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• See companion article (U.S. 1 Newspaper, Nov. 14, 2018) :
  • Gift Ideas to Light Up the Holiday Season

• See also:
  • This year's schedule of Holiday Tech Talks in the Princeton Area
  • Last year's Holiday Tech 2017 -
        More on Smart Home Automation, Smart Home Cameras, and
        Digital Assistants (Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri, Google Assistant)
  • Previous Holiday Gadgets Articles

Kingston Mobility Kit - 64 GB $12

• All-in-one kit moves between mobile devices and computer
• microSDHC/SDXC card, plus SD card adapter (for cameras)
  and USB adapter (flash drive for computers)
• Class 10 - 16 GB $7, 32 GB $7, 64 GB $12
• https://www.kingston.com/us/flash/microsd_cards/MBLY

Find the Kingston Mobility Kit
on Amazon.com

SD Memory Card Characterization

Capacity - SD (2 GB), SDHC (32 GB), SDXC (2 TB), SDUC (128 TB)

Bus Speed - Default 12.5, High Speed 25,
    UHS-I 104, UHS-II 312, UHS-III  624
    SD Express 985 (MB/sec)

Speed Class (original) - Minimum write speed
     "C" - Class 2, 4, 6, 10 (MB/sec) - SD to HD
UHS Speed Class (Ultra High Speed)
    " U" 1, 3 - UHS 10, 30 MB/sec - Full HD to 4K
Video Speed Class
     "V" - Video 6, 10, 30, 60, 90 (MB/sec) - 4K to 8K video

Kingston - SD Line - 128 GB $30, 256 GB $70, 512 GB $250

• Waterproof, shock and vibration proof, temperature proof
• Protected from airport x-rays
• https://www.kingston.com/us/flash/microsd_cards/sdcs

Find the Kingston Canvas SD Card Line
on Amazon.com

Canvas Select SD - Point and Shoot Cameras

• Class 10 UHS-I speeds up to 80MB/s read, 10MB/s write
• SD up to128 GB $43 ($31)
• microSD up to 256 GB $103 ($59)

Canvas Go! SD - DSLRs, Drones, Action Cameras

• Class 10 UHS-I U3 speeds up to 90MB/s read, 45MB/s write
• SD up to 256 GB $90 ($72), 512 GB $250 ($249)
• microSD up to 128 GB $54 ($34)

Canvas React SD - DSLRs (Burst), Mirrorless Cams, 4K Video

• Class 10 UHS-I U3 speeds up to 100MB/s read, 80MB/s write
• SD up to 256 GB $110 ($77)
• microSD up to 256 GB $80 ($79), 512 GB $237

Kingston - MobileLite G4 USB 3.0 Card Reader - $11

• Multi-function card reader - SD & microSD
• 1 SD and 1 microSD slot - Can access both simultaneously
• USB 3.0 performance
• Small metallic form factor - rugged and easy to transport
• Reads SD, SDHC, SDXC and microSD/SDHC/SDXC
• UHS-I and UHS-II speeds
• 52 x 33 x 9 mm / 2 x 1.3 x 0.3 in (blocks adjacent USB slot)
• https://www.kingston.com/us/flash/readers/fcr-mlg4

Find the Kingston MobileLite G4 Card Reader
on Amazon.com

USB Type C

• Reversible connector - Smaller, faster, more power
• "Two-fold rotationally-symmetrical connector"
• In laptops, phones, and tablets
• Power, fast data, existing peripherals, network, video
• Replace [micro] USB, Thunderbolt, DisplayPort
• Apple - USB-C on laptops - vs Lightning on devices

Kingston - Nucleum USB C Hub - Multiport Adapter - $49

• 7 ports from one USB-C connection - Small and light, easy to carry
• Built-in cable to host notebook
• USB-C power port (pass-through)
      - Power laptop while using additional ports
• USB-C data port
• 2 USB-A ports (USB 3.1) - Connect to mouse, keyboard, hard drive
     Power pass-through to charge devices - Up to 60W
• SD & microSD slots - Ingest files / footage - SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS I-II
• HDMI port - Display to external monitor or projector
      - 4K UHD or Full HD 1080p
• https://www.kingstongo.com/us/hub/nucleum-usb-type-c-hub

