SparkFun micro:arcade kit
The SparkFun micro:arcade kit turns your BBC micro:bit into a mini arcade game console. It includes the gamer:bit carrier board — which maps micro:bit pins to buttons in a classic controller layout — plus a full-size arcade joystick, four concave arcade buttons, and all the wiring needed to build a tabletop arcade setup.
No soldering is required. Simply insert your micro:bit into the gamer:bit, assemble the components, load a game program, and start playing.
Key Features
- gamer:bit Carrier Board – Maps micro:bit GPIO pins to arcade-style button inputs
- Full-Size Arcade Joystick – Classic joystick for directional control
- Four Arcade Buttons – Concave buttons in red, blue, yellow, and green
- No Soldering Required – Spade connector wires for tool-free assembly
- Programmable – Code your own games using MakeCode, MicroPython, or JavaScript
Ideal For
- Building a custom micro:bit arcade cabinet
- Learning game programming and hardware integration
- STEM education and maker workshops
- Retro gaming projects
Note: This kit does not include a BBC micro:bit board or AA batteries. You will need a micro:bit and 2× AA batteries to operate.
Package Contents
- 1× SparkFun gamer:bit carrier board
- 1× Arcade joystick
- 1× Red concave button
- 1× Blue concave button
- 1× Yellow concave button
- 1× Green concave button
- 1× micro:bit battery holder (2× AA)
- 16× Spade connector wires (female, 3 ft)
The SparkFun micro:arcade kit appears in the following collections:
SKU SF-KIT-14218
by Little Bird
