:GAME Controller for micro:bit (Kitronik 5644)

There’s no other way to say it than “Once upon a time…“… Older people may remember the thrill of experiencing new portable electronic games. These games had simple LCD displays but they were a lot of fun. It’s true that an old joke immediately comes to mind: Is this a meeting of the nostalgia club? Yes, but it’s not what it used to be… but it’s not about coloring old memories. Such simple electronic games really give a lot of fun, especially if you create them yourself.

And that’s why this controller was created. :GAME solves the interface issues, you just have to add micro:bit to it and you can start. The display on the micro:bit is very simple, but whoever played snake on Nokia won’t complain, surely? And the entire micro:bit’s background focused on ease of programming means that it can be a gateway to the world of programming and electronics.

The combination of seeing immediate programming results and interacting with the physical world (button control, sounds, position response, etc.) significantly increases the level of engagement in the learning process. And that results in much better results.

Links:

• Full documentation on Kitronik page

Set includes:

• :GAME controller board
• micro:bit module must be purchased separately.