Hummingbird Robotics Kit Students Projects
The Hummingbird Robotics Kit has empowered our students to explore creativity, coding, and hands-on engineering. Through guided lessons and independent exploration, learners built exciting projects that combined electronics, sensors, and programming.
| Project Title | Description | |
| Smart Bin that Opens Automatically | A bin that uses sensors to detect motion and open its lid automatically. | |
| Obstacle-Avoiding Robot | A robot programmed with sensors to detect and avoid obstacles while moving. | |
| Automated Traffic Light System | A model traffic system using LEDs and sensors to control light sequences. | |
| Light-Sensitive Streetlamp | A streetlamp that automatically turns on in darkness and off in daylight. |
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.
Summary Table for Quick Copy
| Platform | Description | Browser Link |
|---|---|---|
| microBlocks | Live, interactive block coding | https://microblocks.fun/ |
| Snap! for Hummingbird | Scratch-style coding for robotics | https://snap.birdbraintechnologies.com/ |
| BirdBrain (Hummingbird Coding Site) | Official resource hub | birdbraintechnologies.com → Hummingbird section https://makecode.microbit.org/ |
Dino Runner by Ashbel remix
Dino Runner – Remixed by Washingtone!
One of our talented students(Ashbel) recently created a fun version of the classic Dino Runner game — and I had the chance to remix it with some new features!
🦖 What’s Dino Runner?
It’s a simple, fast-paced game where a dinosaur dodges obstacles to keep running. The original version was already fun, but I’ve added a few twists to make it even more exciting.
What’s New in the Remixed Version?
Winning Condition:
You now win the game when your score reaches 100. It’s a real challenge — can you do it?
Game Over Condition:
If the ball touches the dinosaur, the game ends instantly. Stay alert!
Dynamic Speed:
As your score increases, the game gets faster. This makes it more intense the longer you play!
Why This Matters
This remix is a great example of how creativity + code can turn a basic game into something more engaging. It’s also a fun way for students to:
- Learn about game mechanics
- Practice logic and conditional statements
- Understand real-world applications of programming
Try It Yourself!
Want to give it a try? [Play the game or download it]
We’re proud of our student’s original version and excited about the remix. More fun and learning projects coming soon!