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The Hummingbird Bit Base Kit is a hands-on introduction to robotics and coding for students. Combine the included lights, sensor and motors with everyday craft materials — cardboard, paper, recycled bits and pieces — to build a robot of your own design, then program it to move, glow and respond using the BBC micro:bit. What's included (parts for one robot): 1 × Bit Controller (the robot's brain), 1 × terminal tool and 1 × 4×AA battery holder 1 × green, 1 × red and 1 × yellow single-colour LED, plus 2 × tri-colour LEDs 2 × FS90 micro servos and 2 × servo extension cables 1 × light sensor and 1 × dial sensor User manual and a sturdy storage case What students practise: Building and wiring a working robot from scratch Coding in block-based or text-based languages, including MakeCode, Python and Java Using sensors so a robot can react to light and input Creative problem-solving across STEM and design Connectors are electrically protected, so students can add motors, sensors and LEDs without damaging parts through incorrect connections. Free, classroom-tested lesson plans and coding tutorials are included. A BBC micro:bit is required as the controller's brain — choose the option with a micro:bit and USB cable at checkout, or supply your own. AA batteries not included (4 needed). Ready for more motors and sensors? Step up to the Hummingbird Bit Premium Kit, or browse all Hummingbird robotics kits.

The Hummingbird Bit Premium Kit gives students everything in the Base Kit and more — extra motors, sensors and building parts to design bigger, more capable robots. Combine the electronics with everyday craft materials and code your creation to move, sense and respond using the BBC micro:bit. What's included (parts for one robot): 1 × Bit Controller (the robot's brain), 1 × terminal tool and 1 × 4×AA battery holder 1 × green, 1 × red and 1 × yellow single-colour LED, plus 2 × tri-colour LEDs 2 × position servos and 2 × rotation servos, with 2 × servo wheels and 2 × plastic block (brick) adapters 4 × servo extension cables 1 × light sensor, 1 × dial sensor, 1 × distance sensor and 1 × sound sensor User manual and a sturdy storage case What students practise: Designing and building more advanced robots and moving models Coding in block-based or text-based languages, including MakeCode, Python and Java Using distance and sound sensors so robots respond to their surroundings Adding wheels and brick adapters to build driving and mechanical projects Electrically protected connectors let students add parts freely without damaging them. Free, classroom-tested lesson plans and coding tutorials are included. A BBC micro:bit is required as the controller's brain — choose the option with a micro:bit and USB cable at checkout, or supply your own. AA batteries not included (4 needed). New to Hummingbird? The Base Kit is a simpler starting point. Kitting out a class? The Hummingbird Starter Flock bundles four Premium Kits with classroom tools, or see the full Hummingbird range.

The Hummingbird Starter Flock is a ready-made class set for micro:bit robotics, with parts for a group of 8–12 students to build robots together. It brings together four Hummingbird Bit Premium Kits with shared classroom tools and storage, so a teacher can run a full robotics unit straight out of the box. What's included: 4 × Hummingbird Bit Premium Kits (parts to build 4 robots) 4 × screwdrivers and 2 × wire strippers for the class 1 × carrying case to store and transport the set Each Premium Kit contains a Bit Controller, motors (position and rotation servos with wheels and brick adapters), a full sensor set (light, dial, distance and sound), single- and tri-colour LEDs, cables and a case. What students practise: Collaborating in small groups to design and build robots Coding in block-based or text-based languages, including MakeCode, Python and Java Engineering, wiring and problem-solving with real components Free, classroom-tested lesson plans, coding tutorials and online teacher professional learning are included. A BBC micro:bit is required for each robot (choose the option with micro:bits and USB cables, or supply your own). AA batteries not included (16 needed). Australian owned with purchase orders welcome from schools. Just need one kit? Start with the Hummingbird Bit Premium Kit or the Base Kit. Browse all Hummingbird robotics kits.

The Finch Robot 2.0 takes coding off the screen and into the real world. This durable, ready-to-go classroom robot drives, senses and draws, giving students an engaging way to see their code come to life. Powered by the BBC micro:bit, it grows with learners from their first block-based programs right through to text-based languages like Python and Java. Finch Robot 2.0 features: Rechargeable built-in battery (7+ hours) and Bluetooth wireless connection 5 × tri-colour LEDs and a multi-tonal buzzer Light, distance and line-tracking sensors, plus wheel encoders for precise movement A central marker holder for drawing, and a writable surface for whiteboard markers Compatible with plastic building bricks for adding your own creations What students practise: Sequencing, loops and logic through hands-on coding Programming across icon-, block- and text-based languages, from FinchBlox to Python and Java Using sensors and movement to solve mazes, draw shapes and complete challenges The Finch works from the first years of primary school through to senior secondary, so one robot supports coding across year levels. Free, classroom-tested lessons and online teacher professional learning are included. A BBC micro:bit is required as the robot's processor — choose the option with a micro:bit, or supply your own. A USB-C charging cable is included. Teaching a whole class? See the Finch Robot 2.0 Starter Flock. Add a Finch Drawing Mat for drawing activities, or explore all Finch robots.

