Newbit Arcade Shield

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With the improved capabiliies of Micro:bit V2, it is now possible for Micro:bit V2 to run MakeCode Arcade games. To support this feature, KittenBot has developed the Newbit Arcade Shield to provide a screen and input buttons so that Micro:bit V2 can be used for game programming. The shield can also act as a remote controller as well.

Product Specifications

Dimensions: 115 x 65 x 17.5 mm Weight: 35g Power: Micro USB(5V)/Lithium Battery Pack(3.7V) Onboard Resources: 160*128 TFT Screen, Directional Buttons *4, AB Buttons, 3Pin 金手指, Micro USB供電/充電接口, JacDac接口, 電源指示燈

Product Details

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Programming Tutorial

Open a New Project

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Open the “About” Menu

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Click “Experiments”

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Enable”Experimental Hardware”

This setting only needs to be enabled once, it will remain turned on afterwards

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Open the Hardware Menu

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Select “N3”

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Download the hex file to Micro:bit

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Turn on the Power

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