Coding Resources for the Hummingbird Robotics Kit

1. microBlocks (Live-Coding Environment)

• What it is: A free, Scratch-like block-based programming environment that supports live, interactive coding—changes take effect instantly as you click blocks, and programs run right on the board microblocks.fun+1.
• Key Features:
  • Live Programming: Immediate feedback—no compile-and-upload delays microblocks.fun+1.
  • Parallelism: Run multiple scripts simultaneously (e.g., animations and motors together) microblocks.fun+1.
• Use in the browser or app:
  • Works directly in Chrome or Edge—no install required microblocks.fun.
  • Option to install as a standalone app on Chromebook, Windows, macOS, or Linux microblocks.fun.
• Learn more & start coding: Explore tutorials, user guides, and interactive ‘Run’ options at the MicroBlocks official site microblocks.funlearn.microblocks.fun.
• Link: https://microblocks.fun/

2. Snap! for Hummingbird

• What it is: A web-based, Scratch-style visual programming platform customized for controlling the Hummingbird Robotics Kit.
• How it works:
  • Connect your Hummingbird via USB (and power), open the Snap! web app, and start dragging blocks—no installation required BirdBrain Technologies+1snap.birdbraintechnologies.com.
  • Ideal for building projects like burglar alarms, rainbow LEDs, and more BirdBrain Technologies.
• Support: BirdBrain offers tech support, troubleshooting help, and setup guidance for Snap! with Hummingbird BirdBrain Technologies.
• Link: https://snap.birdbraintechnologies.com/

3. Official Hummingbird Coding Website

• What it offers: The BirdBrain Technologies hub for everything related to the Hummingbird Robotics Kit—materials, tutorials, and curriculum support.
• Highlights:
  • Find programming guides, building instructions, educator resources, projects, and printables all in one place: BirdBrain Technologies.
• Link: Navigate to the Hummingbird section on the BirdBrain Technologies site at birdbraintechnologies.com.
  • https://makecode.microbit.org/

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