The Finch Robot 2.0 Starter Flock is a class set of five Finch robots, ready for a group of 5–10 students to code together. Take programming off the screen with durable, rechargeable robots that drive, draw and sense — a hands-on way to build coding skills across year levels. What's included: 5 × Finch Robot 2.0 units (with or without micro:bits) 5 × USB charging cables and 1 × USB charging hub 5 × markers sized for the Finch's drawing holder 1 × padded carrying case for the robots and accessories What students practise: Coding from icon- and block-based languages through to Python and Java Using sensors, LEDs and precise movement to solve challenges and draw Working in small groups to plan, test and debug programs Each Finch supports learners from the early years of primary school to senior secondary, so the set works across your school. Free, classroom-tested lessons and online teacher professional learning are included. A BBC micro:bit is required for each robot (choose the option with micro:bits, or supply your own). USB-C charging cables are included; the set measures roughly 41 × 25 × 19 cm. Just need one robot? See the Finch Robot 2.0. Fitting out a whole department? The Finch Robot Classroom Solution serves 20–30 students. Explore all Finch robots.

The Finch Robot Classroom Solution is a complete, department-ready set for micro:bit coding and robotics, with ten Finch robots plus mats, arenas and rolling storage for a class of 20–30 students. Everything a teacher needs to run robotics across a full timetable arrives in one package. What's included: 10 × Finch Robot 2.0 units (with or without micro:bits) 10 × USB-C charging cables and 2 × USB charging hubs (charge all ten at once) 20 × markers sized for the Finch's drawing holder 5 × Finch Mats, each with a different design 2 × Finch Arenas 1 × rolling storage unit What students practise: Coding from icon- and block-based languages through to Python and Java Using sensors, LEDs and precise movement to solve challenges, draw and navigate mats Collaborating in groups to plan, test and debug programs The Finch scaffolds coding from the early years of primary school to senior secondary, so this set supports every year level. Free, classroom-tested lessons and online teacher professional learning are included. A BBC micro:bit is required for each robot (choose the option with micro:bits, or supply your own). Australian owned with purchase orders welcome from schools. Smaller group? The Finch Robot 2.0 Starter Flock suits 5–10 students, or start with a single Finch Robot 2.0. Explore all Finch robots.

The Finch Drawing Mat gives students a large, blank surface to send the Finch Robot 2.0 rolling and drawing across as they code. It's an easy way to turn abstract programs into visible paths, patterns and shapes — great for teaching movement, angles and sequencing. What's included: 1 × blank white drawing mat, roughly 236 × 114 cm Printed on durable 13 oz outdoor matte vinyl Wipe-clean surface that rolls up for easy storage Use it on the floor, on a table or inside a Finch Arena. Pens and robots are not included. Designed for the Finch Robot 2.0. Charging a set of robots? See the Finch USB Charging Hub, or explore all Finch robots and accessories.

The Finch USB Charging Hub keeps a flock of Finch robots ready to go. This portable five-port charger tops up five Finch Robot 2.0 units at once, and its LCD display shows the charge status of each robot at a glance — so a class set is charged and sorted between lessons. Key details: Charges 5 Finch robots at once, with a per-robot LCD charge display Built-in overcharge, overvoltage, overcurrent, short-circuit and over-temperature protection Compact unit (roughly 10 × 7.5 × 5 cm) with a 1.5 m cable A Finch Robot 2.0 runs for 7+ hours and recharges fully in about 7 hours, so one hub comfortably services a small group between sessions. Works with the Finch Robot 2.0. Building a class set? A hub is included in the Finch Robot 2.0 Starter Flock. Explore all Finch robots and accessories.

The Hummingbird Bit Controller is the "brain" that powers a Hummingbird robot. Buy one to build a second robot from parts you already own, or to assemble your own custom Hummingbird kit component by component. A BBC micro:bit and USB cable are required to run the controller — add them at checkout or supply your own. Don't own a kit yet? Start with the complete Hummingbird Bit Premium Kit or browse all Hummingbird kits and parts.

The Hummingbird Terminal Tool is the small tool used to loosen and tighten the screw terminals on the Hummingbird Bit Controller, making it easy to connect and swap LEDs, sensors and motors. A handy spare for classrooms where tools tend to wander. Building or restocking a kit? See the Hummingbird Bit Base Kit or all Hummingbird parts.

This 4×AA battery holder powers a Hummingbird Bit robot when you're away from a USB connection. A useful spare or add-on for classrooms running several robots at once. Takes 4 × AA batteries (not included). Restocking a set? Browse all Hummingbird kits and parts.

