Sphero RVR littleBits Topper Kit User manual

Sphero RVR + littleBits
Topper Kit
QUICK START GUIDE

Getting Started
You will need:
The Sphero RVR littleBits Topper Kit is the easiest way to expand on the RVR
hardware. Program RVR with the Sphero Edu app, or control it through the
Microsoft MakeCode and a micro:bit to bring your inventions to life. You can
even create your own littleBits inventions without RVR.
The RVR littleBits Topper Kit
The Sphero RVR*
The micro:bit*
*Items sold separately

Attach the littleBits mounting board
to the RVR mounting plate
1
Remove the mounting plate from RVR.
Use twist ties to attach the littleBits mounting
board to RVR.
Tip: you can use any holes on the RVR plate and
the littleBits mounting board. Connections that
are far apart will be stronger.

2a Power
Connect the USB cable to p3 power bit and RVR

Power
Use the 9V battery and p7 bit to power your circuit
2b

Power
Use the micro:bit adapter and p3 + USB input from micro:bit
The USB split cable has 3 sides:
Side 1 goes to RVR USB port.
Side 2 with the white label carries
both power and data, and goes to
the micro:bit.
Side 3 without the label is power
only, and goes to the littleBits p3
power bit.
If using the micro:bit with the
adapter, use the 12 inch USB
split cable.
2c
For more information on the micro:bit go to classroom.littlebits.com/kits/microbit
Side 1
Side 2
Side 3
Power + Data
USB connection
Power only

https://edu.sphero.com
https://classroom.littlebits.com
https://classroom.littlebits.com/kits/microbit
https://makecode.microbit.org
Download the Sphero EDU App
Activities
Sphero
littleBits Classroom
micro:bit Activities
Program with micro:bit
Apps & Activities
3
macOS/iOS

The Sphero Global Challenge is the ultimate STEM competition and
an opportunity for kids to go deeper with computational thinking,
engineering, and programming skills.
Learn more at sphero.com/pages/global-challenge
Challenge yourself with the Sphero
Global Challenge
4

What’s in the Box?
p3 power
buzzer number wire latch servo split micro:bit adapter
p7 power
9V battery
mounting board USB split cable twist ties
USB cable mechanical arm servo mount hook & loop shoes battery clip
button remote trigger slide dimmer proximity sensor (2)

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Questions & Troubleshooting