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    ACTIVITIES CREATED IN COLLABORATION W

    HERES TO OF ASTRONSCIENTISTSAND TRAIL

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    WARNING

    This product contains small magnets. Swallowed magnets can

    stick together across intestines causing serious infections

    and death. Seek immediate medical attention if magnets are

    swallowed or inhaled.

    Most modules are small parts. DO NOT allow children under 3

    years old to play with or near this product.

    NEVER connect any modules or circuits to any AC electrical

    outlet.

    Do not touch or hold any moving parts of modules while they

    are operating.

    Keep conductive materials (such as aluminum foil, staples,

    paper clips, etc.) away from the circuit and the connector

    terminals.

    Always turn off circuits when not in use or when left

    unattended.

    Never use modules in or near any liquid.

    Never use in any extreme environments such as extreme hot or

    cold, high humidity, dust or sand.

    Modules are subject to damage by static electricity. Handle

    with care.

    Some modules may become warm to the touch when used in

    certain circuit designs. This is normal. Rearrange modules or

    discontinue using if they become excessively hot.

    Discontinue use of any modules that malfunction, become

    damaged or broken.

    VERY IMPORTANT NOTE

    Several projects in this kit involve the use

    and/or a hot glue gun. These tools should be u

    direct adult supervision and ONLY by children

    them safely.

    INSTRUCTIONS

    We recommend using littleBits brand 9-volt bat

    standard alkaline or standard rechargeable bat

    be used. Properly discard and replace exhauste

    Do not connect the two battery terminals to an

    material.

    CARE AND CLEANING

    Clean modules ONLY by wiping with a dry cloth.

    isopropyl alcohol on a cloth may be used spari

    DO NOT use any other cleaning products on modu

    Congratulations for reading this fine print. Y

    and persistence will serve you well.

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    LITTLEBITSBASICS

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    CIRCUITS IN SECONDlittleBits makes an expandinlibrary of modular electronthat snap together withmagnets.

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    NEEDHELP?For troubleshooting

    and additional support,

    visit littleBits.cc/faq

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    This is the Space Kit, Version 1

    Learn more and shop for individual

    modules at littleBits.cc/Bits

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    KNOWYOUR BITSMODULES

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    The light setwo modesthe sensor rmode, its jdecreases.

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    The microphone module translates sound into the electroniclanguage of littleBits. You can use it to turn sounds into lightor motion, or use it with the speaker module like a smallmegaphone! Make sure the switch is set to sound when youreusing it with the speaker, and other for all your other modules.

    MICROPHONE i21

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    IRE ib b

    The IR LED (or infrared light-emitting diode) module sends outlight with longer wavelengths than visible light, similar to thelight in your remote control. Its invisible to the eye, but manydigital cameras can see it! Try using it to activate the lightsensor or remote trigger.

    IR LED o7The number modulit displays informatmodules. It has twofrom 0 to 99 basedactual voltage it is r

    NUMBER

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    The DC (or direct current) shaft when you send it an ona switch to set the direction oattaching various things to marms, orbiting satellites, and

    DC MOTOR o5

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    The bright LED is a small module that puts outa big light. Just like our other LED modules,its a great way to shed some light on yourcreations. Choose the bright LED when youwant a lot of bright white light.

    BRIGHT LED o14

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    TRYTHESECIRCUITSGet started with these, but dont let

    us hold you back every module tswith every other module feel

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    LIGHT READERLearn how to measure light.

    INTRO TO DC MOTOR Get to know the motor.

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    WHAT ISENERGY?Energy comes in many forms and can transform

    from one type of energy to another.

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    ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE

    Electricity can be static, like the energy that can make

    your hair stand on end. Magnetism can also be static, as it

    is in a refrigerator magnet. A changing magnetic field will

    create a changing electric field and vice-versa, the two are

    linked. These changing fields form electromagnetic waves.

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    name of

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    wavelength

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    ELECTROMAGNEWhen you tune your radio, watch T V, send a text message, or pop popcorn in a microwave

    oven, you are using electromagnetic energy. Without it, the world you know could not exist

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    PROJECTS

    Enhanced instructions plus tons moreprojects online,littleBits.cc/space

    DOWNLOAD ACTIVITIES ONLINE ATWWW.LITTLEBITS.CC/SPACE

    p13Wave Generator

    p19Satellite Dish

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    Start with this circuit.

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    WAVE GENERATORPROJECT 1:An introduction to speakers and mechanical waves.

    TIME: 15 minsDIFFICULTY:

    power wire speaker

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    Start with this circuit.

    Walk around and nd dierentsources of energy. Recordyour ndings in table.

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    ENERGY METERPROJECT 2:Discover sources of light energy around you.

    TIME: 15 minsDIFFICULTY:

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    power light sensor number

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    For expanded activity, go tolittleBits.cc/energymeter

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    MEASURING THE ATMOSPHEREPROJECT 4:Learn how satellites detect particles in the atmosphere.

    TIME: 30 minsDIFFICULTY:

    YOU

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    power wire wirelightsensor

    number

    brightLED

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    Make these two circuits.1

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    Measure the amount of energy coming throughthe side of the glass. Record your data in table.

    Add 1 drop of milk and stir. The represents particles in the

    What do you think will happen tyou add a drop of milk to the wahypothesis. Now conduct an expif you were right.

    Continue adding milk and recordRepeat steps 3 and 4 and record

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    brightLEDpower

    DATA COMMUNICATIONPROJECT 5:Learn how to wirelessly transmit music using a digital signal.

    mic

    lightsensor

    speaker

    or

    IR LED

    TIME: 30 minsDIFFICULTY:

    Plug audio cable into microphonemodule and an mp3 player andplay your favorite song.

