{"product_id":"hummingbird-bit-base-kit","title":"Hummingbird Bit Base Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePlease note that the Hummingbird Bit uses micro:bit as its processor; \u003cstrong\u003eyou must have a micro:bit in order to operate the robot. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eInspire 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe power of Hummingbird is in its flexibility - the same reusable kit can \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.birdbraintechnologies.com\/hummingbirdduo\/teach\/project\/robot-theater-where-poetry-comes-to-life\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eanimate a poem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.birdbraintechnologies.com\/hummingbirdduo\/teach\/project\/modeling-joints-with-robotics\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emodel the human arm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.birdbraintechnologies.com\/hummingbirdduo\/teach\/project\/physics-of-pinball\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ecreate a pinball machine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Hummingbird epitomizes a low-floor, high-ceiling approach: absolute beginners can build \u0026amp; program a robot in minutes, but continue learning advanced engineering \u0026amp; programming for years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll Hummingbird Bit Robotics Kits include: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFree classroom-tested and standards-aligned learning materials, such as programming tutorials, lesson plans, and printable student activities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOut-of-the-box compatibility with computers, Chromebooks, and tablets. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFree software that is tested to work with school IT environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSupport for block-based and text-based programming environments, including MakeCode, Python, and Java. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eElectrically protected connectors that allow students to easily add multiple motors, sensors, and LEDs without risk of harm due to incorrect connections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFree online professional development, including classroom curriculum integration planning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eClassroom-ready packaging, including sturdy cases, sorting compartments, and stackable containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eProducts that have been created and validated by National Science Foundation-funded research at Carnegie Mellon University and tested in classrooms with teachers and students.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Base Kit model includes reusable parts for 1 robot:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - Bit Controller (Robot brain)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - Terminal Tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - Battery Pack (4x AA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - Green LED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - Red LED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - Yellow LED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 - Tri-color LED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 - FS90 Servo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 - Servo Extension Cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - Light Sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - Dial Sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - User Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - Base Kit Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAA batteries not provided (4 needed)\u003cbr\u003eWe sell a \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(8, 155, 171);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.birdbraintechnologies.com\/collections\/hummingbird-bit\/products\/hummingbird-rechargeable-battery\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(8, 155, 171);\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003erechargeable power bank\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e accessory that runs a Hummingbird robot with 2 active motors for 6+ hours! Consider 1 power bank per Base Kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll Hummingbird Bit Robotics Kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e work with the following programming languages\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBirdBlox (block-based - available on iOS, Android, Fire OS)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMakeCode (block-based - available on Chromebooks, Mac, Windows, Linux)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSnap! (block-based - available on Chromebooks, Mac, Windows)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePython (text-based - available on Chromebooks, Mac, Windows)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eJava (text-based - available on Mac, Windows)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSwift (text-based iOS app builder - available on Mac)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKotlin (text-based Android app builder - available on Mac, Windows)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote on devices:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have verified \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/support.birdbraintechnologies.com\/hc\/article_attachments\/360028450093\/Verified_Dongles.pdf\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e5 USB-C adapters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BirdBrain Technologies","offers":[{"title":"Yes, please include a micro:bit \u0026 USB Cable.","offer_id":9696707149871,"sku":"80210003","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No, I have my own micro:bit \u0026 USB Cable.","offer_id":9696707117103,"sku":"80210039","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5939\/4351\/products\/1-12-19_Small_18.jpg?v=1547345251","url":"https:\/\/store.crexo.com\/products\/hummingbird-bit-base-kit","provider":"CreXo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}