{"product_id":"kitronik-arcade-for-micro-bit-and-makecode-arcade","title":"Kitronik ARCADE for micro:bit and MakeCode Arcade","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kitronik ARCADE for BBC micro:bit and MakeCode Arcade is a handheld gaming platform designed specifically for use with the BBC micro:bit and the MakeCode Arcade editor, either write your own games and run them on Arcade or download existing games. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMakeCode Arcade\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eeditor is a great way to learn to code games. It features simple snap-together blocks that allow the user to build simple games within minutes. The editor has been designed to allow everyone, from beginners to experienced game enthusiasts, to create games to run in the browser or on handheld consoles. It consists of drag-and-drop blocks that snap together to form programs. You can also write your code in Javascript and Python!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo help you get off to a flying start, we have created a Datasheet, which also doubles as a quick start guide. It comprises; a product brief, usage information, labelled and dimensioned drawings, and an introduction to coding with the MakeCode Arcade editor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board features 4 directional d-pad buttons, 2 interactive action buttons for coding, a menu button and a full colour 1.77” screen. At the bottom of the BBC micro:bit Arcade are 5 croc-clippable pads for connecting additional switches and devices. These consist of the 3 BBC micro:bit pins (P0, P1 and P2) also a voltage pin and a ground (the same connections as the large pads on the BBC micro:bit. This allows for custom additions to the gamer. Sound is provided via the in-built sounder on the BBC micro:bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kitronik Arcade is powered by 3xAA batteries, with the battery holders located on the rear of the PCB.  The battery holders also act as an ergonomic grip that makes it comfortable to use. The board also provides power to the connected micro:bit via the edge connector slot, removing the need to power the micro:bit separately. The Arcade has a power switch, but it is also possible to turn the Arcade off by simply removing or inserting the BBC micro:bit into the edge connector. There is a green power LED that lights up when the board has power, is switched on, and has a micro:bit inserted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe emphasis for MakeCode Arcade is Learning\/Education and there are a wealth of resources available on the MakeCode Arcade website to facilitate this. There are; guided tutorials that walk you through creating simple games, more complex games that you can open and learn from, games written by community members that you can learn from, game concepts tutorials, tutorials that explore graphics and Maths, lesson plans, CS courses, printable coding cards for the classroom, video tutorials, and much more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Kitronik ARCADE for micro:bit is NOT supplied with a BBC micro:bit, they are available separately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis board only works with the latest\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eV2 version\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof the BBC micro:bit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Kitronik ARCADE for micro:bit is a feature-packed handheld gamepad for use with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBBC micro:bit V2\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMicrosoft Arcade editor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrite your own games to play or freely download games from the MakeCode Arcade website.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the wealth of educational material available to create a game from the ground up or tweak existing code and learn the open-source way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt features a full-colour LCD 1.77” screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt also features; 6 gamer input buttons, a menu button, on\/off switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ARCADE breaks out the 0, 1, 2, 3V, GND pins from the micro:bit edge connector to croc-clippable pads below the screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ARCADE is powered by 3xAA batteries (Not supplied, available separately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehere).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Kitronik ARCADE for BBC micro:bit and MakeCode Arcade gamepad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaser-cut protective case parts and fixings (supplied already fully assembled and fitted to ARCADE).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 150mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 65mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 22mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kitronic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48634245710052,"sku":"32KT56116","price":45.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7746\/0673\/files\/56116_additional-kitronik-arcade-bbc-micro-bit-makecode-close-up_bb7c31f2-51f5-401a-a890-a7e822d557d8.jpg?v=1774989718","url":"https:\/\/www.elexp.com\/products\/kitronik-arcade-for-micro-bit-and-makecode-arcade","provider":"Electronix Express","version":"1.0","type":"link"}