{"title":"Shield with Input","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"game-zip-64-for-the-bbc-micro-bit","title":":GAME ZIP 64 for the BBC micro:bit","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe :GAME ZIP 64 is the ultimate retro handheld gaming platform for the micro:bit. It's got everything; a screen, programmable buttons, haptic feedback and more \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oNZv2MXJHss\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kitronik :GAME ZIP 64 is the ultimate retro gaming accessory for the BBC\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitronik.co.uk\/microbit.html\"\u003emicrobit\u003c\/a\u003e. It has been designed to be an all in one hand held gaming platform, which also includes a built in, 64 (8x8) individually addressable full colour ZIP LED, screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features on-board sound, 4 x directional buttons, 2 fire buttons, haptic feedback, and breakout points so shoulder buttons or I2C devices can be added. All of these features are fully programmable. We have also included breakout points to allow for the use of larger LED screens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of microbits features are still available when plugged in to the :GAME ZIP 64, so your games can still make use of the LED matrix, accelerometer etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower is provided via the built in 3 x AA battery cages which have been ergonomically placed to act as hand grips which makes the :GAME ZIP 64 comfortable to hold and play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have produced some example games in both\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMakeCode Blocks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/python.microbit.org\/v\/1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMicroPython\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat can be freely downloaded from the resources section below so you can begin playing games straight away. If you prefer to code your own games, it also offers the perfect platform for developing and testing micro:bit games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kitronik\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etchkshop.com\/collections\/bbc-micro-bit\/products\/mi-pro-protector-case-for-the-bbc-micro-bit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMI:pro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprotector cases can be used to create a game 'cartridge' that can be labeled and that will not only protect the microbit from damage, but also from accidental overwriting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe BBC microbit is NOT included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll in one hand-held gaming solution for the BBC micro:bit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e64 individually addressable ZIP LED display screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully programmable on-board sound, directional buttons, fire buttons, and haptic feedback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreakout pads for adding shoulder buttons or I2C devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreakout pads for driving larger LED screens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErgonomic design for comfortable game-play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etchkshop.com\/collections\/bbc-micro-bit\/products\/mi-pro-protector-case-for-the-bbc-micro-bit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMI:pro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprotector cases to create a handy game cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can also be coded to be a controller for your buggy or robotics projects.\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 :GAME ZIP 64 for the BBC microbit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequires:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 x\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAA Batteries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etchkshop.com\/collections\/bbc-micro-bit\/products\/bbc-micro-bit-starter-kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emicrobit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResources:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitronik.co.uk\/zip\/bit_pong.zip\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePong Game Download\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitronik.co.uk\/zip\/snake_game.zip\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSnake Game Download\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoding Challenges - Coming soon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Case design downloads - Coming soon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kitronik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7462940475422,"sku":"5626","price":310.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0214\/4060\/products\/5626_large-game-zip-64-microbit-console.jpg?v=1518802517"},{"product_id":"klef-piano-for-the-bbc-micro-bit","title":":Klef Piano for the BBC micro:bit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlock your inner composer with the Kitronik :KLEF Piano, a capacitive touch keyboard for micro:bit. Featuring a full octave Piano Keyboard, amplifier \u0026amp; Speaker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/waFRn0v0bpE?si=QzeuHjV7BENo731s\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompose a monophonic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etchkshop.com\/collections\/bbc-micro-bit\/products\/bbc-micro-bit-starter-kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emicrobit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emusical masterpiece with the Kitronik :KLEF Piano for the BBC micro:bit. It features 15 capacitive touch pads, with 13 arranged as a single octave and 2 up down function buttons that can allow you to shift octaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e:KLEF also features; an on-board amplifier circuit for extra 'more', an on-board speaker, and and on-board edge connector that the micro:bit slots into.