Mechanisms Hacks Beyond the Kit 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 Laser Cut Mechanisms Create mechanisms to use with the Hummingbird using a Laser Cutter.Build Time: ?? Laser Cut Mechanisms Mechanisms Learn how to create different mechanisms to use with the Hummingbird.Build Time: 3-6 Hours Mechanisms Making a Robot Hand with Hummingbird Learn how to make a robotic hand with the Hummingbird.Build Time: 3-6 Hours Making a Robot Hand with Hummingbird Flower Build a flower that blooms using a position servo, LEDs, and craft suppliesBuild Time: 90-120 min Flower 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 Beyond the Kit Using the Hummingbird Joystick Learn how to use the joystick to control your Hummingbird.Build Time: 3-6 Hours Using the Hummingbird Joystick Hummingbird Color Sensor Learn how to create your own color sensor for the Hummingbird.Build Time: 3-6 Hours Hummingbird Color Sensor Creating a Button Sensor for Hummingbird Learn how to make a button sensor for the Hummingbird.Build Time: 1-3 Hours Creating a Button Sensor for Hummingbird Squishy Circuits Learn how to make Squishy Circuits using playdough and the Hummingbird.Build Time: 3-6 Hours Squishy Circuits Strawbees and Hummingbird Use Strawbees® and Hummingbird to make different creations!Build Time: 1-3 Hours Strawbees and Hummingbird MaKey MaKey and Hummingbird Learn how to use MaKey MaKey with the Hummingbird.Build Time: 6+ Hours MaKey MaKey and Hummingbird Measuring Motor Speed Use a multimeter to determine the speed of a gear motor.Build Time: 1-3 Hours Measuring Motor Speed Back to Top