Find the Kingston Nucleum USB-C Hub
on Amazon.com

DataTraveler microDuo 3C - USB-C

• Dual interface - standard USB Type-A and USB Type-C ports
• Easier and more convenient than using cloud services
• Extra storage latest smartphones, tablets, PCs, and Mac computers
• Android devices that support USB OTG (On-The-Go) drives
• USB 3.1 speeds - Fast data transfer up to 100 MB/s read and 15 MB/s write
• Tiny: 29.94 x 16.60 x 8.44 mm / 1.18 x 0.65 x 0.22 in.
• 32 GB $12, 64 GB $19, 128 GB $39
• https://www.kingston.com/us/usb/personal_business/DTDUO3C

Find the Kingston DataTraveler microDuo 3C
on Amazon.com

DataTraveler Bolt Duo Flash Drive for iPhone/iPad

• Flash drive with USB 3.1 and Apple Lightning connectors
• Bolt app - Transfer photos/videos to drive,
      Capture directly to drive, View on drive
• Back up camera roll photos/videos, automatically
• Optionally delete original
• Shoot new pictures & videos directly to the Bolt
• USB 3.1 Gen 1 speeds (120MB/s read and 19MB/s write)
• 128 GB - up to 32,000 photos or up to 8 hours video
• 32 GB $34, 64 GB $44 ($39), 128 GB $69
• https://www.kingstongo.com/us/usb/datatraveler-bolt-duo-flash-drive-for-iphone

Find the Kingston DataTraveler Bolt Duo
on Amazon.com

WD - My Passport Ultra - 1 TB $69, 2 TB $89, 4 TB $129

• USB-C native hard disk drive w/ USB 3.0 adapter
• Slim with textured anodized metal cover
• Password protection - 256-bit AES hardware encryption chip
• Social media and cloud storage import
• 4.44 x 3.21 x 0.50 in / 4 TB 0.80
• 1 TB $69, 2 TB $89, 4 TB $129 (2018 new edition) - Silver, Blue/Black
• https://www.wdc.com/products/portable-storage/my-passport-ultra.html

Find the WD My Passport Ultra
on Amazon.com

WD - My Passport SSD - 1 TB $299, 2 TB $599

• USB-C native Solid State Drive w/ USB 3.0 adapter
• Password protection with hardware encryption
• 3.5 x 1.8 x 0.39 in
• 250 GB $99, 512 GB $149, 1 TB $299, 2 TB $599
• https://www.wdc.com/products/portable-storage/my-passport-ssd.html

Find the WD My Passport SSD
on Amazon.com

WD - My Passport Wireless Pro - HDD - 1 TB $149

• External hard drive with Wi-Fi access, SD copy, power bank
• Simultaneously stream up to 8 HD videos to multiple connected devices
• As Wi-Fi hub - Share Internet connection with up to 8 separate devices
• External battery - 6,400 mAh
• USB connection and SD card reader
• ~ 5.0 x 5.0 x 0.94 in, 15.7 oz
• 1 TB $149, 2 TB $179 ($134), 3 TB $199, 4 TB $219 ($189)
• https://www.wdc.com/products/portable-storage/my-passport-wireless-pro.html

Find the WD My Passport Wireless Pro
on Amazon.com

WD - My Passport Wireless SSD - 1 TB $499

• External Solid State Drive with Wi-Fi access, SD copy, power bank
• Durable - SSD electronics with protective bumper
  • Protect from shock, vibrations, drops up to 1 meter, even in operation
• Fast - SSD read up to 390 MB/s
• External battery - 6,700 mAh, up to 1.5A (0.9A when powered on)
• ~ 5.31 x 5.31 in x 0.94 in, 15.5 oz
• USB connection and SD card reader
• 250 GB $229, 500 GB $299, 1 TB $499, 2 TB $799
• https://www.wdc.com/products/portable-storage/my-passport-wireless-ssd.html

