Nibble: Educational DIY Game Console for Ages 9+

Nibble is an educational tool disguised in the shape of a retro game console. It's a new and improved version of MAKERbuino that makes learning about electronics and programming fun! With a build guide, assembling the kit will be easy peasy. This DIY console comes preloaded with 4 retro games inspired by cult classics — Bonk, Invaderz, Snake, and SpaceRocks. Not just that, you can even code your own games in CircuitBlocks code editor. It's similar to Scratch or Code.org, making it easy for beginners to get into embedded programming. Nibble’s software is fully open-source and available for you to download. Nibble’s hardware schematics, along with the bill of materials, are also open-source and available online.

How It Works

1. Assemble your game console with the build guide
2. Insert batteries
3. Play retro games
4. Code new games

Pre-Loaded Games

• Bonk: A homage to Pong – one of the first commercially-successful video games
• Invaderz: A classic space shooter
• Snake: Probably the most recognizable game from the early mobile phone era
• SpaceRocks: Shoot asteroids & earn points

Specs

• Materials: plastic, electronic components, copper circuit board, AAA alkaline batteries, LCD display
• Dimensions: 1.4"H x 7.5"L x 11.4"W
• Procesor: 32-bit, 160MHz
• Storage: 4MB
• RAM: 80KB
• Display: 1.4″ 128×128 Full color TFT
• Connectivity: WiFi
• Build time: 2 hours
• Programming: C++ (Arduino), CircuitBlocks, Python
• Open-source
• No prior knowledge required
• Manufacturer's 1-year warranty

Includes

1. Main circuit board
2. Acrylic casing
3. Metal soldering iron stand
4. Sponge
5. USB soldering iron
6. Solder wire
7. Cross screwdriver
8. 2A USB power supply for the soldering iron
9. AAA alkaline batteries
10. LCD display
11. MicroUSB cable
12. USB soldering iron's power cord
13. Bag with small components
14. Battery holder
15. Build guide

• Ships to US
• Expected Delivery: Jun 12 - Jun 18
• Expected International Delivery: Jun 12 - Jun 18