Hummingbird Bit Base Kit (with micro:bit) - STEM Educational Robot Construction Kit
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- Inspire deep and joyful learning with the micro:bit powered Hummingbird Bit Robotics Kit!
- The Hummingbird Robotics Kit is comprised of lights. sensors. and motors which allow students to build a robot out of any materials.
- Hummingbird epitomizes a low-floor. high-ceiling approach: absolute beginners can build & program a robot in minutes. but continue learning advanced engineering & programming for years.
- Free classroom-tested and standards-aligned learning materials. such as programming tutorials. lesson plans. and printable student activities.
- Out-of-the-box compatibility with computers. Chromebooks. and tablets.
Please note that the Hummingbird Bit uses micro:bit as its processor; you must have a micro:bit in order to operate the robot.
Inspire deep and joyful learning with the micro:bit-powered Hummingbird Bit Robotics Kit! The Hummingbird Robotics Kit is comprised of lights. sensors. and motors which allow students to build a robot out of any materials. The power of Hummingbird is in its flexibility - the same reusable kit can animate a poem. model the human arm. or create a pinball machine. Hummingbird epitomizes a low-floor. high-ceiling approach: absolute beginners can build & program a robot in minutes. but continue learning advanced engineering & programming for years.
All Hummingbird Bit Robotics Kits include:
- Free classroom-tested and standards-aligned learning materials. such as programming tutorials. lesson plans. and printable student activities.
- Out-of-the-box compatibility with computers. Chromebooks. and tablets.
- Free software that is tested to work with school IT environments.
- Support for block-based and text-based programming environments. including MakeCode. Python. and Java.
- Electrically protected connectors that allow students to easily add multiple motors. sensors. and LEDs without risk of harm due to incorrect connections.
- Free online professional development. including classroom curriculum integration planning.
- Classroom-ready packaging. including sturdy cases. sorting compartments. and stackable containers.
- Products that have been created and validated by National Science Foundation-funded research at Carnegie Mellon University and tested in classrooms with teachers and students.
The Base Kit model includes reusable parts for 1 robot:
1 - Bit Controller (Robot brain)
1 - Terminal Tool
1 - Battery Pack (4x AA)
1 - Green LED
1 - Red LED
1 - Yellow LED
2 - Tri-color LED
2 - FS90 Servo
2 - Servo Extension Cables
1 - Light Sensor
1 - Dial Sensor
1 - User Manual
1 - Base Kit Case
AA batteries not provided (4 needed)
All Hummingbird Bit Robotics Kits work with the following programming languages:
BirdBlox (block-based - available on iOS. Android. Fire OS)
MakeCode (block-based - available on Chromebooks. Mac. Windows. Linux)
Snap! (block-based - available on Chromebooks. Mac. Windows)
Python (text-based - available on Chromebooks. Mac. Windows)
Java (text-based - available on Mac. Windows)
Swift (text-based iOS app builder - available on Mac)
Kotlin (text-based Android app builder - available on Mac. Windows)
Note on devices:
We have verified 5 USB-C adapters that will allow you to use the Hummingbird Kit with USB C ports. Click on the links in the attachment to be taken to stores where you can purchase these dongles. Other dongles may also work. but these 5 have been tested and work without issue.
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