{"product_id":"kitronik-arcade-for-micro-bit-class-pack-kt56128","title":"Kitronik Arcade for micro:bit – Class pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--\n.leftab\n        { \n  float: left; \n  width: 50%; \n  } \n  .rightab\n  { \n  float: right; \n  width:50%; \n  }\n  img \n  { \n  max-width: 100%;; \n  height: auto; \n  }\n  @media screen and (max-width:\n        666px) \n  {\n  .leftab\n  {\n  float: none; \n  width: auto; \n  }\n  .rightab\n  {\n  float: none; \n  width: auto; \n  }\n  }\n--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"leftab\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/56116_description-kitronik-arcade-bbc-micro-bit-makecode-8-block-left_e3f2c426-2bdf-4f87-b357-8fb17fca502a.jpg?v=1713954681\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/56116_description-kitronik-arcade-bbc-micro-bit-makecode-8-block-left_e3f2c426-2bdf-4f87-b357-8fb17fca502a.jpg?v=1713954681\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rightab\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/56116_description-kitronik-arcade-bbc-micro-bit-makecode-8-block-right_8ee49326-d536-4ca3-9df4-43821d863a8b.jpg?v=1713954682\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/56116_description-kitronik-arcade-bbc-micro-bit-makecode-8-block-right_8ee49326-d536-4ca3-9df4-43821d863a8b.jpg?v=1713954682\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 140%\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 140%;\"\u003eDevelop coding skills in the classroom\/code club with the Kitronik ARCADE for BBC micro:bit Class Pack. A fun, engaging, and hands-on way to learn to code!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKitronik ARCADE for BBC micro:bit and MakeCode Arcade offers the perfect platform for teaching in an engaging way. Included with the class pack are; 10 Kitronik ARCADE for BBC micro:bit gamepads, 10 USB noodle cables, a pack of 40 batteries, and is packaged in a durable and reusable Gratnells lidded tray. Each Arcade gamer comes pre fitted with a laser cut protective case to protect the gamer from the rigours of day-to-day use in the classroom. Additionally, there are 10 x drawstring microfibre soft cases to for protection against abrasion and scratches in storage. This pack is not supplied with micro:bits, the BBC micro:bit can be obtained separately \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/56100-bbc-micro-bit-v2-board-only\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kitronik ARCADE for BBC micro:bit and MakeCode Arcade is a handheld gaming platform designed specifically for use with the BBC micro:bit and the MakeCode Arcade editor, either write your own games and run them on Arcade or download existing games. The MakeCode Arcade editor is a great way to learn to code games. It features simple snap-together blocks that allow the user to build simple games within minutes. The editor has been designed to allow everyone, from beginners to experienced game enthusiasts, to create games to run in the browser or on handheld consoles. It consists of drag-and-drop blocks that snap together to form programs. You can also write your code in Javascript and Python!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board features 4 directional d-pad buttons, 2 interactive action buttons for coding, a menu button and a full colour 1.77” screen. At the bottom of the BBC micro:bit Arcade are 5 croc-clippable pads for connecting additional switches and devices. These consist of the 3 BBC micro:bit pins (P0, P1 and P2) also a voltage pin and a ground (the same connections as the large pads on the BBC micro:bit. This allows for custom additions to the gamer. Sound is provided via the in-built sounder on the BBC micro:bit.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!--\n#slider {\n overflow: hidden;\n}\n\n#slider figure {\n position: relative;\n width: 400%; \n margin: 0;\n left: 0;\n animation: 10s slider infinite; \n}\n#slider figure img {\n float: left;\n width: 25%; \n}\n\n\n@keyframes slider {\n 0% {\n  left: 0;\n }\n 15% {\n  left: 0;\n }\n 30% {\n  left: -100%;\n }\n 45% {\n  left: -100%;\n }\n 60% {\n  left: -200%;\n }\n 75% {\n  left: -200%;\n }\n 90%{\n  left: -300%;\n }\n 100% {\n  left: -300%;\n }\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%;max-width: 870px\" id=\"slider\" data-mce-style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 870px;\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"arcade carousel slide 1\" src=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/images\/other\/56116_lifestyle-1-kitronik-arcade-bbc-micro-bit-makecode-face.jpg\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"arcade carousel slide 2\" src=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/images\/other\/56116_lifestyle-2-kitronik-arcade-bbc-micro-bit-makecode-two-face.jpg\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"arcade carousel slide 3\" src=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/images\/other\/56116_lifestyle-3-kitronik-arcade-bbc-micro-bit-makecode-shield.jpg\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"arcade carousel slide 1\" src=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/images\/other\/56116_lifestyle-1-kitronik-arcade-bbc-micro-bit-makecode-face.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo help you get off to a flying start, we have created a Datasheet, which also doubles as a quick start guide. It comprises; a product brief, usage information, labelled and dimensioned drawings, and an introduction to coding with the MakeCode Arcade editor. We have also written a resource demonstrating how to use the micro:bits Edge connector IO under MakeCode Arcade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe emphasis for MakeCode Arcade is Learning\/Education and there are a wealth of resources available on the MakeCode Arcade website to facilitate this. There are; guided tutorials that walk you through creating simple games, more complex games that you can open and learn from, games written by community members that you can learn from, game concepts tutorials, tutorials that explore graphics and Maths, lesson plans, CS courses, printable coding cards for the classroom, video tutorials, and much more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNote:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis pack is not supplied with micro:bits, the BBC micro:bit can be obtained separately \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/56100-bbc-micro-bit-v2-board-only\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: -webkit-center\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: -webkit-center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/56116_description-kitronik-arcade-bbc-micro-bit-makecode-callout_7ca9cae0-5201-429c-b04b-69fc830758f8.jpg?v=1713954681\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/56116_description-kitronik-arcade-bbc-micro-bit-makecode-callout_7ca9cae0-5201-429c-b04b-69fc830758f8.jpg?v=1713954681\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis