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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.
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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 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
Makerspace Invention Wall
$9,086.36 ex GST
($9,995.00 inc GST)
Our giant collection of nearly every Bit provides limitless options for schools and makerspaces.
Access STEAM+ Coding Kit content and hours of inventions and creative builds via littleBits classroom
296 Bits
Wall storage for easy Bit organization and access
3 craft packs
Grades 3+
Engage 32 students
NOTE: This kit is an upgrade of the Pro Library. The previous square LED matrix has been replaced by a round matrix. Some images on this page may still contain the square matrix.
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 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 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 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 Pressure Sensor
$36.32 ex GST
($39.95 inc GST)
The pressure sensor is a touch-activated module; give its pad a little squeeze to activate it. The more pressure you apply, the more signal it sends out. Put it in front of a vibration motor to control how much it shakes!
littleBits Proximity Sensor
$20.86 ex GST
($22.95 inc GST)
The proximity sensor Bit senses objects in front of it. It can sense if an object is far or near. Try using it to create your own self-navigating car, or a hands-free instrument!
littleBits Pulse
$22.68 ex GST
($24.95 inc GST)
The pulse Bit is like an electronic heartbeat. It sends out a stream of short ON signals, and you can make the speed of the pulses faster or slower using the included screwdriver. It's great for making LEDs blink!
littleBits Remote Trigger
$22.68 ex GST
($24.95 inc GST)
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.
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 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 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 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 RGB LED
$20.86 ex GST
($22.95 inc GST)
The RGB LED (or "Red-Green-Blue Light-Emitting Diode") Bit is a special light whose colour you can adjust. Use the included screwdriver to adjust each of the colour channels to get almost any colour. Use the RGB LED when you want to match the light to the colour of your creation!
littleBits Servo
$49.95 ex GST
($54.95 inc GST)
The servo is a controllable motor that can swing back and forth, or be turned to a specific position. Try attaching a flag to the servo to make it wave back and forth!
Cross Axle: This servo has a cross axle shaft that works with any littleBits accessory with a cross axle opening.
Hub Mount: Note that this bit is NOT compatible with the following kits. - Space Rover Inventor Kit - Cross axle mechanical arm (not available separately) - Cross axle motorMate (not available separately)
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 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.
littleBits powerSnaps
$11.77 ex GST
($12.95 inc GST)
The powerSnap supplies power to an open input without extra forks, splits, or power supplies. Includes 3 powerSnaps.
Sphero & littleBits USB Cable
$11.77 ex GST
($12.95 inc GST)
A micro USB cable for Sphero & littleBits products. Can be used for plugging into inductive chargers for Sphero SPRK+ and Sphero BOLT and is compatible with Sphero Mini.
Use with littleBits by connecting a PC to your codeBit or USB power bit or for recharging your Lipo battery. The cable is approximately 0.3 meters long and comes in littleBits white.
NOTE: Does not work with the Sphero RVR Battery.
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 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 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 Split
$29.95 ex GST
($32.95 inc GST)
The littleBits split module sends a single input to two wired outputs. It's great for connecting one output to two inputs, like using a keyboard to control two oscillators. But keep in mind that it can be used just like a wire module if you ignore one of its outputs.
littleBits Wire Bit
from $17.23 ex GST
($18.95 inc GST)
The wire Bit is just what it sounds like - it allows you to physically separate your Bits. Try it whenever you need to break up your chain of Bits, like when you need to put a light at the top of a model building! You'll find many situations where you want a wire Bit.
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.
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 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 powerSnaps
$11.77 ex GST
($12.95 inc GST)
The powerSnap supplies power to an open input without extra forks, splits, or power supplies. Includes 3 powerSnaps.
littleBits Screwdriver
$11.77 ex GST
($12.95 inc GST)
The littleBits screwdriver is used to modify any Bit with a micro adjuster.
littleBits Servo Mount Bucket
$6.32 ex GST
($6.95 inc GST)
A mount for the littleBit servo motor to attach your motor to a littleBits mounting board.