CircuitMess BIT - DIY Gaming Console

CircuitMess BIT - DIY Gaming Console

HOLIDAY AVAILABILITY NOTICE: Due to supply chain issues, it will NOT be possible for this item to arrive between now and December 25th, 2024. 

• Ages: 7+
• Number of Students: 1-2
• Build Time: 1 hour

Introducing CircuitMess BIT, a DIY game console that will help you enter the exciting world of robotics and programming. An easy-to-assemble kit with no soldering required.

BIT will teach you about different electronic components, the basics of programming, and how to make your own video games.

What's inside the box:

• Acrylic casings
• Circuit board
• Battery holder
• Bolts
• Spacers
• Cross screwdriver
• Plastic caps for pushbuttons
• Three AA batteries
• Battery holder
• USB-C cable

You’ll learn about:

• Electronics and different electronic components
• Pixel Art and video game creation
• Programming

How does it work?

• Assemble your game console
• Insert batteries
• Play retro games
• Code new games

With a detailed build guide, assembling the kit will be easy peasy. This DIY console comes preloaded with 3 retro games inspired by cult classics - Blocks, Bonk, and Snake. Not just that, but 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. An easy-to-assemble kit with no soldering required.

Pre-installed games

• Blocks: a reimagining of Tetris - a classic puzzle video game
• Bonk: an homage to Pong - one of the first commercially successful video games
• Snake: probably the most recognizable game from the early mobile phone era 

 Sparkly, BIT, and Wacky Robots are sold separately.

⚠WARNING: 

CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.