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    Make these two circuits.

    NASA uses electromagnetic

    waves to communicate with

    satellites orbiting Earth.

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    NASA

    TODAY

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    SATELLITE DISHPROJECT 6:Learn the science behind satellites and make your own parabolic reflector.

    TIME: 60 minsDIFFICULTY:

    YOU

    LLNEED

    bxc

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    power wire wirelightsensor

    number

    brightLED

    STAY SAFE!Always

    use with an adult.

    Make these two circuits.

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    Create a mounting stick.

    Rubberband light sensor to tip of arm.It should face into bowl.

    Stick satellite Cut slit in bottom of cup.6

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    us ului e, j i i y o

    Unique curved surfaces, such

    as parabolas, have a point

    called the FOCUS, where all

    of the energy entering the

    shape is reflected from

    the parabolic curve and

    intersects at the focus. In

    your satellite dish model, the

    light sensor is your focus

    that receives

    energy from

    the bright

    LED andmeasures it

    in the number

    module.

    Deep Space Netwo

    Goldstone, Calif

    NASA

    TODAY

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    light sensor

    STAY SAFE!Alwaysuse with an adult.

    Start with this circuit.

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    c ptc

    YOU

    LLNEED

    power

    STAR CHARTPROJECT 7:Learn about astronomy and p roject the night sky in your room.

    wire wire bright L

    TIME: 60 minDIFFICULTY:

    psrbxc

    iev

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    22

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    Roll a piece of paper into acone and place cup inside.

    Tape light sensor on theoutside of the cone.

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    5 6

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    NASA instruments

    measure energy in

    the night sky across

    the electromagnetic

    spectrum. By looking

    at the sky in wave-

    lengths beyond the

    visible spectrum,

    scientists can see

    a more complete

    picture. This helps

    them study questions

    like how was theuniverse formed and

    how is it changing.

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    Visible light image: Akira Fujii Infrared image: In

    Astronomical Satel

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    Make this circuit.

    SATELLITE ORBITPROJECT 8:Learn about how satellites take photos of the Earth.

    TIME: 90 minDIFFICULTY:

    YOU

    LLNEED

    bxc

    m ptc

    cb

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    motorMate

    power wirewire

    STAY SAFE!Alwaysuse with an adult.

    1

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    uDo silw r

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    Stick skewer through the cardboard curveand the center of the foam ball.

    Make a cardboard shelf for the DC motor.

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    Place thecardboard

    curve in theslot in the cupand tape inplace.

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    The Earth is

    on a 23 tilt.

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    W SOE!

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    The AURA Satellite

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    A GRAPPLER

    end of the

    Arm and is

    onto object

    like astrT r !

    remotetrigger

    STAY SAFE!Alwaysuse with an adult.

    DC motor

    p motorMate

    YOU

    LLNEED

    power

    Start with this circuit.

    GRAPPLERPROJECT 9:Learn NASA engineering by building this robotic space arm.

    wire

    TIME: 90 minsDIFFICULTY:

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    Wh rp u u

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    Put the circuit on a ruler and userubberbands to hold in place.

    Cut the end o a craft stickand stick into motorMate.

    Trace wide end of cup oncardboard and cut out circle.

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    Tape cardboard circle to inner cup andstick the craft stick in the hole.

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    T r !STAY SAFE!Alwaysuse with an adult.

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    MARS ROVER

    TIME: 2 hrsDIFFICULTY:

    YOU

    LLNEED

    bxcr

    sr ptc

    bs

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    remotetrigger DC motor

    p motorMate

    power wire wire

    Make this circuit.

    PROJECT 10:Learn how NASA scientists are able to explore new worlds!

    1

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    Make an axle holder for the craft stick onyour wheel.

    Cut a hole in the base of a box largeenough to t your wheel.

    mrrs obo

    cfl

    sh! cfl

    Put the craft stick through the slots andadd the motorMate to one end of it.

    Place cardboard circles on both sidesof the wheel and glue in place.

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    5

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    Mars Rover Continued

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    Put the wheels on. Arrange e

    ...Mars Rover Continued

    Make holes for axles.12 13 14

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    Tape the light sensor and numbermodules to the front of the small box.

    Decorate!17 18

    Image Courtesy NASA/JPL-Caltech

    cps

    Show us whatrover you made!

    littleBits.cc/upload

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    ON EARTH A SPACESUIT WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 280 LBS (127 KG)

    DONNINGPutting on a space suit

    DOFFINGTaking o a space suit

    S P U T N I K 1

    are actually enormous amounts of matterpacked into incredibly small spaces.

    BLACK HOLESDONT LET THE NAME FOOL YOU

    NEIL ARMSTRONG

    1STMOONWALK WAS MADE

    APOLLO 11DURING THE MISSION

    BY AMERICAN ASTRONAUT

    10' (3m) long / 9' (2.7m) wide / 7' (2.1m) tall

    W!

    The MARS ROVER,CURIOSITY,is about the size of a small SUV!

    THIS WAS THE FIRSTSATELLITE LAUNCHEDINTO SPACE. THIS WAS IN

    1957

    D ?T lgsh lep !

    225,74

    5mi(363,301km)

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    MAKE SOMETHIN

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    LITTLEBITS.CC/Upload your project and you may be handsomefeature awesome community projects and send

    Visit us online where weve got tons more projfor every module. Experience other modules in

    Online well show you how to make t his greatINTERNATIONAL SPACE STATIONwww.littleBits.cc/ISS

    TONS MORE PROJECTSatwww.littleBits.cc/space

    This booklets over but the funs not done.

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