Mactrast Deals: ByteBoi: DIY Advanced Game Console

If you loved CircuitMess’ first product MAKERbuino, you’ll definitely love ByteBoi. It’s an improved and reimagined version of the beloved 8-bit educational gaming device. ByteBoi is an open-source retro game console that you can assemble and code yourself. It can be coded in Make Code Arcade – an awesome online coding interface with a bunch of examples and tutorials. You can even use your ByteBoi for remote controlling your Wheelson because of the built-in Wi-Fi chipset. Build your own game console while learning about electronics, coding, game graphics, game engines, character animation, and more with ByteBoi.

Successfully funded on Kickstarter!

What You’ll Learn

• Assemble your own gaming device
• Learn how video game consoles work
• Code your own video game
• Animate characters & simulate physics in a video game
• Interface your ByteBoi with your Wheelson

What You Can Do With It

• Play pre-made games on your ByteBoi
• Make your own video game & brag about it in front of your friends
• Connect your ByteBoi to the internet
• Share your creations with a community of game makers
• Byte the road, Jack

Specs

• Color: red
• Materials: plastics, electronic components, electronic circuit boards, metal nuts, bolts, spacers
• Dimensions: 3.6″H x 19″L x 29″W
• DIY game console
• Focus topics/skills
  • Electronics
  • Game consoles
  • Coding
  • Character animation
  • Interfacing
  • Game graphics
  • Game engines
• Manufacturer’s 1-year warranty

Standard Kit: What’s Included

• Full-color TFT display
• Main circuit board
• Li-Po battery
• Acrylic casing
• A bag of other small components
• An instruction booklet

You’ll need tools for assembly (NOT included).

• Ships Internationally
• Expected Delivery: Jan 31 – Feb 7
• Expected International Delivery: Feb 5 – Feb 13