Build your own Internet Connected device with this awesome DIY kit from littleBits

The Internet of Things has been a buzzword these days. While we are seeing more internet connected appliances, what if you can do something right now and it’s something you can build yourself? Now there’s an easier way to connect the Internet to anything around you, be it your home, office, car or even your pet!

Introducing the new cloudBit, a new internet connected component by littleBits. For those who aren’t familiar with littleBits, you can think of them as the LEGO for electronics. They have a huge library of cleverly designed components that can easily assembled by kids. There’s no soldering required and the components are snapped together with magnets. It is pretty clever as well with the use of different colours for input, output, power and wiring parts.

With the new cloudBit module, you can bring your littleBits electronic project to a whole new level with its WiFi enabled connectivity. Some of the stuff you can do is a wireless door bell that can send an SMS to your phone or a fish feeder which can be triggers over the net. The Cloud Starter pack which consists of a power, CloudBit, button, servo, LED, sound tigger and mounting board costs US$99 (Normal price: US$165). They ship to Malaysia too for US$37.45, which brings it to a total of US$136.45 (about RM433).

The CloudBit set makes the perfect gift for those who love gadgets and DIY projects. See it in action along with a couple of sample CloudBit projects after the break.

Fo more information, head over to littleBits.