Kittenbot Meowbit Card-Sized Retro Computer Video Game Console Codable Console for Microsoft Makecode Arcade and Python Compatible with Micro:bit Expansion Board for Build Robot-Orange
$49.59
Price: $49.59
(as of Nov 03, 2024 07:46:49 UTC – Details)
Description
Meowbit is a card-sized graphical retro game computer with allows you coding with Makecode arcade and Python.
In other words, it can use combines game programming with hardware devices.
Meowbit is a card-sized graphical programming video game console designed for teenagers. It contains 1.8′ full-color screen,
6 x programmable buttons ,1 x buzzer, built-in light sensor, temperature sensor, SD card slot (For external storage), multiplayer connector
and edge connector. Especially the edge connector could access most micro:bit expansion boards. We recommend using Robot:bit for
Mewobit, it can help you create a robot quickly.
Parameters
MCU: STM32F401RET6, 32-bit ARM Cortex M4 core
Operating voltage: 3.3V
Supply voltage:USB(5V), Lithium battery pack(3.7~4.2V)
Output current: 500mA(max)
Dimensions: 52x76x12(mm)
MacOS, Windows7 and above
Available System
Windows 7 and above
macOS
Part List
Note: Battery not include
1. Meowbit x 1
2. Silicone Sleeve for Meowbit x 1
3. USB power cable x1
4. Meowbit special lithium battery x1
Come with meowbit lithium battery, easily use for portable project
160 x 128 full-color TFT LCD provides a more vivid interactive interface; Easy to use graphical programming, learning while playing experience through game programming
Cross-cutting functions including hardware and software;Abundant hardware resources made infinite possibility possible
Support multi-platform including Makecode arcade, Kittenblock, scratch3.0, MicroPython; support multi-language
Support diagraming, showing the data changing of the sensors more intuitive
3 reviews for Kittenbot Meowbit Card-Sized Retro Computer Video Game Console Codable Console for Microsoft Makecode Arcade and Python Compatible with Micro:bit Expansion Board for Build Robot-Orange
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Jeffrey Gordon –
Great way to teach coding; comes with a battery
I teach programming to kids and teens. One of my students, a 5th-grader, brought this to my attention, and we had such a good time playing with the online simulator, we both got the boards. I’m so happy we did!The menus are in Chinese. You just need to get the bootloader at the Kittenbot website: cdn.kittenbot.cnThis comes with a little battery and plastic box. Most other listings for this product on Amazon omit the battery, but cost about the same. You can stick the battery into a little rubber compartment on the back of the meowbit. It’s all very polished for $40.You program them using the arcade.makecode.com website. That allows you to choose between block-based JavaScript, regular JavaScript, or Python. The interface is similar to Scratch (both are based on Blockly, a block-based coding framework). The blocks are well-organized and allow for a huge amount of flexibility. There are also extension blocks which add deeper functionality. There’s a system for creating pixel art, or you can choose from an excellent gallery.This seems designed for students who’ve worked previously with Micro:Bit, which is another excellent microcontroller framework for learners that uses the same platform and board profile. That means you can use Microbit breakout boards with the Meowbit, which adds a lot of flexibility, making it a potential (cheap) replacement for Arduino in projects that also require a visual display and button controls.The tutorial projects seem great, and there are many. I made some basic game forms on it (Chase-It, Catcher, Flappy Bird) and found that I was able to build them in conventional ways that would translate well to other languages. I also found that the unit runs responsively.The screen comes with a plastic covering. It has a little piece of tape in the corner, so it’s intended to be removed. That’s fine, but I would probably recommend putting a plastic screen cover to prevent scratching or breaking the screen when I gave it to a child. The rubber casing seems durable enough to protect the board itself.I consider the Micro:Bit to be the best platform for introducing kids to physical computing and robotics. These projects, however, tends to rely on simple programming structures (take input from sensor; scale and send that to the output). This provides an excellent way to explore deeper programming concepts, with a more console-like, game-based approach.
aggiefox –
Didnât work
I was very sad. My son was signed up for a code ninja online camp and they suggested we get this device. I ordered it in June, got it in July and the camp was in August. It sat on my counter until the camp, we tried to use it and it wouldnât work!!! The return window has closed. Being proactive didnât work for me here. Disappointing!
Nikitas O. –
Great little product for teaching my girls.
They enjoyed taking their efforts off their Chromebook and onto this little microcontroller product. Good build, works as expected.