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Kitronik Fizzbit Module - Create Your Own Vibrating Robot

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The Fizzbit, designed by The Crafty Robot, is a way to bring movement and excitement to mini-figures of your own invention. It is a small module containing a vibration motor, supercapacitor and USB plug, which can plug directly into a computer or USB power supply (no batteries required). You slot your Fizzbit into a mini-figure (made from paper or 3D printed), turning it into a Fizzbot.
How to make your mini-figures move with fizzbit. Fizzbit as easy as 1, 2, 3

  1. Create your 3D printed or paper robot.
  2. Plug the Fizzbit module directly into a computer or USB power supply.
  3. Your Fizzbot can now battle, race and dance around!.

The kit charges in approximately 20 seconds.

Fizzbots can battle, race and dance around.

Pre-built kit, no soldering required.

Features:

  • Rechargeable vibrating robot.

Contents:

  • 1 Pre-built Fizzbit Module.

Dimensions:

  • Length: 49mm.
  • Width: 16mm.
  • Height: 16mm.

Requires:

  • Paper or 3D printed mini-figure.

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1 review for Kitronik Fizzbit Module – Create Your Own Vibrating Robot

  1. amann –

    Hats off to the creators of Fizzbit – this simple USB device sparks creativity in students. As they design their own objects for the Fizzbit to attach, then charge the Fizzbit and they’re off. From silly creators, to historical figures having “duals” in the ring, students love the opportunity to be creative and everyone’s a winner. I only wish we could find a US distributor – but I’m still encouraging teachers to purchase it from across the pond. Great product!

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    Hi! What will happen if I charge this for longer than 1 minute?
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    Q Hi! What will happen if I charge this for longer than 1 minute?
    Asked by Samy on January 2, 2018 12:00 am
    Answered by the admin Hi Sammy, Typically the unit would charge in around 20-30 seconds so shouldn't need any longer than this. Charging for a minute shouldn't cause a problem, however it is possible to damage the capacitor by overcharging. This could result in the capacitor falling or it not being able to hold any additional charge. As such we would advise charging for the recommend time.
    2. Hi, we are using your fizzbits for our little diy workshops at the Vitra Design Museum. THe kids love them, but they are a little disappointed that they vibrate for such a short time. Do you have any stronger fizzbits or would you know where I can get my hands on some?All the best,Sarah Kingston
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    Q Hi, we are using your fizzbits for our little diy workshops at the Vitra Design Museum. THe kids ...... Read more
    Asked by Sarah Kingston on February 27, 2017 12:00 am
    Answered by the admin Hi Sarah, Unfortunately the length of time the Fizzbit vibrates for is determined by the capacitor which is mounted onto the board, currently there isn’t a version which has a large capacitor on it. From a 30 second charge you should be able to get around 30-40 seconds of run time.
    3. How does this work p?
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    Q How does this work p?
    Asked by Bob on April 22, 2016 12:00 am
    Answered by the admin The Fizzbit module is very easy to use, it comes pre-built so no soldering needed. You can then design a vibrating Fizzbit body, there are some examples here https://www.thecraftyrobot.net/. You would then plug it into the USB slot on a PC or laptop and after approximately 20seconds it is fully charged and when unplugged will begin vibrating.
    4. Will a Fizzbit work with US based computers to charge? Is it capatible with our computers?ThanksAmy
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    Q Will a Fizzbit work with US based computers to charge? Is it capatible with our computers?ThanksAmy
    Asked by Amy Williams (for Pat Williams) on March 15, 2016 12:00 am
    Answered by the admin Yes they would be fine, they just use a standard USB port to charge.
    5. How can I get my hands on these? Are they stocked anywhere in NZ?
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    Q How can I get my hands on these? Are they stocked anywhere in NZ?
    Asked by Sherane on July 9, 2015 12:00 am
    Answered by the admin Unfortunately we currently don’t have a distributor that takes this item in New Zealand. However you can buy direct off our site and we do ship to New Zealand.
    6. Is there any way to add an ON/OFF to this?
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    Q Is there any way to add an ON/OFF to this?
    Asked by david on December 17, 2014 12:00 am
    Answered by the admin Not easily. The circuit is made of mostly from surface mount components and there's nowhere you can really solder to without likely damaging the components or the USB connection.
    7. How long will the Fizzbit run on a single charge?
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    Q How long will the Fizzbit run on a single charge?
    Asked by CJ on December 11, 2014 12:00 am
    Answered by the admin It runs for about half a minute from a single charge, a charge takes around 30 seconds.
    8. This looks very useful but the unit cost is way too much for the component parts so cannot justify buying them. Would you be able to reduce the price for build it yourself kits? I'd be prepared to pay up to £2 for un-built fizzbit modules if able to order 10 kits.Thanks
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    Q This looks very useful but the unit cost is way too much for the component parts so cannot justif...... Read more
    Asked by JD on October 27, 2014 12:00 am
    Answered by the admin Hi, the units have 5 small surface mount components on the bottom which would be very tricky to solder on for most people. Also it would be very difficult to pack the surface mount components. The time needed to pack them would likely make them more expensive than the built versions.
    9. Is this kit going to be a solder yourself kit in the near future as it would be a great little project for a club i run if they got to do the soldering themselves.
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    Q Is this kit going to be a solder yourself kit in the near future as it would be a great little pr...... Read more
    Asked by richard crawley on September 18, 2014 12:00 am
    Answered by the admin Hi, some of the parts are very small so we place them with a machine. It would be very fiddly to place them by hand. It can be done but it takes a lot of patience and a good pair of tweezers, I imagine it would be frustrating for a beginner to soldering!
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