Find the WD My Passport Wireless SSD
on Amazon.com

Qi - Wireless Power Consortium (WPC)

• Inductive wireless power transfer -
  Close contact (touch cases), typically align coils
• Pronounced "Chee" -- Meaning "energy flow" from the Chinese
• Also resonant wireless charging - greater distance (up to 45mm / 1.7 in)
• Used by over 200 manufacturers, in over 2700 products
• 570  company members - Apple, ASUS, Canon, Dell, Google, Lenovo, LG, Panasonic, Samsung, Sony, Verizon Wireless
• Apple - iPhone 8, 8 plus, X
• https://www.wirelesspowerconsortium.com

AirFuel Alliance - A4WP and PMA

• Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP) - Rezence (magnetic resonance)
• Power Matters Alliance (PMA) -  Procter & Gamble and Powermat
• Resonant and RF wireless charging - smartphones to laptops to wearables
• Backed by more than 150 companies
• Board includes Dell, Duracell, Qualcomm, Samsung, Starbucks
• https://www.airfuel.org

Ventev Wireless Chargestand - $59

• Combination desktop charger and phone stand - Removable
• Universal wireless charging - Qi and Fast Wireless Charging / PMA
• Compatible with Apple iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, Samsung, LG, Google, Motorola, HTC, Microsoft, Kyocera
• Fast charging - Charge 50% in one hour
• 15W power - Use device while charging
• Adjust puck for optimal charging centered on back of phone
• Adjust aluminum frame for two viewing angles
• Adjust for portrait, landscape, flat on table
• Short circuit, overcharge, overdischarge, overcurrent protection
• 3.8 x 3.5 x 5.2 in, 1 lb
• https://mobileaccessories.ventev.com/shop/wireless-chargestand-2

Find the Ventev Wireless Chargestand on Amazon.com

Ventev Powercell 6010+ Backup Battery -  $49

• Combination external battery pack and wall charger
• Built-in cable, Folding AC prongs
• 6000 mAh battery, 12W output
• Charge 1 tablet or 2 smartphones at once
• Recharge 4 - 5 hours
• 5.2 x 0.7 x 2.7 in, 6.7 oz
• Apple Lightning or USB type C - $49
• https://mobileaccessories.ventev.com/shop/powercell-6010-backup-battery-2

Find the Ventev Powercell 6010+ Battery on Amazon.com

Ventev Chargestand 3000c - Backup Battery / Stand -  $49

• Lightweight combination portable desktop charger, stand, and battery
• Dock portrait or landscape
• 3000 mAh battery - charges 1 smartphone, recharge 3 - 4 hours
• Included flat cable nests in stand - micro USB, USB-C, Apple Lightning
• 3 1/8 x 2 1/4 x 1 1/8 in
• https://mobileaccessories.ventev.com/shop/chargestand-3000c-backup-batterydock-2

Find the Ventev Chargestand 3000c on Amazon.com

TP-Link Kasa Smart App (iOS and Android)

• Control TP-Link smart home products from smartphone or tablet
• Customize lighting, turn devices on/off
• Control remotely - Access connected devices from anywhere
• Voice control - Pair with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Microsoft Cortana
• Scheduling - Adjust devices, turn on and off at set times
• Set scenes - Group different devices together
• Away mode - Turn lights on and off at random intervals
• https://www.tp-link.com/us/kasa-smart/kasa.html

TP-Link - Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini - $26  [vs $34 '17]

• (HS105) - 10A

TP-Link - Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug, 2-Outlets - $34

• (HS107) - 15A

TP-Link - Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip - $79

• Independently control 6 smart outlets, plus 3 USB charging ports
• 6 Smart outlets - Independently controlled, or all together
• 3 USB ports - Charge 3 devices
• Surge protection - ETL certified
• Energy monitoring - Usage of connected devices
• (HS300) - Max 15A
• Slender and low-profile design, right-angled plug shares outlet
• 14.17 x 2.49 x 1.48 in, 1.55 lb
• https://www.tp-link.com/us/products/details/cat-5516_HS300.html

