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ManualsBrandsKitronik ManualsElectronic ExperimentationARCADE Programmable Gamepad for MakeCode Arcade

Programming from MakeCode Arcade:

Connect the ARCADE via the micro USB port to a

computer. If the board was already running then press

the reset button. The display of the ARCADE will now

show the download screen, and a removable drive

(labelled KIT-ARCD) will appear. Pressing the Download

button in MakeCode Arcade will produce a .UF2 file,

which needs to be saved onto the removable drive. For

more details see later in this datasheet.

ARCADE for MakeCode Arcade

www.kitronik.co.uk/5311

Board Layout:

On/Off Switch

Debug port

Introduction: The ARCADE is a programmable gamepad for use with MakeCode

Arcade. It features a full colour LCD screen, a piezo buzzer for audio feedback, a

vibration motor for haptic feedback, 6 input buttons, a menu button and a reset

button. The ARCADE is supplied complete in a transparent protective case, which

allows the electronics to be seen.

The ARCADE is powered by either 3xAA batteries or via the micro USB connector.

The battery holders are located on the rear of the PCB. Insert the batteries with the

negative side onto the spring connection of the battery holder. The ARCADE

produces a regulated supply for the on-board processor.

The ARCADE is designed for MakeCode Arcade (https://arcade.makecode.com/)

Button A

LCD Display

Button B

Piezo Buzzer

Vibration Motor

Joypad Up

Joypad Right

Joypad Left

Joypad Down

Rear: 3 x AA Battery Holders

Power LED

Menu Button

Reset Button

micro USB port

Expansion Port

1 & 2

Examples: For some starter games and ideas for what

else you could do, go to: www.kitronik.co.uk/arcade

Summary of content (4 pages)

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ARCADE for MakeCode Arcade www.kitronik.co.uk/5311 Introduction: The ARCADE is a programmable gamepad for use with MakeCode Arcade. It features a full colour LCD screen, a piezo buzzer for audio feedback, a vibration motor for haptic feedback, 6 input buttons, a menu button and a reset button. The ARCADE is supplied complete in a transparent protective case, which allows the electronics to be seen. The ARCADE is powered by either 3xAA batteries or via the micro USB connector.
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ARCADE for MakeCode Arcade www.kitronik.co.uk/5311 Programming the ARCADE from Microsoft MakeCode Arcade Blocks Editor The ARCADE is programmed using the Microsoft MakeCode Arcade Editor. To use MakeCode Arcade navigate to https://arcade.makecode.com in a web browser (such as Edge, Chrome, or Safari). There are numerous sample games and tutorials on the MakeCode website. To open them click on the various tiles.
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ARCADE for MakeCode Arcade www.kitronik.co.uk/5311 Microsoft MakeCode Arcade Blocks Editor Code This program was created in the Microsoft MakeCode Arcade Blocks Editor (https://arcade.makecode.com). The game shows Kit – The Kitornik Robot as the player. The aim is to move around the screen collecting batteries, with every battery gaining points. On Start block: First, the background colour is set. Then a player and a food icon are created to display on screen.
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ARCADE for MakeCode Arcade www.kitronik.co.uk/5311 Electrical Information Processor Atmel SAMD51J19A Operating Voltage (Vcc) 3xAA – Alkaline or NiMH/NiCad (3.6-4.5V) or USB (typically 5V) LCD screen resolution 160 x 128 LCD screen size 1.77 inch (diagonal) Typical Current Draw Approx. 80mA (depending on use) Typical Battery life (based on 3xAA 1500mAh batteries) Approx.