Product description: ARCADE console for BBC micro:bit and MakeCode Arcade - programmable gamepad - Kitronik 56116
Kitronik Arcade is a portable game console designed for education and developing programming skills. The device is compatible with the BBC micro:bit V2 and offers full support for the MakeCode Arcade editor , which allows you to create games using intuitive drag-and-drop blocks. Kitronik Arcade is equipped with a 1.77'' color LCD screen , four directional buttons, two action buttons and a menu button. Thanks to special pads that allow you to connect additional devices, you can create custom extensions and modifications to your gaming setup. The console is powered by three AA batteries . The battery holders also function as ergonomic handles, ensuring a firm grip and comfort of use. Thanks to the edge connector, the micro:bit is powered directly from the Arcade , eliminating the need for a separate power supply. The Kitronik console is the perfect learning tool, offering a wealth of educational content available on the MakeCode Arcade website, including tutorials, lesson plans, CS courses, coding cards and much more.
You can find tutorials and sample games on the Arcade Editor page . There you can also create new projects based on your own code.
ARCADE console for BBC micro:bit and MakeCode Arcade - programmable gamepad - Kitronik 56116.
Simply plug the BBC micro:bit into the edge connector on the top of your console.
Special features of the console
- Compatibility: Compatible with BBC micro V2 and MakeCode Arcade editor.
- Full functionality: 1.77'' color LCD screen, four directional buttons, two action buttons and a menu button.
- Easy to program: MakeCode Arcade editor support with intuitive drag-and-drop blocks.
- Expansion connectors: pins 0, 1, 2, 3V, GND with micro:bit available on the pads below the screen, allow you to connect additional devices.
- Power supply: powered by three AA batteries.
- Educational materials: access to a rich database of educational materials and online tutorials.
- Ergonomics: comfortable grip thanks to the ergonomically designed housing and battery holder.
The console requires a micro:bit V2 to operate (must be purchased separately). V1 does not contain enough memory to run Arcade games.
Arrangement of elements
- BBC micro:bit (not included)
- Connector for BBC micro:bit
- 2 action buttons (A and B)
- Menu button
- Expansion connector for BBC micro:bit
- Three AA battery baskets
- 1.77'' color LCD screen
- 4 directional buttons (D-pad)
- Power button and power LED
Arrangement of elements on the Arcade console board.Education and fun with the MakeCode Arcade platform
The MakeCode Arcade platform is a tool for learning game coding that offers wide opportunities for both beginners and advanced users. With simple draggable blocks, you can create games in minutes and program in JavaScript and Python. A rich database of educational resources, such as tutorials, lesson plans, coding cards and video guides, support the learning process. With MakeCode Arcade you can create, modify and share games, making learning programming interactive and fun.
Technical specifications of the Kitronik Arcade console
- Processor: BBC micro:bit version V2 and newer (not included)
- LCD screen resolution: 160 x 128 px
- LCD screen diagonal: 1.77''
- Typical current consumption: 80 mA (approx. - depending on application)
- Buttons: 4 directional buttons, 2 action buttons, menu button
- Power supply: 3 x AA batteries (not included)
- Connectors: pins 0, 1, 2, 3V, GND
- Dimensions: 150 x 65 x 22 mm
Set contents
- ARCADE console for BBC micro:bit and MakeCode Arcade - programmable gamepad - Kitronik 56116
- Laser cut protective housing and mounting parts (supplied fully assembled and fitted to ARCADE).
The console is powered by three AA batteries.
