Basic Mechanisms Simple Robots Hummingbird Hacks Basic Mechanisms Cable System Build a cable system mechanism to create a flexion movement, like a fingerBuild Time: 45-75 min Cable System Piston Build a piston mechanism to create an up-and-down or side-to-side movementBuild Time: 45-75 min Piston Crank Build a crank mechanism to create a swinging pivot motion, like a doorBuild Time: 30-60 min Crank Winch Build a winch mechanism to haul or lift objectsBuild Time: 30-60 min Winch Simple Robots Flower Build a flower that blooms using a position servo, LEDs, and craft suppliesBuild Time: 90-120 min Flower Little Bot Build a little bot with 2 cardboard boxes and 2 servo motorsBuild Time: 45-75 min Little Bot Rover Build a rover using a cardboard box and 2 servo motorsBuild Time: 60-90 min Rover Jitterbug Use a cardboard tube and 2 servo motors to make a dancing jitterbugBuild Time: 30-60 min Jitterbug Bunny Get started building with this simple bunny robotBuild Time: 60-90 min Bunny Tiny Drummer Build a tiny drummer using a cup, popsicle stick, and servo motorBuild Time: 30-60 min Tiny Drummer Bee Waggle Dance Re-create a bee waggle dance with foam balls, an LED, and a servo motorBuild Time: 30-60 min Bee Waggle Dance Hummingbird Hacks Servo Adapters Short videos that demonstrate how to attach a servo horn, servo wheel, and plastic block adapter Servo Adapters Adding Components Suggested ways to add components to your Hummingbird projects Adding Components Useful Tools and Materials Tools and materials to help make building easier with the Hummingbird Robotics Kit Useful Tools and Materials Cardboard Attachments Tips to create cardboard structures for your Hummingbird projects Cardboard Attachments Back to Top