Getting Started with the STEAM+ Coding Kit
You can begin using the STEAM+ Student Kit right out of the box - no devices required! These hands-on activities are designed to help students explore STEAM concepts before moving on to coding.
When your class is ready to take the next step, you can introduce coding lessons with the littleBits Fuse app.
About the littleBits Fuse App
The STEAM+ Coding Kit was built specifically for Sphero’s new Fuse app. With Fuse, students can:
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Program inventions using conditionals, loops, and functions
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Experiment virtually in the circuit builder to see how Bits fit together—whether or not you own all the Bits
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Progress at their own pace, starting with block-based coding and moving up to JavaScript
All you need is the included codeBit to get started.
Technical Details
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Platform: Fuse is a progressive web app (PWA) that runs in your browser
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Connection: Uses Chrome’s WebUSB/BLE API for fast, reliable connections
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Requirements:
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Device must have Bluetooth capability to download code to the codeBit
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Works on most up-to-date computers, but not mobile devices
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Programming: Uses Microsoft MakeCode’s block programming canvas
👉 For detailed device requirements, see the littleBits Fuse Compatibility article.
Getting Started with Fuse
Fuse includes a built-in onboarding guide:
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Click “Getting Started?” at the top of the page
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A new window will open with everything you need to begin
You can also follow along with the guide directly in the app.
✅ Tip: Start with STEAM Student Core for hands-on exploration, then unlock even more creativity with Fuse and coding.