Find the Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip
on Amazon.com

TP-Link - Kasa Smart Light Bulb, Dimmable - $24

•  Dim brightness from 1% to 100% (KL110)

TP-Link - Kasa Smart Light Bulb, Tunable - $29  [vs $34 '17]

• Tune white from soft / warm (2500k) to bright (5000K) (KL120)

TP-Link - Kasa Smart Light Bulb, Multicolor - $39  [vs $42 '17]

• Dimmable, tunable white, and adjustable color (2500K - 9000K) (KL130)
• 1" shorter, 1 1/2 oz lighter
• 4.65 in x 2.36 in (118 x 60 mm) , 0.306 lb (139 g)
• https://www.tp-link.com/us/products/details/cat-5609_KL130.html

Find the Kasa Smart Light Bulb, Multicolor
on Amazon.com

Altec Lansing - Baby Boom - Mini Rugged Speaker - $29

• Compact, super rugged speaker - smaller than your hand
• Hands-free speakerphone - call answer
• Two 1" drivers with neodymium magnets
• 30 ft wireless range
• Wireless stereo pairing
• 3.5mm auxiliary input
• Waterproof - and floats
• 6 hours battery life
• Carabineer clip, ~ 4 x 2 x 1 in, 0.25 lbs
• http://www.alteclansing.com/product/baby-boom

Altec Lansing - Mini LifeJacket Jolt - Rugged Speaker - $79

• Compact speaker with impressive bass - Plus USB charger
• “Just Ask” - Button to access Apple Siri or Hey Google voice assistant
• Dual 1.5” neodymium drives / woofer, two 40mm passive radiators
• 100 ft wireless range
• House party pairing - connect up to 50 speakers at once 
• Built-in USB smartphone charger
• Waterproof - and floats
• 16 hours battery life
• ~ 6 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/4 in
• http://www.alteclansing.com/product/mini-lifejacket-jolt

Find the Altec Lansing Mini LifeJacket Jolt
on Amazon.com

Altec Lansing - VersA 2 Go - Bluetooth & Wi-Fi - $69

• Portable speaker with Bluetooth (to go) and Wi-Fi (at home)
• Amazon Alexa voice control, tap-to-talk voice recognition
• 1.75” woofer, 2” passive radiator, immersive sound
• VersA Navigator app - Wi-Fi setup, bridge to Amazon Alexa
• 100 ft wireless range
• Waterproof
• 8 hours battery life
• Carabineer clip, ~ 4 x 4 x 2 in
• http://www.alteclansing.com/product/versa-2-go

Altec Lansing - True EVO Wireless Earbuds  - $99

• IPX6 waterproof, sweatproof
•  “Just Ask” - Tap to access Apple Siri or Hey Google voice assistant
• 30 ft wireless range
• 4 hours battery life, plus 4 charges from case
• Carry case / charger - USB - or Qi wireless charging
• http://www.alteclansing.com/product/true-evo-wireless-earphones

Find the Altec Lansing True EVO Earbuds
on Amazon.com

Plantronics - BackBeat GO 410 Earbuds - $129

• Wireless dual-mode active noise-canceling earbuds
  • Built for extended use / travel
  • Neckband for power, cables to earbuds
  • 8 hours listening with ANC, 10 without
• 10 mm drivers
• Small and lightweight design - Earbuds sit flush with ears
  • Flexible neckband - Conforms to body for all-day comfort and stability
• Inline controls - Volume, calls, voice commands
• Smart magnetic hibernation sensors
  • Conserve battery when buds removed
  • Turn off ANC and disconnect Bluetooth when latched
  • Re-connect / answer call when unlatched
• Dual-use cable - Convert USB charging cable tip into 3.5 mm cord
• Bluetooth 5.0 with BLE (low energy) to conserve power
• Connect to 2 devices simultaneously and stream from either one
• 2 hours for full charge, Quick charge 15 min provides 1 hour listening
• Sweat resistant (but not "sport")
• 1.2 oz (32 g) - In black and white
• https://www.plantronics.com/us/en/product/backbeat-go-410

