Description
Arduboy is a miniture game development system the size of a credit card based on the popular open source Arduino platform. Learn to program/code with lots of tutorials and an active community of developers, develop and share your own games using Arduino software via the USB-Cable. Use your PC/Mac/Linux machine to download over 200 unique games created by members of the Arduboy Community.
Features
- Processor: ATmega32u4 (same as Arduino Leonardo & Micro)
- Memory: 32 KB Flash, 2.5 KB RAM, 1 KB EEPROM
- Inputs: 6 Momentary Tactile Buttons
- Outputs: 128 x 64 1-bit OLED, 4 Ch. Piezo Speaker & Blinky LED
- Battery: 180 mAh Thin-Film Lithium Polymer
- Connectivity: Micro-USB 2.0 with built-in HID profile
- Programming: Arduino IDE, Arduboy Game Loader, GCC & AVRDude
Open source gaming
Anyone can make games for the Arduboy! Free online tutorials guide you through a step by step process on how to develop your own software! There are already plenty of examples to learn from. Ever wanted to create a level or map for your favorite game, or make your favorite character jump higher? Now is your chance!
Super retro
Designed to remind you of a more simple time in the world of gaming, the Arduboy brings true 8-bit gaming into the 21st century with style. The black and white screen invites you to involve your imagination once again while gaming.
Durable construction
A polycarbonate front, ultra thin circuit board, and stamped aluminum metal back is the ultimate combination. A rechargeable lithium polymer battery provides over 8 hours of battery life, and the same cable you use to charge can be used to upload new games! At only 5 mm thick, Arduboy can live in your pocket (or even wallet) and is thinner than nearly any mobile phone!
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