CircuitMess ByteBoi
- Grades: 6+
- Number of Students: 1-2
- Number of Lessons: 1 build
- Contact Hours: 1
- Additional Resources: Product Brochure, Creator's Booklet, Build Guides/Lessons
PLEASE NOTE: This product requires a soldering kit to assemble. Soldering kit sold separately. Please see the CircuitMess Took Pack here.
Highlights:
Build & Code Your Own Retro Game Console
With ByteBoi, you'll learn how to assemble your own gaming device, how video game consoles work, how to code your own video game, how to simulate physics in a video game, and more.
Retro Fashion is the Best Fashion
Winning a game is a journey. Enjoy the ride with this retro game console! Explore the fun of pre-loaded mini-games, puzzles, and adventures.
Creativity is Contagious; Pass it On!
Don't be afraid to get creative. ByteBoi allows you to make your own games! Simulate physics, bring your animations to life and share your creations with other gamers.
Interface with Wheelson!
Use ByteBoi to navigate Wheelson, one of Circuitmess' other DIY kits. Please see Wheelson here.
Easy-to-Follow Instructions
- Anatomy Guide: Lean about parts that make ByteBoi work
- Build Guide: Step-by-step guide with 100+ photos
- Usage Guide: Tips & tricks on how to use ByteBoi
- Coding Guide: Beginner-friendly with detailed instructions
Curriculum or Lesson Topics:
Build ByteBoi and Learn STEM Skills
Hardware Skills:
- Soldering
- Microcomputers and microprocessors
- Electronic components and their functions
Coding Skills:
- How to animate characters and simulate physics in a video game
- How to code your own games
- How to interface your ByteBoi with CircuitMess Wheelson
What’s Included:
- Main circuit board
- Acrylic casing
- USB-C cable
- Li-Po battery
- Pushbuttons
- Button caps
- Screws, bolts and spacers
- Speaker
- On-off switch
PLEASE NOTE: This product requires a soldering kit to assemble. Soldering kit sold separately. Please see the CircuitMess Took Pack here.
Additional Information and Resources:
Special Notes and Considerations:
⚠WARNING:
CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
PLEASE NOTE: This product requires a soldering kit to assemble. Soldering kit sold separately. Please see the CircuitMess Took Pack here.
PLEASE NOTE: This product is intended for users age 11+. Make sure to have an adult present to help with the assembly process. It's okay to ask for help!