Find the Plantronics BackBeat GO 410 Earbuds
on Amazon.com

Plantronics - BackBeat GO 810 Headphones - $149

• Wireless over-the-ear dual-mode active noise-canceling headphones
  • For commuters and travelers
  • 22 hours listening with ANC, 28 without
  • 40 mm drivers with bass tube design
• Slim over-the-ear design - Fold flat for travel
  • Comfortable over-ear memory-foam padding, and leatherette
• Earpiece controls: Volume, take calls, skip tracks
  • Select EQ presets, ANC on/off, activate voice assistants
• Voice commands (answer/ignore) in 17 languages
• Up to 164 ft/50 m extended range with Class 1 Bluetooth-compatible devices
• Connect to two devices simultaneously and stream from either one
• 2 hours for full charge, Quick charge 10 min provides 3 hours listening
• 7 oz (189 g) - In blue, black, white
• https://www.plantronics.com/us/en/product/backbeat-go-810

Find the Plantronics BackBeat GO 810 Headphones
on Amazon.com

D-Link - mydlink App

• View and setup devices on iPhone, iPad or Android
• Remote live view with zoom
• Multiview - Watch multiple cameras at the same time
• Motion & sound detection, night vision
• Scheduled recording times
• Works with Amazon Alexa (Fire TV)
  and Google Assistant (Chromecast)

D-Link - Mini HD Wi-Fi Camera - $59, $99/2 (Blink $99 '17)

• Mini (cylindrical) indoor camera with sound/motion detect - store to cloud
• HD 720p video – Up to 1280 x 720 at 30 fps
• 120 degree field of view
• Night vision IR LEDs - See up to 16 feet in complete darkness
• Audio recording from built-in mic [but not speaker for 2-way audio]
• Sound and motion detection - Push alert notifications on movement or loud noises
• Cloud recording [not local] - Based on event triggers and schedules
• DCS-8000LH - 3.62 x 1.38 x 1.50 in, 0.127 lbs
• http://us.dlink.com/products/cameras/mini-hd-wi-fi-camera-dcs-8000lh

Find the D-Link Mini HD Wi-Fi Camera
on Amazon.com

D-Link - HD Wi-Fi Camera -  $59

• HD cam, sound/motion detect, store local or cloud
• 720p HD video - Up to 1280 x 720 at 30 fps
• 120 degree wide angle
• Night vision IR LEDs - See up to 16 feet in complete darkness
• Two-way audio – Real-time two-way conversations
• Sound and motion detection - Push alert notifications on movement or loud noises
• Local and/or Cloud recording - Based on event triggers and schedules.
• DCS-8010LH - 3.6 x 2.6 x 3.6 in, 0.31 lbs
• http://us.dlink.com/products/connect/hd-wi-fi-camera-dcs8010lh

Find the D-Link HD Wi-Fi Camera
on Amazon.com

D-Link - Full HD Wi-Fi Camera - $79

• High-res HD cam, wide FOV, sound/motion detect, store local or cloud
• 1080p HD video - Up to 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps
• 130 degree wide angle
• Night vision IR LEDs - See up to 16 feet in complete darkness
• Two-way audio – Real-time two-way conversations
• Sound and motion detection - Push alert notifications on movement or loud noises
• Local and/or Cloud recording - Based on event triggers and schedules
• DCS-8300LH - 4.31 x 2.6 x 2.6 in, 0.23 lbs
• http://us.dlink.com/products/connect/full-hd-wi-fi-camera-dcs8300lh

Find the D-Link Full HD Wi-Fi Camera
on Amazon.com

D-Link - Full HD Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Camera- $99

• High-res cam w/ pan & tilt, sound/motion detect, store local or cloud
• 1080p HD video - Up to 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps
• 114 degree field of view
• Night vision IR LEDs - See up to 16 feet in complete darkness
• Pan & Tilt – Cover wider areas - Pan +/- 170 deg, Tilt -20 to +90 deg
• Two-way audio – Real-time two-way conversations
• Sound and motion detection - Push alert notifications on movement or loud noises
• DCS-8525LH - 4.38 x 5.26 x 4.58 in, 0.73 lbs
• http://us.dlink.com/products/connect/full-hd-pan-tilt-wi-fi-camera-dcs8525lh

