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The Hummingbird Duo micro:bit Adapter lets you control a Hummingbird Duo robot using a BBC micro:bit. It plugs into the back of the Hummingbird Duo, so you can write programs in the MakeCode block-based environment, download them to the micro:bit, and then run your robot untethered—once the code is on the micro:bit, you can unplug the robot from your computer and it will keep running.

Compatibility is straightforward: it works with the Hummingbird Duo only and requires a micro:bit (sold separately) plus a micro USB cable (sold separately) to program the micro:bit. It’s a great choice for classrooms and makers who want the micro:bit’s beginner-friendly workflow to drive Hummingbird Duo projects (robots, interactive builds, sensor-to-motion activities). If you’re comparing options, this is the right pick specifically when you want micro:bit + MakeCode integration; it won’t help if you’re using a different Hummingbird model or a non-micro:bit controller.

Suggested add-ons: BBC micro:bit V2 and a Micro USB Cable.

Key Features

Compatible robot: Hummingbird Duo only Compatible controller: BBC micro:bit (required, sold separately) Programming environment: Microsoft MakeCode (block-based) Computer required: Only for downloading code; program runs after unplugging Connection: Plugs into the back of the Hummingbird Duo Cable requirement: Micro USB cable for programming micro:bit (sold separately)

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· MPN: MBADAPT

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This adapter allows your Hummingbird Duo to work with the micro:bit. Simply plug it into the back of the Hummingbird, write programs in the block-based MakeC...

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This adapter allows your Hummingbird Duo to work with the micro:bit. Simply plug it into the back of the Hummingbird, write programs in the block-based MakeCode environment, and download them onto the micro:bit. Once the code is downloaded, unplug your Hummingbird robot from the computer and your program will still run! Detailed directions can be found on the Hummingbird and micro:bit tutorial
The required micro:bit and micro USB cable are sold separately. The "micro:bit Adapter (Hummingbird Duo)" is only compatible with the Hummingbird Duo.
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