Getting Started with littleBits

littleBits are amazing electronic building blocks with over 60 modules, offering trillions of combinations. No matter your age, gender, technical skills, or educational background, you can use littleBits to explore the power of electronics, microcontrollers, and the cloud. Simply snap these magnetic bricks together to create simple circuits or build advanced robots and devices with sensors, microcontrollers, and cloud connectivity. Co-authored by littleBits founder Ayah Bdeir and best - selling author Matt Richardson, this book teaches you the basics of electronics to start making things with littleBits, and guides you through connecting to the cloud and programming with its Arduino - compatible module.

Using littleBits is super easy. First, decide what you want to make, like a simple circuit or a cool robot. Then, pick the right modules from the over 60 available ones. Just snap the magnetic bricks together to connect them. When you're ready to connect to the cloud or use the Arduino - compatible module, follow the steps in the book. Remember, don't force the bricks together too hard as it might damage the magnets. Also, keep the modules away from water and extreme heat. To maintain your littleBits, just keep them in a dry place when not in use. If a module stops working, check the connections first and then refer to the troubleshooting section in the book.