CircuitMess Nibble - DIY Game Console

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 four 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’s schematics and the bill of materials are also open-source and available online.

How does it work? - Assemble your game console - Insert batteries - Play retro games - 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

Suitable for ages 9 and up

Specs

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

Open-source

No prior knowledge required

Includes

Main circuit board

Acrylic casing

Metal soldering iron stand

Sponge

USB soldering iron

Solder wire

Cross screwdriver

2A USB power supply for the soldering iron

AAA alkaline batteries

LCD display

MicroUSB cable

USB soldering iron's power cord

Bag with small components

Battery holder

Shipping - Ships Internationally