Find the D-Link Full HD Pan/Tilt Camera
on Amazon.com

Bushnell Impulse Cellular Trail Camera - $299 [New]

• Cellular - 4G LTE - Verizon or AT&T models
• Wi-Fi / Bluetooth - 150 ft -Setup and image downloads
• Active GPS - anti-theft - Alerts if camera moved, deactivates all but GPS
• Mobile app - Setup, view, download, live view monitoring and capture
• 20 MP HD Images, true 1080p HD Video
  • Shoot 1 photo per sec (image recovery), Trigger speed 0.2 sec
  • Hybrid capture - Video (& audio) and/or photo
  • Weather / wind / moon data image tags - From cellular
• No-glow flash - 48 black LED - 100 ft
• Viewer display - b&w text LCD
• Battery life - 6 mos, 6 - 12 AA - Solar panel compatible
• 9.5 X 6.5 X 4 in
• https://www.bushnell.com/Products/Trail-Cameras/Impulse

AirSelfie2 - Portable HD Flying Camera - $199

• Aluminum housing, anodized aeronautical grade case
• 4  turbo fan propellers, micro brushless motors - Can grab while hovering
• Gyro / Barometer / Geomagnetic sensor
• Bottom: Stability camera (visual sensor), altitude sonar sensor, power button
• Integrated 16GB micro SD card
• 400mAh 7.4v Built-in Battery, USB-C cable
• 3.8 x 2.8 x 0.5 in, 2.8 oz
• Power Bank accessory: 15000 mAh capacity (20 charges, 75 min.)
  • 6.2 x 2.9 x 0.8 in, 200 g
• $199 w/ leather bag , $249 w/ Power Bank - silver, black, gold, rose gold
• http://www.airselfiecamera.com/

Find the AirSelfie2 Portable HD Flying Camera
on Amazon.com

• Stabilization - Auto-hover in place
  • Anti-vibration shock absorbing
• Capture Me - Lock on face - Track left/right, up/down
• AirSelfie2 app - Control, fly, shoot
• Communicate over own 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network
• Distance / height - To 65 ft (20 m) - 20 ft recommend
• Flight time - 5 min. per charge
• 12 MP camera - 81° wide-angle, F/1.8,  ƒ/2.0 aperture
• HD Video - 1920 x 1080p, 30 fps

AirSelfie2 app - iOS & Android

• Control flight - Up/down, left/right, turn
• Speed - Fast, Middle, Slow
• Monitor live video - Record video, shoot photos
• Multiple shot - 3 or 5 pics, Delay - 3, 5, 10 sec.
• Download media to smartphone (Wi-Fi) or PC (USB)
• Post directly - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

• Easy Mode - Single Hand
  • Press buttons for each movement
• Move up/down, fwd/back, left/right; Rotate left/right
• Medium Mode - Single Hand
  • Hold flat - Press on controller and tilt phone
• Slide button - Move up/down, Rotate left/right
• Tilt - Move left/right, fwd/back
• Expert Mode - Joystick
  • Joystick controller (facing away)
  • Recommended for flying outside
• Left control - Move up/down, Rotate left/right
• Right control - Move fwd/back, fwd+left/right
• Press right side & tilt - Move left/right, fwd/back

Flying

• Launch - TossFly
  • Hold flat in palm, press Launch, gently toss up
• Auto-hover in place until control
• Land - TouchLand
  • Place palm underneath
• or press Land for controlled decent
• or Emergency Power Off
• Low battery mode - warn, then hover & land

• Fly Outdoors
  • Controlled conditions, open space
  • Care with breeze

• Fly Indoors
  • Need sufficient lighting
  • Best over flat and multicolored surfaces (visual positioning)
  • Sound-absorbing surfaces (rugs) may impact

