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Arduboy FX

by Seeed Studio

A miniature game system the size of a credit card packed with over 200 unique games created by members of the Arduboy Community.

Arduboy FX is open source so you can learn to code and create your own games, just like the original!

Boot up the Arduboy FX and you are greeted with a menu that lets you choose a game to load. Games are sorted in categories and ranked by popularity. Action, Arcade, Platformer, Puzzle, Tabletop, Racing, RPG, Shooter, Sports, Music, Apps and Tools your new Arduboy FX comes fully loaded with enough content to keep you entertained for days on end. Try over 200 awesome open-source 8-bit games!

    OPEN SOURCE GAMING!

    Anyone can make games for the Arduboy! Free online tutorials guide you through a step by step process on how to develop your own software! There are already plenty of examples to learn from. Ever wanted to create a level or map for your favorite game, or make your favorite character jump higher? Now is your chance!

    Learn to code with lots of tutorials and an active community of developers. Arduboy is an game development system based on the popular open source Arduino platform. Because you can learn to make your own games, Arduboy is a game system the size of your imagination!

    SUPER RETRO!

    Designed to remind you of a more simple time in the world of gaming, the Arduboy brings true 8-bit gaming into the 21st century with style. The black and white screen invites you to involve your imagination once again while gaming.

    DURABLE CONSTRUCTION!

    A polycarbonate front, ultra thin circuit board, and stamped aluminum metal back is the ultimate combination. A rechargeable lithium polymer battery provides over 8 hours of battery life, and the same cable you use to charge can be used to upload new games! At only 5mm thick, Arduboy can live in your pocket (or even wallet) and is thinner than nearly any mobile phone!

    Specifications

    • Processor: ATmega32u4 (same as Arduino Leonardo & Micro)
    • Memory: 32KB Flash, 2.5KB RAM, 1KB EEPROM
    • Inputs: 6 Momentary Tactile Buttons
    • Outputs: 128×64 1Bit OLED, 4 Ch. Piezo Speaker & Blinky LED
    • Battery: 180 mAh Thin-Film Lithium Polymer
    • Connectivity: Micro-USB 2.0 w/ built in HID profile
    • Programming: Arduino IDE, Arduboy Game Loader, GCC & AVRDude

    Getting Started

    Using the Arduboy for the first time is easy! All you need is a PC with an internet connection and a Micro-USB Cable! Follow these steps below to get started with your Arduboy!

    1. Install Arduino & Libraries
      C++ development platform for programming microcontrollers.
    2. Download Games
      Browse the community to find new games.
    3. Upload to Arduboy
      Use Arduino or try Arduboy Manager to upload new games.

    100+ More Games Online!

    Every game published on Arduboy Arcade is free, open-source and available to be edited. There are now approximately 100+ games, tutorials and other fun codes online on the community site, and many more are added every week by the Arduboy community.

    Arduboy Games

    Community Guides

    Whether you are a beginner just getting started or a seasoned developing professional, the Guides section has something for everyone! Tutorials to learn the basics or advanced walkthroughs of more complex topics can be found in the community.

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