Bzzz! The buzzer Bit makes a sound no one can ignore. Just like an alarm clock! It's great at sounding the alarm or annoying those nearby. REAL-WORLD ANALOGIES. Car Alarm Doorbell Washing Machin Beep How it Works. The buzzer converts the...

Real-World Analogies Drill Ferris Wheel Car Engine How It Works The DC motor rotates a shaft when it receives a signal. The more signal it receives, the faster the motor will spin. Click the arrow to the right to learn more about how it...

The fan Bit is a small electric fan tethered to a Bit. Use the fan to create a gentle breeze, perfect for cooling things off or blowing bubbles. You can also try taping small things (like stickers or pieces of paper) to the center of the...

The IR LED (or infrared light-emitting diode) Bit sends out light with longer wavelengths than visible light, similar to the light in your remote control. It’s invisible to the eye, but many digital cameras can see it. Try using it to...

The 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. Inventions With The LED Bit Mini Golf Course BY IANSNYDER1982 Create your own mini golf...

The LED matrix is a colorful display that you can control using code or other Bits. Set it to SIGNAL mode to play with preset programs, or switch it to SERIAL mode to program your own graphics with the codeBit. Real-World Analogies...

The light wire Bit is almost 4 feet long and its entire length glows a soft blue. It's made of special stuff called "electroluminescent wire," which is great to form into glowing shapes. It's best to use in the dark. We like to use it...

The long LED is a flexible lighting option. We call it the "long" LED because the light is connected to the board by a cable, which lets you put the light in some interesting places. One of our favorite tricks is to place the LED in the...

Real-World Analogies Scoreboard Speedometer Volume On A TV How It Works. This updated number Bit has 2 main modes and 2 settings under each mode. Use the 4-position switch to choose between the modes. Click the arrow to the right to...

The RGB LED (or "Red-Green-Blue Light-Emitting Diode") Bit is a light with adjustable color. You can use the purple littleBits screwdriver to turn the dials and create your own custom color mix of red, green, and blue. Real-World...

The servo is a controllable motor that can swing back and forth or be turned to a specific position. Attach a flag to the arm to make it wave back and forth. There are even a few littleBits accessories made just for the servo (like the...

The synth speaker Bit amplifies your sonic explorations! It's a tiny speaker you can snap onto your circuit to translate electrical signals into audible sound. How It Works. You can control the volume with a dial at the front of the Bit....