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo use the Piano, the BBC micro:bit should be inserted firmly into the edge connector, either way around. If the Link Header is being used, the BBC micro:bit LED display should be facing the Piano keys. Kitronik has produced a MakeCode getting started guide which you can \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/#tutorial:https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-klef-piano\/KlefTutorial\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efollow here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower is provided via a 5V micro USB connector, and the board then produces a regulated 3.3V supply which is fed into the 3V and GND connections to power the connected BBC micro:bit, removing the need to power the BBC micro:bit separately. This also powers the capacitive touch sensor IC and audio amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe potential uses for the :KLEF Piano for the BBC micro:bit don't have to be just musical in nature. You can use the piano keys to transmit from the micro:bit attached to the board to other micro:bits over radio. And if that other microbit happened to be inserted into a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etchkshop.com\/collections\/bbc-micro-bit\/products\/move-mini-buggy-kit-excl-micro-bit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e:MOVE mini\u003c\/a\u003e... Piano remote control! You can even take control of the :MOVE minis ZIP LEDs! Of course, we 'tested' this extensively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompose music using the micro:bit!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn coding and explore music at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrite code using the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/makecode\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMakeCode\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/python.microbit.org\/v\/1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMicroPython\u003c\/a\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/codewith.mu\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMu\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eeditors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it as a control surface to trigger the sending of data via the microbits radio module.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it as a remote control for your Buggies\/Robots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 1 x :KLEF Piano for the BBC micro:bit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 100mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 110mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCB Thickness: 1.6mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Height (No micro:bit): 17.3mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Height (With micro:bit): 53.3mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequires:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etchkshop.com\/collections\/bbc-micro-bit\/products\/bbc-micro-bit-starter-kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eA BBC micro:bit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etchkshop.com\/collections\/bbc-micro-bit\/products\/1m-usb-type-a-to-micro-b-usb-noodle-cable\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eA Micro USB Cable\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eResources\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck this\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/klef-piano-for-bbc-microbit-cases\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e user guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitronik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12458538631264,"sku":"5631","price":164.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0214\/4060\/products\/5631_large-klef-piano-bbc-microbit-front.jpg?v=1537079160"},{"product_id":"arcade-for-micro-bit","title":"Arcade for micro:bit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA fully featured programmable gamepad for use with the MakeCode Arcade block editor.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KIzIiGanwcE?si=Tl15BMbEaYtfoxI-\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arcade.makecode.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMakeCode Arcade\u003c\/a\u003e 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0214\/4060\/files\/56116_press-kitronik-arcade-bbc-micro-bit-makecode-8-block-full-features.jpg?v=1715756795\" alt=\"\"\u003e\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/56116-kitronik-micro-bit-shield-makecode-arcade-datasheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cimg style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/pdf_icon_8e42f9e6-ae48-4250-9bd9-3a2c59c1eccb.gif?v=1600101273\" alt=\"pdf_icon.gif\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \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. \u003cstrong\u003eThe battery holders also act as an ergonomic grip that makes it comfortable to use.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003ch4\u003eNote:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Kitronik ARCADE for micro:bit is NOT supplied with a BBC micro:bit, they are available separately \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etchkshop.com\/collections\/bbc-micro-bit\/products\/bbc-micro-bit-v-2-starter-kit\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/collections\/microbit-and-accessories\/products\/56100-bbc-micro-bit-v2-board-only\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/collections\/microbit-and-accessories\/products\/56100-bbc-micro-bit-v2-board-only\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis board only works with the latest V2 version of the BBC micro:bit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: -webkit-center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/56116_description-kitronik-arcade-bbc-micro-bit-makecode-callout_7ca9cae0-5201-429c-b04b-69fc830758f8.jpg?v=1713954681\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Kitronik ARCADE for micro:bit is a feature-packed handheld gamepad for use with \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etchkshop.com\/collections\/bbc-micro-bit\/products\/bbc-micro-bit-v-2-starter-kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBBC micro:bit V2\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/arcade.makecode.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMicrosoft Arcade editor\u003c\/a\u003e.\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, please order separately).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContents:\u003c\/h3\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\u003ch3\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/h3\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\u003ch3\u003eVideo:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube-video-container\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube-frame\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" data-embed=\"KIzIiGanwcE\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRequires:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.ukhttps:\/\/www.etchkshop.com\/collections\/bbc-micro-bit\/products\/bbc-micro-bit-v-2-starter-kitcollections\/microbit-and-accessories\/products\/56100-bbc-micro-bit-v2-board-only\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBBC micro:bit V2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 x AA Batteries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/arcade.makecode.