Kitronik
Kitronik ZIP96 Retro Gamer for Raspberry Pi Pico
The Kitronik ZIP96 is a fully programmable retro-styled handheld gaming platform for the Raspberry Pi Pico. It features a 96 addressable colour LED display (...
The Kitronik ZIP96 is a fully programmable retro-styled handheld gaming platform for the Raspberry Pi Pico. It features a 96 addressable colour LED display (12×8 grid), a buzzer for audio, a vibration motor for haptic feedback, and 6 input buttons — everything you need for a complete gaming experience.
Designed for classroom Computing lessons (KS3/4 / US Grades 6–10) and hobbyists alike, the ZIP96 comes fully assembled. Just add a Pico with soldered headers, batteries, and your code.
Key Features
- 96 Addressable RGB LEDs – 12×8 display grid, fully controllable via code
- 6 Input Buttons – 4 directional + 2 action buttons
- Buzzer – Audio feedback for games and alerts
- Vibration Motor – Haptic feedback
- Breakout Pins – GP1, GP11, ADC1, ADC2 (with 3.3V and GND) on 0.1" footprints; GP18–21 underneath the Pico
- 3× AA Battery Holders – Ergonomically placed as hand grips on the underside
- Low-Profile Pin Sockets – Pico connects via 20-way sockets
Package Contents
- 1× Kitronik ZIP96 Retro Gamer (fully assembled)
Resources
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- breakout
- A breakout is a small circuit board that makes a tiny or hard-to-solder component easier to connect to with standard pins. It matters because this OLED module can be wired into a microcontroller project without needing to solder directly to the display’s fine contacts.
- Headers
- Rows of metal pins used to plug a module into a breadboard or connect it with jumper wires. Pre-soldered headers make the module easier to use straight away without needing to solder the pins yourself.
- LED
- A light-emitting diode is a small electronic component that lights up when current flows through it in the correct direction. In this kit, LEDs create the flashing effect, so polarity and correct soldering matter for the project to work.
- RGB
- Short for red, green and blue, usually referring to an LED that can mix those three colours. It matters because controlling an RGB LED teaches how separate outputs combine to create different colours.
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