Install & Setup

Installation

To use the Hummingbird Robotics board you will need to download and install the Birdbrain Robot Server to your computer.

Download the BirdBrainRobotServer installer from by clicking the button below.

BirdBrain Robot Server

Setup

On the Download & Install page scroll to the Launching Snap! section to learn how to properly connect the Hummingbird Board with a computer.

Follow these steps in order:

  1. Connect the USB cable to the Hummingbird board and a computer

    • Don't plug in the power adapter yet.

  2. Run the Birdbrain Robot Server application

  3. click Open Snap!

TidBit:

The BirdBrain Robot Server loads the blocks you need into Snap! Be sure to follow the steps in order.

Troubleshooting:

Try these solutions if the BirdBrain Robot Server does not recognize the Hummingbird board.

  • be sure you have connected the board BEFORE starting the Birdbrain Robot Server

  • check if the power adapter is plugged into the board, if so disconnect until the server is working

  • if the green LED light is fading on and off, swap out the USB cable for another (some USB cables are only for power, not sharing data)

  • restart computer and follow setup steps again

  • uninstall and reinstall the Birdbrain Robot Server application

  • more troubleshooting help...