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMicrosoft MakeCode Arcade Editor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arcade.makecode.com\/\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etchkshop.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/1_700x_f6448f3e-05fa-4d61-ae32-1af7fe05bc96_large.jpg?v=1632295491\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSB Type-A to Micro-B USB Noodle Cable\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResources:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/56116-kitronik-micro-bit-shield-makecode-arcade-datasheet.pdf\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/56116-kitronik-micro-bit-shield-makecode-arcade-datasheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cimg style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/pdf_icon_8e42f9e6-ae48-4250-9bd9-3a2c59c1eccb.gif?v=1600101273\" alt=\"pdf_icon.gif\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arcade.makecode.com\/hour-of-code\/educators-2021\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/arcade.makecode.com\/hour-of-code\/educators-2021\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHour of code Educators Guide \u0026amp; Teacher Resources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess countless hours of tutorials, lesson plans and more at the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/arcade.makecode.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMakeCode Arcade\u003c\/a\u003e website.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kitronik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45083299512577,"sku":"56116","price":238.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0214\/4060\/files\/56116_lifestyle-kitronik-arcade-bbc-micro-bit-makecode-shield.png?v=1715756351"},{"product_id":"kitronik-game-controller-for-micro-bit","title":"Kitronik :GAME Controller for micro:bit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kitronik :GAME Controller for the BBC micro:bit is a retro gaming accessory for the BBC\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etchkshop.com\/collections\/bbc-micro-bit\/products\/bbc-micro-bit-v-2-starter-kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emicrobit\u003c\/a\u003e. It is a programmable gamepad-style controller enabling a better gaming experience on the micro:bit itself, or the ability to control other devices over micro:bit radio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eraedNuFyaY?si=PxJLAEZdBvOc6sIR\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe :GAME Controller is similar in design and features to the the :GAME ZIP 64, only without the ZIP LED screen. This offers great value if the micro:bits own LED matrix is sufficient for the game or when it will be used to control other devices such as robots and buggies. It will also be much lighter on power consumption than its larger\/older sibling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features on-board sound, 4 x directional buttons, 2 fire buttons, haptic feedback, and breakout points so shoulder buttons can be added. All of these features are fully programmable. The board is powered by two AA batteries, which also power the attached micro:bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe micro:bit connects to the board via the Edge Connector on the :GAME Controller. The micro:bit should be inserted firmly into the edge connector, ensuring that the micro:bit LED display is facing in the same direction as the front of the :GAME Controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNote:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe BBC microbit is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eincluded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare should be taken when using the external breakouts for pins 19 and 20 as GPIOs, as this can cause issues with the I2C devices on the micro:bit itself (e.g. compass and accelerometer).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA hand-held gaming solution for the BBC micro:bit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully programmable on-board sound, directional buttons, fire buttons, and haptic feedback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreakout pads for adding shoulder buttons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErgonomic design for comfortable game-play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can also be coded to be a controller for your buggy or robotics projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe have created custom code blocks for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMakeCode Editor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat are available as an Extension to the editor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe board features an on\/off switch to power the board on\/off or to act as a reset if the :GAME Controller is in an enclosure where the micro:bits own reset switch cannot be accessed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContents:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x :GAME Controller for the BBC microbit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 155mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 60mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenter Width: 30.5mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRequires:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAA Batteries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"BBC micro:bit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etchkshop.com\/collections\/bbc-micro-bit\/products\/bbc-micro-bit-v-2-starter-kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBBC micro:bit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType-A to Micro-B USB Cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/\" title=\"MakeCode Editor\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMakeCode Editor.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Kitronik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45853390340353,"sku":"5644","price":131.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0214\/4060\/files\/5644_additional-game-controller-microbit-games-robots-front_700x_2c0f784a-dbf8-4e6b-b91b-62ea3fe7e349.jpg?v=1734062504"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.etchkshop.com\/collections\/shield-with-input\/shield.oembed","provider":"ETC Educational Technology Connection (HK) Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}