Itty Bitty City

Itty Bitty City

The Itty Bitty City is an 8-in-1 complete project kit which features Microduino’s mCookie modules. Each of the 8 projects introduces new concepts and ideas related to programming and electronics. It is designed for beginners. The kit contains everything needed to build the 8 projects. Including mCooke modules, sensors and trinkets, building bricks, and additional accessories. The source code is also available for each of the projects.

Getting Starting

Step 1: Downloading Latest Software

Download the latest Microduino software for your OS (Windows or Mac) at: http://microduinoinc.com/download/

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Step 2: Follow the Software Getting Started Guide

Follow the guide to ensure the software is properly setup and the correct drivers are installed. Follow the getting software started guide for your OS at:

Windows
IDE Install Guide for Windows

MAC
IDE Install Guide for MAC

Step 3: Configuring the Software

1. Open the Microduino software
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2. Go to “Tools > Board” and select “Microduino/mCookie-device”
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3. Go to “Tools > Processor” and select “Microduino/mCookie-Core (328p)@16M,5V”
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4. Only have the red Core module and yellow battery stacked. Then connect the MicroUSB to the yellow battery and the other end to your computer's USB port.
5. Important: Check if the red LED is lit on the yellow battery. This indicates the battery is ON and SUPPLYING power to the modules. The red LED must be on when programming or using your project. If there is no red LED lit, then press and hold the button on the yellow battery to turn it on.
   Note: Blinking blue LEDs indicates the battery is CHARGING ONLY. A red LED indicates the battery is ON and SUPPLYING power (required for programming and using your projects).

Usage

See Itty Bitty City Tutorials
Download Instruction Manual

Projects

1. Windmill
Windmill Project

2. Light House
Light House Project

3. 1 vs 1 Basketball
1 vs 1 Basketball Project

4. Night Light
Night Light Project

5. Piggy Bank
Piggy Bank Project

6. Music Box
Music Box Project

7. Reflex Battle
Reflex Battle Project

8. Smart Car
Smart Car Project

Itty Bitty City Kit Contents

Module	Quantity
Core (ATmega328p)	1
Hub	1
Motor Controller	1

Trinket	Quantity
Buzzer	1
LED (Multi-Color)	2

Sensor	Quantity
Crash Sensor	2
Infrared Receiver	1
Line Finder Sensor	2
Light Sensor	1
Microphone	1

Accessory	Quantity
Ball	2
Building Block (Various)	136
MicroUSB Cable	1
Motor	2
Omni-Wheel	1
Remote Control	1

Accessory	Quantity
Roll of Black Tape	1
Rubber Sleeve (for Motor)	1
Sensor Cable	16
Set of Music Card	1
USB Flash Drive	1
Wheel	2