you when the module is powered.
Note: The USB power Bit does not provide a data connection.