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Full machine-readable index: https://core-electronics.com.au/llms.txt # KittenBot Meowbit - Codable Console for MakeCode Arcade **Type:** Product page · **SKU:** ADA4324 · **Brand:** [Adafruit](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/adafruit-australia) **Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/kittenbot-meowbit-codable-console-for-makecode-arcade.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/kittenbot-meowbit-codable-console-for-makecode-arcade.html.md)) From the creative and cat-lovin' engineers at KittenBot comes the Meowbit - a handheld retro gaming computer for coding your own games with MakeCode Arcade and MicroPython... ## Pricing - **Price:** $114.95 (inc GST) — $104.50 AUD, exc GST - **Quantity discounts:** 10+ $101.36 (exc GST) · 50+ $99.27 (exc GST) ## Availability & dispatch - Out of stock — the product page offers email notification when it returns. ## How to buy - **Build a cart:** compose `https://core-electronics.com.au/cart/link?items=ADA4324:1` (comma-separated SKU:qty pairs) and share the link. 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Share the cart link; checkout takes it from there. - **Search the catalogue:** `https://core-electronics.com.au/search/{query}.md` (URL-encode the query; pages 2-3 at `search/{query}/{page}.md`; `search.md?q=` also works) - **Payment methods, purchase orders, policies and contact details:** https://core-electronics.com.au/llms.txt ## Description From the creative and cat-lovin' engineers at KittenBot comes the **Meowbit** - a handheld retro gaming computer for coding your own games with [MakeCode Arcade](https://makecode.microbit.org/) and MicroPython. This design is really fun, with a GameBoy-like shape that can plug into micro:bit expansion boards. The built in display is a 160x128 color 1.8" TFT screen with the familiar ST7735 chipset over SPI. You also get 8 buttons (4-way D-Pad, A and B, menu and reset) to make games or interface with, and there's also a built-in speaker and SD card. For inputs there's a bunch of sensors including a light sensor, temperature sensor and even a 6-DoF gyro+accelerometer. The micro:bit-familiar edge connector opens up access to many micro:bit expansion boards, but please note that the Meowbit isn't a micro:bit, it uses a different chipset (STM32) and does not have wireless or bluetooth. However, it is a great portable game platform for both Arcade and [MicroPython](https://learning.kidzcancode.com/course/micropython-on-the-kittenbot-meowbit-i/) (and you could probably get it working with Arduino or other C platforms, pretty easily!) **Check out these cool features:** - STM32F401 Cortex M4 CPU with native USB support - USB program download port / charging port with USB drag-n-drop bootloader (UF2) - Li-Poly charging circuitry and charging indicator LED. **Lipoly battery not included, please pick one up separately.** - 160 x 128 TFT color screen - 4 x Direction buttons, A + B Buttons, menu/boot mode button, reset button - Light sensor - Temperature sensor - MPU6050 gyroscope - On-off power switch - 2 x Programmable LEDs - Buzzer - SD card slot - Headphone "JACDAC" Multiplayer Connector (**this is not a headphone audio port!**) - 2 MB SPI-flash (default download unicode character table) - Edge connectors compatible with micro:bit - Silicone cover **Note:** Adafruit have Meowbit in blue and orange, but the selection is random per order. Adafruit can't change which one you get! ## Technical Details - MCU: STMicro STM32F401RET6 Arm Cortex M4 micro-controller - Storage: - 2MB SPI flash to store Unicode character table (default) - SD card slot to store programs or extend wireless modules - Display: 160 x 128 full-color TFT LCD - Sensors: Light sensor, temperature sensor, MP6050 gyroscope - Expansion: 40-pin BBC micro:bit “gold edge finger” connector - Charging/work LED, 2x user LED, power switch, reset button, DFU mode button, 4x direction buttons, A/B buttons, buzzer, multiplayer connector (15) - Power Supply: 5V via USB, or 3.7~4.2V via a Lithium battery pack; output current: 500mA (max); operating voltage: 3.3V - [Adafruit recommend this Li-Po battery](https://core-electronics.com.au/polymer-lithium-ion-battery-400mah-38456.html) - Dimensions: 52 x 76 x 12 mm ## Included Items - KittenBot Meowbit - Micro USB Cable (Charges a connected 3.7V Lipo) ## Images - [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/4/3/4324-02.jpg)