{"product_id":"arcade-for-makecode-arcade","title":"ARCADE for MakeCode Arcade","description":"\u003cp\u003eDevelop your coding skills with the Kitronik ARCADE, a fully featured programmable gamepad for use with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arcade.makecode.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMakeCode Arcade block editor\u003c\/a\u003e. Learn to create your own games from the ground up or modify existing games found via the MakeCode website!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MakeCode Arcade editor has been designed to allow everyone, from beginners to experienced game enthusiasts, to create retro arcade 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 code for ARCADE in JavaScript and there is also a Python editor coming soon!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The emphasis for MakeCode Arcade is 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\u003eThe Kitronik ARCADE has been specifically designed to offer the perfect platform for running these games. It's packed full of features and has been ergonomically designed for comfort and ease of use. It features a full colour LCD wide viewing angle screen, a piezo sounder for audio feedback, a vibration motor for haptic feedback, 6 gamer input buttons, a menu button, a reset button and an on\/off switch. Everything you need for the perfect gaming experience. It also features a software volume control, a USB programming port, and 2 expansion ports for the expert level users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ARCADE can be powered by either 3xAA batteries or via the micro USB connector, with the battery holders located on the rear of the PCB. The three battery holders have been positioned to also act as hand grips for maximum comfort and control when gaming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere be dragons:\u003c\/strong\u003e And for the advanced user, there are 2 expansions ports and a debugging port. The expansion ports give you direct access to the microprocessor pins and the debug port allows you to customise the bootloader code. For more information, please see the last page of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/5311-kitronik-Arcade-gamepad-makecode-datasheet.pdf?26129\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/kitronik-arcade-uf2-bootloader\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGitHub repository\u003c\/a\u003e. Permanent damage can happen here, so don't venture in unless you've trained your dragon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Kitronik ARCADE is a feature packed handheld gamepad for use with the Microsoft Arcade editor.\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 wide viewing angle screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt has a piezo sounder for audio feedback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake use of the vibration motor for haptic feedback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt also features; 6 gamer input buttons, a menu button, a reset button and an on\/off switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is also a software volume control, a USB programming port, and 2 expansion ports for the expert level users.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ARCADE can be powered by either 3xAA batteries or via the micro USB connector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContents:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x ARCADE for MakeCode Arcade gamepad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaser cut protective case parts and fixings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 155mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth (Max): 60mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight (Max): 28.3mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRequires:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 x AA Batteries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arcade.makecode.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMicrosoft MakeCode Arcade Editor\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/usb-a-to-microb-cable-black\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSB Type-A to Micro-B USB Noodle Cable\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResources:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/5311-kitronik-Arcade-gamepad-makecode-datasheet.pdf?26129\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess countless hours of tutorials, lesson plans and more at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arcade.makecode.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMakeCode Arcade\u003c\/a\u003e website.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eElectrical characteristics:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcessor: Atmel SAMD51J19A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating Voltage (Vcc): 3xAA – Alkaline or NiMH\/NiCad (3.6-4.5V) or USB (typically 5V).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLCD screen resolution: 160 x 128.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLCD screen size: 1.77 inch (diagonal).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical Current Draw: Approx. 80mA (depending on use).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical Battery life (based on 3xAA 1500mAh batteries): Approx. 20 hours (depending on use).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kitronik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31050295378003,"sku":"KIT-5311","price":38.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/products\/MakeCode_Arcade_with_Hands.jpg?v=1572358589","url":"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/en-eu\/products\/arcade-for-makecode-arcade","provider":"Pimoroni Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}