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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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