Finch Robot 2.0 – At-Home Start Teaching
1. Prepare Finch For Use
Charging Your Finch
- Plug the USB-C cable (micro-USB for older models) into the charging port under Finch’s tail.
- A full charge takes 7 hours—we recommend charging overnight.
Setup
- Slide the micro:bit into Finch’s tail, ensuring:
- The A and B buttons face up.
- The five holes are at the bottom and partially covered when inserted correctly.
Turning on Finch
- Press and hold the power button on the bottom for about 2 seconds.
- One or more LEDs in the tail should light up.
- The micro:bit will display ten flashing characters
2. Pick Your Programming Language
FinchBlox
BirdBlox
Snap!
MakeCode/ JavaScript
Python
Java