Add a bright point of light to any robot with a Hummingbird single-colour LED. Program it to turn on, off or flash to signal, decorate or bring a build to life. Available in green, orange, red and yellow, and connects to any Hummingbird Bit Controller port. Want colour-changing light? See the Hummingbird Tri-colour LED, or browse all Hummingbird parts.

The Hummingbird tri-colour LED mixes red, green and blue light to create any colour you can code. Perfect for mood lighting, status signals and eye-catching robot builds. Connects to any Hummingbird Bit Controller port. Prefer a fixed colour? See the Hummingbird Single Colour LED, or browse all Hummingbird parts.

The FS90 micro servo is a small motor that moves to a precise angle on command — ideal for lightweight moving parts like flapping wings, turning heads or waving arms. A handy spare or add-on for your Hummingbird robot. It's included in the Hummingbird Bit Base Kit. Need a stronger motor? See the Position Servo.

The FS5103B position servo is a standard-size motor that turns to a precise angle you set in code — with more strength than the micro servo for larger moving builds. Program exact positions to open, lift, turn or point. Fits any Hummingbird Bit Controller port. Need continuous spin for wheels instead? See the Rotation Servo. Both come in the Premium Kit.

The FS5103R rotation servo spins continuously in either direction at a speed you control in code — the motor to choose for wheels and driving robots. Pair it with a Hummingbird servo wheel to get your creation rolling. Fits any Hummingbird Bit Controller port. Add a Hummingbird Servo Wheel to drive it, or step up to angled control with the Position Servo.

This wheel clicks onto a Hummingbird rotation servo to turn a spinning motor into a driving robot. Buy a pair to build a rover, buggy or any project that needs to roll. Designed to fit the FS5103R rotation servo. You'll need a Hummingbird Rotation Servo to drive it. Browse all Hummingbird parts.

This adapter connects a Hummingbird servo to plastic building bricks, so students can attach motors to LEGO®-compatible builds and combine robotics with construction play. A simple way to bridge coding and hands-on making. Browse all Hummingbird kits and parts.

This extension cable adds reach between a Hummingbird servo and the Bit Controller, so students can mount moving parts further from the robot's brain. Handy for taller or wider builds. Buy spares for busy classrooms. Browse all Hummingbird parts, or start with a complete Base Kit.

The Hummingbird light sensor measures how bright or dark it is, so students can code robots that react to light — switching on a lamp at dusk, following a torch, or triggering an alarm when a drawer opens. Fits any Hummingbird Bit Controller port. It's included in the Hummingbird Bit Base Kit. Explore the full Hummingbird range.

The Hummingbird sound sensor measures how loud the surroundings are, so students can build robots that respond to sound — clap to start, react to noise, or run a simple sound-level meter. Fits any Hummingbird Bit Controller port. It comes in the Hummingbird Bit Premium Kit. Browse all Hummingbird parts.

The Hummingbird distance sensor measures how far away the nearest object is, so robots can avoid obstacles, stop before a wall or react as something approaches. A key part for building rovers and autonomous projects. Fits any Hummingbird Bit Controller port. It comes in the Hummingbird Bit Premium Kit. See the full Hummingbird range.

The Hummingbird dial sensor is a rotary knob students turn to send a changing value to their code — like a volume dial. Use it to control a robot's speed, brightness or sound, and to explore how inputs drive outputs. Fits any Hummingbird Bit Controller port. For directional input instead, see the Hummingbird Joystick. Browse all Hummingbird parts.

The Hummingbird joystick gives students two-axis directional control to feed into their code — perfect for steering a robot, moving a character on the micro:bit display, or driving a game. Connects to the Hummingbird Bit Controller. For a single-axis dial instead, see the Hummingbird Dial Sensor. Browse all Hummingbird parts.

This adapter connects Vernier BTA-style probes to a Hummingbird Bit Controller, opening up science data-logging projects — temperature, force and more — alongside your robotics builds. Bridges coding, robotics and science experiments. Browse all Hummingbird kits and parts.

This 2-wire extension cable adds reach to two-wire Hummingbird components — such as single-colour LEDs — so students can mount lights further from the controller for taller or wider builds. Buy spares for the classroom. Pairs with the Hummingbird Single Colour LED. Browse all Hummingbird parts.

This 3-wire extension cable adds reach to three-wire Hummingbird components — such as servos and many sensors — so students can position motors and sensors further from the controller. A useful spare for bigger builds. Handy with a Hummingbird Rotation Servo. Browse all Hummingbird parts.

This 4-wire extension cable adds reach to four-wire Hummingbird components — such as tri-colour LEDs — so students can mount them further from the controller. Handy for larger, more elaborate builds. Buy spares for the classroom. Pairs with the Hummingbird Tri-colour LED. Browse all Hummingbird parts.