“littleBits is an open source library of electronic modules that snap together with tiny magnets for prototyping, learning, and fun.”
But they had me at “no soldering”. We got Dash something along these lines for Christmas, but it required a lot of assistance from adults with soldering, various tools, etc. It was a really cool little project, but it didn’t really provide Dash (10 years old) with the kind of independence and freedom of creativity we were hoping for. The cool thing about littleBits is that it’s so easy to get started, and it really does allow kids to plug in, tinker, and build on their own. No better way to learn about technology at a young age than to have an opportunity to just play with things and see how they work.
Learn more here. There’s a community full of inspiration, and the starter kit is $89.
