Hummingbird Classroom Kit
The Hummingbird Duo Classroom Kit is a comprehensive robotics and engineering kit designed for classroom use. It enables students to build robots, kinetic sculptures, and animatronics using a combination of electronic components and everyday crafting materials.
Compatible with visual programming environments including Scratch, Snap!, and the CREATE Lab Visual Programmer, as well as text-based languages up to Java, the kit provides a progression path from beginner to advanced programming. One kit supports a small class or group of 8–12 students.
Key Features
- 4× Hummingbird Duo Controllers – Arduino-compatible boards with motor and sensor ports
- LEDs, Motors, and Sensors – A full range of outputs and inputs for creative builds
- Multiple Programming Options – Scratch, Snap!, CREATE Lab Visual Programmer, Python, Java
- Craft-Friendly Design – Combine electronics with cardboard, fabric, and other materials
- Reusable Organiser Tray – Durable plastic tray keeps all components sorted
Kit Contents
- 4× Hummingbird Duo controllers (with power supply, USB cable, terminal tool, and snap-in standoffs each)
- 3× each of red, orange, yellow, and green single-colour LEDs (12 total)
- 8× tri-colour LEDs
- 10× hobby servos and 6× servo extension cables
- 4× gear motors with wheels and plastic block adaptors
- 4× vibration motors
- 4× light sensors and 4× temperature sensors
- 2× each of distance, sound, and rotary sensors
- 4× USB flash bands
- 4× Hummingbird pens
- 1× Printed teacher guide
- 1× Copy of Invent-To-Learn
- Reusable plastic organiser tray
Ideal For
- Classroom STEM and robotics activities
- Creative engineering with everyday materials
- Teaching programming from visual blocks to text-based code
- Makerspaces and after-school programmes
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