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:
Connect the USB cable to the Hummingbird board and a computer
Don't plug in the power adapter yet.
Run the Birdbrain Robot Server application
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