Mactrast Deals: CircuitMess Gaming Bundle: DIY Game Console & Virtual Pet

Mini–games have never been so fun! Get ready to learn about game graphics in a fun, hands-on way. This bundle includes ByteBoi, 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’ll also get CircuitPet, a DIY virtual pet similar to Tamagotchi. You can play with it, take care of it, love it, and help it grow! Unlike other pets, you can take a break from CircuitPet.

ByteBoi: DIY Advanced Game Console What Can ByteBoi Do

• Explore the fun of pre-loaded mini-games, puzzles & adventures
• Simulate physics, bring your animations to life & share your creations with other gamers
• Enjoy the dance while chasing your (or someone else’s) Wheelson around

Hardware Skills

• Soldering
• Microcomputers & microprocessors
• Electronic components & their functions

Coding Skills

• Animate characters & simulate physics in a video game
• Code your own games
• Interface your ByteBoi with CircuitMess Wheelson

CircuitPet: Handheld Virtual Pet

What Can CircuitPet Do

• Similar to Tamagotchi; build & code your own handheld virtual pet
• Always on; you can take a break but don’t forget to check in every once in a while
• Collect XP, keep your pet happy & level up your character with 6 pre-loaded mini-games

Hardware Skills

• Soldering & hardware assembly
• RTC (real-time clocks)
• Microcomputers and other electronic components
• TFT LCD displays

Coding Skills

• Coding in C++ & CircuitBlocks
• Low power & always-on technology
• Embedded programming
• Video game mechanics

Specs

• ByteBoi
  • Color: red
  • Materials: plastics, electronic components, electronic circuit boards, metal nuts, bolts, spacers
  • Dimensions: 3.6″H x 19″L x 29″W
  • DIY 8-bit game console
• CircuitPet
  • Color: Yellow
  • Materials: plastics, electronic components, magnetic speaker, electronic circuit boards, metal nuts, bolts, spacers
  • Dimensions: 8.3″H x 5.9″L x 2″W
  • Weight: 10.58oz
  • Difficulty: intermediate
  • Pre-loaded games: 6
  • Build time: 3hrs (approx)
• Made in EU

Includes

• Byteboi game console Kit
• CircuitPet Virtual Pet Kit
• Quick–Start Instruction Booklet

• Ships to Contiguous US
• Expected Delivery: Feb 5 – Feb 19