ElecFreaks Arcade Pro for micro:bit

With the micro:bit Go Bundle you have a complete set to get started coding right away. This bundle includes a micro:bit board, micro USB cable, battery holder and 2x AAA batteries.

The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that introduces you to how software and hardware work together. It has an LED light display, buttons, sensors and many input/output features that, when programmed, let it interact with you and your world. The new micro:bit V2.2 with sound adds a built-in microphone and speaker, as well as an extra touch input button and a power button.

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Elecfreaks Smart Coding Kit is a wearable device based on micro:bit button cell extension board Pro, a DIY micro:bit watch can be easily made with a simple installing method.

NOTE: Micro:bit not included

Easy Installation: Only need 4 simple steps, you can easily complete the installation. Children can also choose to hang around the neck with a string.
Creativity: It fits for graphical Makecode and Scratch programming. Kids can creat many cases such as dice games,thermometer,compass, pedometer, play music, wireless control and so on...
Two Button Cells: Let the microbit run without usb cable and bulky battery holder. In order to be as small as possible, we only support 2025 button cells.
Wear:bit Extension Board has 2 Switches: Power Switch and Buzzer Switch, Children can better control the micro:bit and buzzer as needed.

SUPPORT MULTIPLE PROGRAMMING The fun cases will bring children the joy of programming! Children can use programming to achieve what they want. It better improves children's interest in programming! Teachers or parents also can give the child some help through communication to let the child have fun in programming!

CHARACTERISTIC FOR Wear:bit

Powered by two 3V CR2025 lithium batteries.

Loaded with a buzzer that is controlled through the P0 port.

Loaded with a buzzer switch.

It can be used with the watch strap and the micro:bit.

The ElecFreaks Cutebot is a rear-wheel drive smart car designed for the micro:bit, featuring two powerful motors for fast and responsive movement. Packed with built-in features, it includes an ultrasonic distance sensor, dual RGB headlights, underglow position lights, two line-following sensors, and a buzzer that functions as a horn.

Cutebot is fully compatible with graphical programming platforms, allowing learners to progress from simple coding tasks to more advanced robotics challenges. With its interactive features and user-friendly design, it’s the perfect tool to introduce children to coding, electronics, and hands-on problem-solving.

Note: micro:bit is not included

The RETRO Arcade for Education is the first arcade device in a big screen with a high resolution. Kids are able to use them to create their games in a fun and easy way through the blocks program, and the Retro allows for a self-defined game role, multiple game sceneries and plots design. It surprises you more with the bountiful built-in sensors and gives kids more chances for creation.

WHAT IS Microsoft MakeCode ARCADE?
MakeCode is a graphical programming platform born for education under the Microsoft Corporation. It provides programming tools and learning tutorials for children at different coding levels. MakeCode has instant results, a blocks editor, a text editor, a steps guide, and other features that allow children of all ages to learn to program. Arcade is a game programming project under the MakeCode graphical programming platform, Microsoft supports it with a technical framework.

Develop your coding skills with the Kitronik ARCADE for BBC micro:bit and MakeCode Arcade, a fully featured programmable gamepad for use with the MakeCode Arcade block editor. The 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 MakeCode Arcade editor 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!

To 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. The 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.

The 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. The 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!

Note:

The Kitronik ARCADE for micro:bit is NOT supplied with a BBC micro:bit

Features:

The Kitronik ARCADE for micro:bit is a feature-packed handheld gamepad for use with BBC micro:bit V2 and the Microsoft Arcade editor.

Write your own games to play or freely download games from the MakeCode Arcade website.

Use the wealth of educational material available to create a game from the ground up or tweak existing code and learn the open-source way.

It features a full-colour LCD 1.77” screen.

It also features; 6 gamer input buttons, a menu button, on/off switch.

The ARCADE breaks out the 0, 1, 2, 3V, GND pins from the micro:bit edge connector to croc-clippable pads below the screen.

The ARCADE is powered by 3xAA batteries (Not supplied).

Contents:

1 x Kitronik ARCADE for BBC micro:bit and MakeCode Arcade gamepad.

Laser-cut protective case parts and fixings (supplied already fully assembled and fitted to ARCADE).

Dimensions:

Length: 150mm.

Width: 65mm.

Height: 22mm.

Requires:

BBC micro:bit V2.

3 x AA Batteries.

Microsoft MakeCode Arcade Editor.

1 x USB Type-A to Micro-B USB Noodle Cable.

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