{"title":"Hatchling Robotics","description":"\u003cp\u003eRobotics designed for little hands.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"micro-bit","title":"micro:bit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe micro:bit v2 is a pocket-sized computer that lets you get creative with digital technology. The \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.crexo.com\/collections\/hummingbird-bit\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHummingbird Bit Robotics Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.crexo.com\/collections\/birdbrain-technologies\/products\/finch2\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinch Robot 2.0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.crexo.com\/collections\/hatchling-robotics\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHatchling Robotics Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are powered by the micro:bit. You may want to purchase additional micro:bits for projects that use radio functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 Options When Purchasing a micro:bit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll 3 options include the same micro:bit v2 hardware, but you can choose one that is preprogrammed with the right files for your learning tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emicro:bit v2 programmed for use with the Finch Robot and Hummingbird Robotics Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinch \/ Hummingbird micro:bit + AAA battery pack + 6 inch USB cable\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emicro:bit v2 programmed for use with the Hatchling Robotics Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: A micro USB cable is required to use a micro:bit, but our cable is not unique - you may already have one. 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you must have 8 micro:bits to operate this Class Set. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185748768 BCX8\"\u003eShipping in October 2026. Preorder today!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(8, 155, 171);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKIDS' \u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003eFIRST ROBOTICS EXPERIENCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduce young learners to robotics, coding, and engineering through hands-on creative play. Designed specifically for children ages 5 and up, the Hatchling empowers students to build interactive projects using everyday craft materials, cardboard, and real robotic components. 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