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MakeCode works best with beginner-friendly boards and MakeCode Arcade handhelds. Here are the most relevant options from the catalog:
Great starter boards for Microsoft MakeCode
- Circuit Playground Express [Developer Edition] ($54.80) — all-in-one board with built-in LEDs, sensors, and speaker, and is explicitly designed to work with Microsoft MakeCode (blocks/JavaScript).
- Circuit Playground Express Developer Edition - Base Kit ($60.20) — a bundled kit version for getting started faster.
- Circuit Playground Snow Globe Kit ($80.30) — a fun MakeCode-friendly project kit built around Circuit Playground Express.
MakeCode Arcade handhelds (code games, then play on-device)
- Kitronik ARCADE for MakeCode Arcade ($84.65) — dedicated handheld for MakeCode Arcade (great classroom/home device).
- Kitronik ARCADE Max for Makecode Arcade ($81.35) — similar idea with a larger 2.4\" screen.
- Adafruit PyGamer for MakeCode Arcade, CircuitPython or Arduino ($90.35) — powerful handheld dev board for MakeCode Arcade plus CircuitPython/Arduino.
- Adafruit PyBadge for MakeCode Arcade, CircuitPython or Arduino ($70.25) — PyGamer-like experience in a slim badge form factor.
- Adafruit PyBadge LC - MakeCode Arcade, CircuitPython or Arduino - Low Cost Version ($63.90) — lower-cost PyBadge option for Arcade.
- Adafruit PyBadge Low Cost Starter Kit ($69.40) — bundled starter kit around PyBadge LC.
- Adafruit PyBadge Starter Kit ($85.30) — bundled starter kit around the full PyBadge.
MakeCode Arcade with micro:bit (uses a micro:bit V2 as the brain)
- ELECFREAKS Microsoft MakeCode micro bit Arcade Pro ($50.45) — turns a micro:bit V2 into a handheld with a 240×320 TFT.
- Kitronik ARCADE for micro:bit and MakeCode Arcade ($53.75) — micro:bit-powered Arcade gamepad option.
- ELECFREAKS micro:bit Retro Programming Arcade ($41.15) — micro:bit expansion board with a 160×128 TFT and controls.
Helpful extra (for Arcade multiplayer)
- MakeCode Sync Cable - micro B USB to micro B USB - 1 meter long ($6.65) — Micro-B to Micro-B USB cable for MakeCode Arcade sync/multiplayer setups.
Micro:bit robotics (MakeCode-friendly platform)
- DFRobot Maqueen Lite ROB0148 micro:bit Robot Platform ($78.65) — a micro:bit-based robot platform commonly used with block coding (including MakeCode in many curricula).
Which MakeCode are you shopping for?
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8x16 matrix module
3D RGB Xmas Tree for Raspberry Pi
Zero4U - 4 Port USB Hub for Raspberry Pi Zero v1.3
RGB LED Breakout (5050)
Micro:bit Starter Kit (Without Micro:bit board)
WS2812-12 RGB LED Ring Lamp
WS2812-24 RGB LED Ring Lamp
Octopus Passive buzzer Brick OBPB01
OCTOPUS OLED Display
8x16 matrix module
The 8×16 LED Matrix Module is an I2C-controlled dot matrix display designed for the BBC micro:bit. It can display numbers, letters, symbols, and scrolling text, making it ideal for adding visual output to micro:bit projects. The module connects via the I2C bus for simple two-wire communication a...
3D RGB Xmas Tree for Raspberry Pi
The 3D RGB Xmas Tree sits on top of your Raspberry Pi and features 25 individually addressable RGB LEDs that you can control with Python. Change colours, adjust brightness, create fading effects, or build your own festive light show — each LED is independently programmable. Designed by Rachel Ra...
Zero4U - 4 Port USB Hub for Raspberry Pi Zero v1.3
One can never have enough socks, or USB ports. Add some more USB capability to your Raspberry Pi Zero with the Zero4U! This is a 4-port USB hub for Raspberry Pi Zero, and it can be mounted back-to-back onto a Pi Zero. The 4 pogo pins on the back will connect the PP1, PP6, P...
RGB LED Breakout (5050)
This small size breakout is programmable full-color RGB LED for hobbyists, industrial designers, prototypers, and experimenters. It is designed to allow the easy addition of dynamic indicators, displays, and lighting to existing or new projects. Controlled by PWM channels can be available i...
Micro:bit Starter Kit (Without Micro:bit board)
ElecFreaks Micro:bit Starter Kit is designed for people who is at the door step of learning electric circuit and programming knowledge. The kit has provided some basic electronic components like LED, button, buzzer, temperature sensor , steering engine and motor etc.. You can not only learn basic...
WS2812-12 RGB LED Ring Lamp
Shine like rainbows, this full-color RGB LED Ring with an exquisite and cool appearance could be a great partner for your interactive applications. Add it to your project to brighten your creativity!Small in size, these LED beads come in a variety of colors and can be cascaded. Only one signal li...
WS2812-24 RGB LED Ring Lamp
Shine like rainbows, this full-color RGB LED Ring with an exquisite and cool appearance could be a great partner for your interactive applications. Add it to your project to brighten your creativity!Small in size, these LED beads come in a variety of colors and can be cascaded. Only one signal li...
Octopus Passive buzzer Brick OBPB01
The Octopus Passive Buzzer Brick is a plug-and-play buzzer module from the Elecfreaks Octopus series. Unlike an active buzzer, the passive design lets you control both tone and volume via PWM, making it ideal for generating melodies, alarms, and sound effects. Part of the Octopus Electronic Bric...
OCTOPUS OLED Display
OCTOPUS OLED Display is an OCTOPUS series electric brick with 128X64 OLED display.OLED display has characters of thin thickness, high brightness, self-emission, wide resolution and visual angle, wide temperature range and low power consumption,etc..It can be used for small patterns, alphabets,...
