# Adafruit PyGamer Starter Kit

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** ADA4277 · **Brand:** [Adafruit](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/adafruit-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/adafruit-pygamer-starter-kit.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/adafruit-pygamer-starter-kit.html.md))

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## Description

**Please note: you may get a royal blue *or* purple case with your starter kit (they're both lovely colors)**

What fits in your pocket, is fully Open Source, and can run CircuitPython, MakeCode Arcade or Arduino games you write yourself? That's right, it's the **Adafruit PyGamer!** We wanted to make an entry-level gaming handheld for DIY gaming, and maybe a little retro-emulation. It's not the fastest and best of everything, but it is an all-in-one dev board with a lot of possibilities!

Here's a pack of parts for all the parts you need to get started, even a lovely storage case. Now you've got no excuse for not digging in. Makes for a great workshop pack, hackerspace kit, or gift.

The PyGamer is powered by Adafruit's favorite chip, the ATSAMD51, with 512KB of flash and 192KB of RAM. Adafruit add 8 MB of QSPI flash for file storage, handy for images, fonts, sounds, or game assets.

On the front you get a 1.8" 160x128 color TFT display with dimmable backlight - Adafruit have fast DMA support for drawing so updates are incredibly fast. A dual-potentiometer analog stick gives you great control, with easy diagonal movement - or really any direction you like. There are also 4 square-top buttons, [which fit the square top button caps](https://core-electronics.com.au/plastic-button-caps-for-square-top-10-pack-8mm-diameter.html). The buttons are arranged to mimic a gaming handheld, with 2 menu-select buttons and 2 fire-action buttons. There are also 5 NeoPixel LEDs to dazzle or track activity.

On the back Adafruit have a full Feather-compatible header socket set, so you can plug in any FeatherWing to expand the capabilities of the PyGamer. There are also 3 STEMMA connectors - two 3-pin with ADC/PWM capability and one 4-pin that connects to I2C - you can use this for Grove sensors as well.

For built in sensors, there's a light sensor that points out the front, and a 3-axis accelerometer that can detect taps and free-fall. To make bleeps and bloops, plug in any set of stereo headphones. [For projects where you need more volume, you can plug in the 8 ohm speakers](https://core-electronics.com.au/mini-oval-speaker-with-short-wires-8-ohm-1-watt.html). The PyGamer will auto-switch to headphones when they're plugged in, otherwise play through the speaker.

[You can power the PyGamer from any of Adafruit's LiPoly batteries](https://core-electronics.com.au/#), [but Adafruit like this 350mAh one](https://core-electronics.com.au/lithium-ion-polymer-battery-with-short-cable-3-7v-350mah.html) which will fit into the acrylic case. An on-off switch will save battery power when not in use. Or power from the Micro USB port - it will also charge up the battery if one is attached.

**Kit Includes:**

- [Adafruit PyGamer PCB](https://core-electronics.com.au/adafruit-pygamer-for-makecode-arcade-circuitpython-or-arduino.html)
- [Adafruit PyGamer Acrylic Enclosure Kit](https://core-electronics.com.au/adafruit-pygamer-acrylic-enclosure-kit.html)
- [Mini Oval Speaker with Short Wires - 8 Ohm 1 Watt](https://core-electronics.com.au/mini-oval-speaker-with-short-wires-8-ohm-1-watt.html)
- [Lithium Ion Polymer Battery with Short Cable - 3.7V 350mAh](https://core-electronics.com.au/lithium-ion-polymer-battery-with-short-cable-3-7v-350mah.html)
- [Plastic Button Caps for Square Top (10-pack) - 8mm Diameter](https://core-electronics.com.au/plastic-button-caps-for-square-top-10-pack-8mm-diameter.html)
- [Maker-Friendly Zipper Case (May be purple or royal blue)](https://core-electronics.com.au/maker-friendly-zipper-case-purple.html)

**No soldering required!** Assembly takes an hour or so.

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/4/2/4277-08.jpg)