Displays the block's value as a light-up bar graph. The value is normalized to the number of points on the bar graph so that a maximum value results in a fully-lit bar graph. This Cubelet is pre-loaded with the newest Cubelets operating system, Cubelets OS 4.
The Blocker Cubelet is a basic building block that "blocks" data from its neighbors. It still passes power, but effectively stops communication and can insulate one side of a robot from another. This Cubelet is pre-loaded with the newest Cubelets operating system, Cubelets OS 4.
The Bluetooth Hat is an add-on piece for your Cubelets Collection. Cap your robot constructions with the Bluetooth Hat to quickly and easily pair with any Bluetooth-enabled wireless device. Discover thousands of robot-building possibilities with the Bluetooth Hat and the Cubelets companion app, available on iOS, Android, and FireOS.
Detects the amount of light hitting its sensor. The Brightness Cubelet has an analog photocell that responds to varying light conditions. Expect values near zero in a dark room, and values near one when the sensor is in front of a bright light. This Cubelet is pre-loaded with the newest Cubelets operating system, Cubelets OS 4.
A firefly sees the world through about 100 photoreceptors—Brightness Hat represents just one. This single-pixel sensor detects light and darkness, giving your Cubelets robots a simple way to react to their environment. One sensor, one connection, countless possibilities.
The Distance Cubelet detects how far it is from an object. It uses infrared light and is accurate between 10 and 80 cm. The sensor is directional, so it outputs the distance to the object in front of the sensor. At 10cm, the block will output values near 1, and toward 80cm it will output values near 0. This Cubelet is pre-loaded with the newest Cubelets operating system, Cubelets OS 4.
Contains a motor and roller wheels for moving on a horizontal surface. The Drive Cubelet only moves in one direction, slowing to a stop with a value of zero and moving faster with higher input values. This Cubelet is pre-loaded with the newest Cubelets operating system, Cubelets OS 4.
The Flashlight Cubelet emits a focused beam of light from a powerful white LED. Off with a value of 0, the light becomes brighter with higher input values. This Cubelet is pre-loaded with the newest Cubelets operating system, Cubelets OS 4.
The Inverse Cubelet calculates a value that is the opposite of the values it receives. Specifically, the Inverse Cubelet will (weighted) average its inputs and then output a value of one minus that average. This Cubelet is pre-loaded with the newest Cubelets operating system, Cubelets OS 4.
The Knob Cubelet has a potentiometer embedded in one of its faces. It outputs a 0 when turned fully counterclockwise, and a 1 when turned clockwise. This Cubelet is pre-loaded with the newest Cubelets operating system, Cubelets OS 4.
The Maximum Cubelet accepts many different inputs but only passes along the one with the greatest value. With a maximum block, you could easily build a robot that performs an action only when a sensor reads a value over a certain threshold (set by a Knob Cubelet, perhaps). This Cubelet is pre-loaded with the newest Cubelets operating system, Cubelets OS 4.
The Minimum Cubelet can accept any amount of data but only outputs the smallest value that it receives. It can be handy for creating an on-off switch for a robot and also for using with a Distance Cubelet to build robots that avoid falling off the edge of a table. This Cubelet is pre-loaded with the newest Cubelets operating system, Cubelets OS 4.
The Mood Ring Cubelet glimmers with a vibrant circle of multicolored LEDs, ready to display an array of moods, counts, configurations, or themes. It’s like a chameleon of light, constantly shifting and shining to match the rhythm of your creations.
The Passive Cubelet is a basic building block. It carries power and data from its neighbors, but it basically acts like a smart brick. It doesn't move, sense, or change the data in any way. This Cubelet is pre-loaded with the newest Cubelets operating system, Cubelets OS 4.
Chirps according to the block's data value. Contains a small speaker and an amplifier. This Cubelet is pre-loaded with the newest Cubelets operating system, Cubelets OS 4.
