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Tool Library: Creative Boxes

Information on the Tools available for checkout at the Lichtenberger Engineering Library

Creative Box Index

Inventor's Kit

Product Description:

Included:

  • 1 RedBoard/BreadBoard/Base       
  • 1 Cable
  • 1 Screwdriver 
  • 1 LCD
  • 1 Servo
  • 1 Shift Resistor
  • 1 Soft Potentiometer
  • 1 Motor
  • 4 Push Buttons
  • 2 Transistors
  • 1 Temp Sensor
  • 7 Servo Parts
  • 1 Relay
  • 1 Potentiometer
  • 1 Piezo Buzzer
  • 1 Photo Resistor
  • 1 Flex Sensor
  • 1 Tri Color LED
  • 1 Diode
  • 5 Red LED
  • 5 Blue LED
  • 5 Green LED
  • 5 Yellow LED
  • 30 Wires
  • 1 330 Ohm Resistor
  • 1 10KOhm Resistor
  • 1 Guide

330 Ohm and 10KOhm Resistors are useable. Must return all other Parts and containers and when returned let staff know what was used.

Guide can be found at: https://goo.gl/76zjVb

Location: Box CB 3

MaKey MaKey Kit

Product Description:

Included: 

  • 1 MaKey MaKey Board
  • 1 Mini- USB Cable
  • 29 Jumper Wires
  • 14 Alligator Clips
  • 1 Roll Copper Tape

An invention kit that encourages people to find new ways to interact with their computer

Plugs into computer and using every day conductive objects as new inputs to perform actions

Location: Box CB 1

Tool Sponsor: Engineering Electronics Shop

Lilypad Snap

Lilypad

Product Description:

Included:

  • 1 LilyTiny
  • 1 Battery Holder
  • 1 Battery Holder w/ Switch
  • 1 Cell Battery
  • 1 Conductive Thread
  • 1 Button Board
  • 1 Snaps
  • 1 White LED
  • 1 Green LED
  • 1 Red LED
  • 1 Blue LED
  • 1 Yellow LED
  • 1 Rainbow LED Strip
  • 1 Slide Switch
  • 2 Conductive Fabric
  • 1 Felt
  • 1 Needles

Parts are useable. Must return all containers and when returned let staff know what was used.

Guide can be found at: https://goo.gl/KEIvil

Location: Box CB 2

 

Raspberry Pi Starter Kit

Product Description:

Included:

  • 1 Raspberry Pi 3
  • 1 Pi Tin
  • 1 Pi Wedge
  • 1 Cable
  • 1 16 GB Micro SD Card and Adapter
  • 1 Power Supply
  • 1 GPIO Ribbon Cable
  • 1 BreadBoard
  • 5 Red LED
  • 5 Blue LED
  • 5 Green LED
  • 5 Yellow LED
  • 10 6” M/F Jumper Wires
  • 30 7” M/M Jumper Wires
  • 4 Push Buttons
  • 1 FTDI Basic
  • 1 MicroSD Reader
  • 1 330Ohm Resistor

330 Ohm Resistors are useable. Must return all other parts and containers and when returned.

Guide can be found at: https://goo.gl/TjQa0n

Location: Box CB 5

LittleBits 2nd Ed

littleBits

Product Description:

Included:

  • 2 Power
  • 1 Light Sensor
  • 2 Slide Dimmer
  • 1 Bargraph
  • 1 Buzzer
  • 2 DC motors
  • 1 Ball Caster
  • 1 Servo and Hub
  • 1 Fan
  • 1 Wire
  • 1 Split
  • 1 Servo Mount
  • 1 Wireless Transmitter
  • 1 Wireless Receiver
  • 10 Mounting Boards
  • 2 Batteries
  • 2 Cables
  • 2 Wheels
  • 2 Motor Mates
  • 1 Screwdriver
  • 1 Mechanical Arm
  • 6 Hood and Loop Shoes
  • 5 Servo Accessories
  • 6 Adhesive Shoes
  • 2 Powersnap
  • 1 Glue Dot
  • 1 Velcro Strip
  • 9 Purple Cardboard Pieces
  • 1 Guide 

Glue Dots are useable. Must return all other parts and containers. When returned let staff know what was used.

App Available in the App Store and Google Play

Guide can be found at: https://goo.gl/3tPLfM

Location: Box CB 4

 

RedBot

Product Description:

Included:

  • 1 RedBot
  • 1 Cable
  • 4 Spare Screws

Must return all parts and containers when returned.

Guide can be found at: https://goo.gl/kK3udq

Location: Box CB 6