NPM-Style Componentization and the Hardware World
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A hardware library of snap-together magnets claims to let non‑engineers prototype connected devices quickly: littleBits modules (power, input, output, wires) plus an Arduino-compatible connector and a cloudBit Wi-Fi module give a physical API. Demos include a nine‑year‑old’s line‑follower, a rock‑paper‑scissors glove, SMS doorbell and phone‑triggered air conditioner. Backend runs Node services with Redis pub/sub, WebSockets and a streaming API; production is already scaling to 10,000+ devices.
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