Hummingbird Bit

General Questions

Why aren’t my rechargeable batteries working? Can I use third-party (non-BirdBrain) parts with my Hummingbird Kit? Where can I get more horns for my servos? What are the black and silver screws that come with the servo horns for? Can I use Scratch with the Hummingbird Bit?

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BirdBlox Tech Support

Can I share BirdBlox files using Google Drive or Dropbox (iOS / Android / Fire OS)? Can I share BirdBlox files using Google Drive or Dropbox (iOS / Android / Fire OS)? Why is my BitFirmware.hex file not showing up on my micro:bit? How do I update my micro:bit firmware? Why did my Hummingbird Bit stop allowing me to download? Why is my micro:bit in “maintenance mode”?

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MakeCode Tech Support

Can I use Bluetooth to download my MakeCode program to my Hummingbird Bit? Can I use Bluetooth to download my MakeCode program to my Hummingbird Bit? How do I save or share files in MakeCode? Why is my BitFirmware.hex file not showing up on my micro:bit? How do I update my micro:bit firmware?

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Snap! Tech Support

I clicked “New File” in Snap! and now the Hummingbird Bit blocks are gone. How do I get them back? How do I save files in Snap!? Why is my Hummingbird Bit unresponsive in Snap!? Why is my sensor not responding or not responding as expected in Snap!? Why is my servo motor not responding or not responding as expected in Snap!?

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Technical Specifications

Which micro:bit pins does the Hummingbird Bit use? At what voltage do Hummingbird Bit Kit sensors run? How much current does a Hummingbird Kit servo draw? What is the current output of a Hummingbird Controller LED port?