Crickets & Sensors (12k) 


What's a cricket?

The Cricket is a tiny computer, powered by a 
9 volt battery, that can control two motors 
and receive information from two sensors. 
Crickets are equipped with an infrared 
communication system that allows them to 
communicate with each other.  

Crickets are the latest version of the 
Programmable Brick, with the important new 
dimension of their tiny size. Because they 
are so small, Crickets can be used in new 
and different ways.
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Find out more
about crickets:

  • Cricket Anatomy
  • Cricket Family Tree 
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