{"product_id":"hummingbird-bit-controller","title":"Hummingbird Bit Controller","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"p-rich_text_section\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere is an option above to include a micro:bit and USB cable which are required to power the controller. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-rich_text_section\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-rich_text_section\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nThe Hummingbird Bit controller is the “brain” of the robotics kit.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUsers who purchase a controller apart from a Hummingbird Robotics Kit may be interested in the following:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-indent=\"0\" class=\"p-rich_text_list p-rich_text_list__bullet\" data-stringify-type=\"unordered-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-stringify-indent=\"0\"\u003eBuilding an additional robot with the kit components one already owns; Two robots can share the sensors, lights, and motors within a single kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-stringify-indent=\"0\"\u003eCreating one’s own kit by purchasing components a la carte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIf you don't already own a Hummingbird Robotics Kit, check out the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/store.crexo.com\/products\/hummingbird-bit-premium-kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHummingbird Bit Premium Kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe micro:bit-powered Hummingbird Bit Robotics Kit inspires deep and joyful learning in all students! The Hummingbird Robotics Kit is comprised of lights, sensors, and motors which allow students to build a robot out of any materials. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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\/\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eanimate a poem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.birdbraintechnologies.com\/hummingbirdduo\/teach\/project\/modeling-joints-with-robotics\/\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emodel the human arm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.birdbraintechnologies.com\/hummingbirdbit\/build\/rover\/1-1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebuild an autonomous rover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.birdbraintechnologies.com\/hummingbirdduo\/teach\/project\/physics-of-pinball\/\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecreate a pinball machine\u003c\/a\u003e! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHummingbird 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\u003cbr\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 laptops 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\u003cb\u003eAll Hummingbird Bit Robotics Kits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ework with the following programming languages:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBirdBlox (block-based - available on iOS, Android, Fire OS)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMakeCode (block-based - available on Chromebooks, Mac, Windows, Linux)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnap! (block-based - available on Chromebooks, Mac, Windows)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePython (text-based - available on Chromebooks, Mac, Windows)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJava (text-based - available on Mac, Windows)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BirdBrain Technologies","offers":[{"title":"No, controller only ($50)","offer_id":40610391654549,"sku":"80210008","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes, controller + micro:bit \u0026 USB cable ($75)","offer_id":40610391687317,"sku":"80210004","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5939\/4351\/products\/12-15-19_Small_2.jpg?v=1547346490","url":"https:\/\/store.crexo.com\/products\/hummingbird-bit-controller","provider":"CreXo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}