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CircuitMess Nibble - DIY Game Console | Learn Electronics and Coding (9+)
$ 33.78
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Description
Nibble is an educational tool disguised in the shape of a retro game console.It's a new and improved version of MAKERbuino that makes learning about electronics and programming fun!
With a build guide, assembling the kit will be easy peasy.
This DIY console comes preloaded with 4 retro games
inspired by cult classics — Bonk, Invaderz, Snake, and SpaceRocks. Not just that, you can even code your own games in CircuitBlocks code editor. It's similar to Scratch or Code.org, making it easy for beginners to get into embedded programming.
Nibble’s software is fully open-source and available for you to download. Nibble’s hardware’s schematics, along with the bill of materials, are also open-source and available online.
How does it work?
Assemble your game console
Insert batteries
Play retro games
Code new games
Pre-Loaded Games
Bonk: A homage to Pong – one of the first commercially-successful video games
Invaderz: A classic space shooter
Snake: Probably the most recognizable game from the early mobile phone era
SpaceRocks: Shoot asteroids & earn points
Suitable for ages 9 and up
Specs
Materials: plastic, electronic components, copper circuit board, AAA alkaline batteries, LCD display
Dimensions: 1.4"H x 7.5"L x 11.4"W
Procesor: 32-bit, 160MHz
Storage: 4MB
RAM: 80KB
Display: 1.4″ 128×128 Full color TFT
Connectivity: WiFi
Build time: 2 hours
Programming: C++ (Arduino), CircuitBlocks, Python
Open-source
No prior knowledge required
Includes
Main circuit board
Acrylic casing
Metal soldering iron stand
Sponge
USB soldering iron
Solder wire
Cross screwdriver
2A USB power supply for the soldering iron
AAA alkaline batteries
LCD display
MicroUSB cable
USB soldering iron's power cord
Bag with small components
Battery holder
Build guide
Shipping
Ships Internationally