• Help kids learn by doing, by trial and error,
  not just by textbooks
• Up to 40 percent of kids using littleBits kits are girls, four times the industry average
• More than 1 million inventions
• 20,000 school partnerships
• Over 300 invention clubs,
  from Sao Paulo to Bangkok

littleBits - Base Inventor Kit - $99

• 8+ ages, 3+ grades, 12+activities
• Introductory kit: Bits that move, light up, and make noise
• Create intruder alarm or voice-activated robotic gripper arm
• Bits include: slide dimmer, sound trigger, proximity sensor, long LED, buzzer, servo, latch

Find the littleBits Base Inventor Kit
on Amazon.com

littleBits - Electronic Music Inventor Kit - $99

• 8+ ages, 3+ grades, 12+activities
• Build and customize keyboard synth guitar, hands-free air drum
• Transform into new electronic instruments
• Bits include: Accelerometer, micro sequencer, synth speaker, keyboard, oscillator, proximity sensor

Find the littleBits Electronic Music Inventor Kit
on Amazon.com

littleBits - Space Rover Inventor Kit - $199

• 8+ ages, 12+activities
• Build and customize a planetary rover
• Control with smart device
• Bits include: power, proximity sensor, light sensor, servo, bargraph, buzzer, long LED, DC motor

Find the littleBits Space Rover Inventor Kit
on Amazon.com

littleBits - Bits and Kits

• Individual bits - Start at $7.95/$9.95
  • $17 (temperature), $25 (servo), $39 (MIDI), $49 (MP3)
• 4 Hall of Fame Kits - Night Light, Crawly Creature, Arcade Game - $39
• Droid Inventor Kit - Create your own droid - $99
• Rule Your Room Kit - Create touch-activated inventions - $79
• Avengers Hero Inventor Kit - Build high-tech hero gear - $149
• Synth Kit - Create your own instruments and electronic music - $149
• Gizmos & Gadgets Kit - Create app-enabled inventions - $199

• Supply power to the chain of Bits - Use at beginning
• Battery, USB

Input Bits (Pink)

• Control following bits - Interpret data from surroundings
• Touch controls - Button, switch, dimmer, pulse, toggle, roller, slider
• Sensors - Light, motion, sound triggers
• Sound - Keyboard, oscillator, filter, micro sequencer
  • microphone, MP3 player

Wire Bits (Orange)

• Route power and communication between Bits
• Wire, inverter, fork
• Logic - AND, OR, etc. from multiple inputs
• Communicate - Bluetooth Low Energy, USB I/O
  • wireless transmitter & receiver
• cloudBit - Send signal to Internet - Send text or tweet
  • Receive signal from Internet - Instagram hashtag, email
• Control Voltage - Integrate with analog synthesizers
• Program - Arduino computer, codeBit w/ app
• Prototype - perf circuit board

Output Bits (Green)

• Do something - Use at End
• Light - Color, bargraph, uv, matrix, number
• Sound - Buzzer, speaker
• Motion - Fan, vibration, DC motor, servo

• Pocket-sized bot ("Oh-zo-bot")
• Kids have fun while playing
  • Creative drawing, problem solving, group challenges
• Bridge physical and digital worlds
• Path to coding
  • Teaches code language, robotic behavior, deductive reasoning
• https://ozobot.com

• Sold over 750,000 robots
• Used in over 10,000 U.S. classrooms, grade 3 to 12
• Planetary orbit model - Multiple Ozobots following orbit lines

Code with Color - "Screen-free coding" with markers or stickers

• Use color markers to draw paths on paper (1/4 in. thick)
• Interprets color combinations as commands (2-4 color dots)
• Sensor follows lines, detects intersections, sees colors
• Create / download mazes, tracks and playgrounds, game boards

Code with OzoBlockly Programming Tool (on laptop or tablet)

• Uses Google Blockly - drag and drop to link code blocks
• Five modes - Novice icon-based blocks to Master advanced programming
• Flash load code by holding Ozobot up to screen - Blinks colors
• Load via Evo app
• https://ozoblockly.com

