Hummingbird Bit

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.