pack has been developed for use in the classroom\/code-club as a hands on and fun way to teach coding. Each class pack contains; 10 x Arcade gamers, 10 x USB leads, and 1 x 40pk of batteries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach gamer is supplied with a pre-fitted protective laser cut case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Kitronik ARCADE for micro:bit is a feature-packed handheld gamepad for use with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/collections\/microbit-and-accessories\/products\/56100-bbc-micro-bit-v2-board-only\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/collections\/microbit-and-accessories\/products\/56100-bbc-micro-bit-v2-board-only\"\u003eBBC micro:bit V2\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arcade.makecode.com\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/arcade.makecode.com\/\"\u003eMicrosoft Arcade editor\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrite your own games to play or freely download games from the MakeCode Arcade website.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the wealth of educational material available to create a game from the ground up or tweak existing code and learn the open-source way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt features a full-colour LCD 1.77” screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt also features; 6 gamer input buttons, a menu button, on\/off switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ARCADE breaks out the 0, 1, 2, 3V, GND pins from the micro:bit edge connector to croc-clippable pads below the screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ARCADE is powered by 3xAA batteries (Not supplied, available separately \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/gp-aa-batteries\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/gp-aa-batteries\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese class packs are packaged in a durable and reusable Gratnells lidded tray, so that the kits can be stored safely and tidily when not in use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContents:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/56116-kitronik-arcade-for-bbc-micro-bit-makecode-arcade\"\u003eKitronik ARCADE for micro:bit and MakeCode Arcade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/4154-1m-usb-type-a-to-micro-b-usb-noodle-cable\"\u003e1m USB Type-A to Micro-B USB Noodle Cable\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/pro-elec-alkaline-aa-battery\"\u003ePro-Elec Alkaline AA 40pk\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2060-gratnells-clip-on-lid-for-f-range\"\u003eGratnells Clip-on Lid for F Range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2056-gratnells-storage-tray-f1-shallow-tray-kitronik-green\"\u003eGratnells Storage Tray F1 Shallow Tray – Green\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 x Drawstring MicroFibre protective soft cases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 x pre-fitted laser cut protective cases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRequires:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/collections\/microbit-and-accessories\/products\/56100-bbc-micro-bit-v2-board-only\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/collections\/microbit-and-accessories\/products\/56100-bbc-micro-bit-v2-board-only\"\u003eBBC micro:bit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arcade.makecode.com\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/arcade.makecode.com\/\"\u003eMicrosoft MakeCode Arcade Editor\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResources:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/56116-kitronik-micro-bit-shield-makecode-arcade-datasheet.pdf\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/56116-kitronik-micro-bit-shield-makecode-arcade-datasheet.pdf\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cimg height=\"24\" width=\"25\" alt=\"pdf_icon.gif\" src=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/images\/pdf_icon.gif\" style=\"vertical-align: middle\" data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/images\/pdf_icon.gif\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/using-the-micro-bit-edge-connector-with-makecode-arcade\"\u003eGuide – Using the edge connector with MakeCode Arcade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arcade.makecode.com\/hour-of-code\/educators-2021\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/arcade.makecode.com\/hour-of-code\/educators-2021\"\u003eHour of code Educators Guide \u0026amp; Teacher Resources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess countless hours of tutorials, lesson plans and more at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arcade.makecode.com\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/arcade.makecode.com\/\"\u003eMakeCode Arcade\u003c\/a\u003e website.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDocuments \u0026amp; Downloads\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"resources-text\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/56116-kitronik-micro-bit-shield-makecode-arcade-datasheet.pdf\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/56116-kitronik-micro-bit-shield-makecode-arcade-datasheet.pdf\" data-mce-=\"\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" height=\"24\" width=\"25\" alt=\"pdficon.gif\" src=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/images\/pdf_icon.gif\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/images\/pdf_icon.gif\" data-mce-=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/using-the-micro-bit-edge-connector-with-makecode-arcade\"\u003eGuide – Using the edge connector with MakeCode Arcade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arcade.makecode.com\/hour-of-code\/educators-2021\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/arcade.makecode.com\/hour-of-code\/educators-2021\" data-mce-=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHour of code Educators Guide \u0026amp; Teacher Resources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess countless hours of tutorials, lesson plans and more at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arcade.makecode.com\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/arcade.makecode.com\/\" data-mce-=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMakeCode Arcade\u003c\/a\u003e website.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kitronik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42659325313106,"sku":"KT56128","price":526.57,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/0383\/files\/56128_additional-kitronik-arcade-micro-bit-makecode-class-pack-all-parts.jpg?v=1788057577","url":"https:\/\/www.pakronics.com.au\/products\/kitronik-arcade-for-micro-bit-class-pack-kt56128","provider":"Pakronics®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}