• Draw - Create games and codes
• Print - Downloadable games - puzzles, mazes, obstacle loops, battlefields
• Tablet - Control Bit on tablet screen - Bridge digital and physical
• App - Control Evo with game apps
• Code - OzoBlockly Games - Program games
• https://ozobot.com/play

Ozobot Bit - Original Ozobot - $59

• Beginner coding, Ages 6+
• Includes 4 color code markers, DIY stickers, 25 STEAM activities
• Personalize with stickers
• LED light
• Optical sensors for detecting lines and color codes
• Strong polycarbonate shell
• Rechargeable LiPo battery (60 min. charge time)
• ~1 x 1 x 1 inch, 1/3 oz.
• https://ozobot.com/products/ozobot-bit

Find the Ozobot Bit on Amazon.com

Ozobot Evo - App-Connected - $99

• Beginner to Master coding, Ages 9+
• Built-in Tricks - Follow (finger), Music (from motion), Escape (from hand)
• iOS/Android App - Play, explore, share
  • Creative ideas from Ozobot community
• 7 LED lights
• Proximity sensors - for Tricks and obstacle detection
• Built-in speaker
• Bluetooth Smart connection (30 ft. range)
• Automatic firmware updates
• Regular app updates with new features and games
• https://shop.ozobot.com/products/evo

Find the Ozobot Evo on Amazon.com

Accessories

• Color Code Stickers / DIY Pack skins & stickers - $10
• Avengers Action Skins - $15

• Translate between languages, plus dialects
  • Text for up to 100 languages
  • Voice up to 70 languages
• Available as portable device / app
  • with cell connection

• Conversational back-and-forth between languages
  • Voice to text - text translation - speak aloud

• From the Tower of Babel - 250 years before Star Trek
  • 6500 distinct spoken languages today
  • Bible translated into 2500 different languages

Google Translate App

• Type - Translate as your type on keyboard (all 103 languages)
• Write - Handwrite letters or characters with finger (93 langs)

• Voice - Speak for translation, view text-to-speech, text translation
• Conversation - Two-way instant speech translation (32 langs)
  • Auto recognise which of 2 languages is being spoken

• Camera - Take or import images of text (50 langs)
• Live camera - Instantly translate while watching (38 langs)

• Click to speak text aloud - original or translation
• Display as billboard - full-screen large text
• Export, copy, save as favorite

• Android and iOS
• https://translate.google.com/intl/en/about

Pocketalk Voice Translator - $299

• Uses Global SIM Card from Soracom, works in 105 countries
• Also use your own SIM card
• Also can connect with Wi-Fi (used for software updates)
• Connect to external speakers via Bluetooth

• Pocketalk Voice Translator - with built-in data - $299
  • Includes 2-year, all you can use mobile data plan
• Pocketalk - add your own data - $249
• Another 2 years of data - $100

• 2.5 in. touchscreen (320 x 240)
• Dual microphones with noise cancellation, two speakers
• Android-based OS
• Up to 30 seconds of voice recording
• Battery lasts for 8 hours of talking, sleep for 10 days
• 4.3 x 2.4 x 0.6 in., 3.5 oz. - white, gold, black
• https://www.pocketalk.net

Star Trek Bluetooth Communicator - $149 / $120

• Accurate - Created from 3D scans of the last known hero prop
• Authentic function - Classic flip action to answer calls
• High quality - Die-cast zinc, CNC machined aluminum,
      iridescent coated jewels

• Antenna Grille - Flip to answer/end calls - Hailing beep, chirps
• Moiré Disk - Spins when grille opened
• Jewel Lights (3) - Status indicators
• Control Buttons (2) - Press/hold and Jog up/down/left/right
  • Power, volume, pairing, call answer/end, music play control
  • Built-in voice & sound FX clips

• Contactless charging - Wireless charging on magnetic stand
• Includes transit case - Molded foam lined, engineering-grade ABS
• The Wand Company -
       https://www.thewandcompany.com/communicator

Find the Star Trek Bluetooth Communicator on Amazon.com

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