{"product_id":"kitronik-zip96-retro-gamer-for-raspberry-pi-pico-kt5347","title":"Kitronik ZIP96 Retro Gamer for Raspberry Pi Pico","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\/2024\/02\/5347_description-left-kitronik-zip-96-retro-gamer-for-raspberry-pi-pico_664a05cd-ba32-4bed-87b6-7316738b65e6.jpg?v=1684856504\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5347_description-left-kitronik-zip-96-retro-gamer-for-raspberry-pi-pico_664a05cd-ba32-4bed-87b6-7316738b65e6.jpg?v=1684856504\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rightab\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5347_description-right-kitronik-zip-96-retro-gamer-for-raspberry-pi-pico_c212b818-b9ad-4918-aeca-0cdf9fbea013.jpg?v=1684856533\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5347_description-right-kitronik-zip-96-retro-gamer-for-raspberry-pi-pico_c212b818-b9ad-4918-aeca-0cdf9fbea013.jpg?v=1684856533\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 140%;text-align: center\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 140%; text-align: center;\"\u003eDevelop your coding skills with the Kitronik ZIP96 Retro Gamer for Pico, ‘the’ all-in-one handheld solution for Pico gaming!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kitronik ZIP96 is a fully programmable feature-packed retro-styled handheld gaming solution for the Raspberry Pi Pico. It’s fully loaded with awesome features, including a 96 LED display, that can be fully controlled with code for a complete gaming experience. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKitronik has developed a set of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/zip\/5347-kitronik-PICO-ZIP-96_A-Mazing-Game-lesson-plans.zip\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/zip\/5347-kitronik-PICO-ZIP-96_A-Mazing-Game-lesson-plans.zip\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elesson plans for this product\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e that enables successful Computing lessons at KS3\/4 (US equivalent – Grades 6-8\/9-10). Though developed for use in the classroom, the ZIP96 Retro Gamer is ideal for anyone who already has a Pico or sees a Pico in their immediate future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ZIP96 features 96 colour fully addressable LEDs arranged in a 12 x 8 display, a buzzer for audio feedback, a vibration motor for haptic feedback, and 6 input buttons (typical use; 4 x directional buttons and 2 x action buttons). It also breaks out GP1, GP11, ADC1 and ADC2, along with a set of 3.3V and GND for each, to standard 0.1” footprints. GP18 to 21 are also broken out on a 0.1” footprint underneath the Pico. The Pico is connected via low-profile 20-way pin sockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo use the ZIP96 Gamer the Pico should have a soldered pin header and be inserted firmly into the connector. The ZIP96 does not ship with a Pico, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5330-raspberry-pi-pico-with-pre-soldered-headers\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5330-raspberry-pi-pico-with-pre-soldered-headers\"\u003ePico with soldered headers are available separately here\u003c\/a\u003e. The Pico pins will stick through the board slightly as the pin sockets are low-profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower is provided via the built-in 3 individual AA battery holders which have been ergonomically placed on the underside of the board to act as hand grips, which makes the ZIP96 comfortable to hold and play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKitronik has developed a MicroPython module and sample code to support using the ZIP96 Gamer with the Pico. This code is available from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/Kitronik-Pico-ZIP96-MicroPython\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/Kitronik-Pico-ZIP96-MicroPython\"\u003eGitHub repo here\u003c\/a\u003e. The module is available on PyPI in Thonny, details on how to add and manage modules from PyPI in Thonny \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/how-to-manage-packages-for-pico-in-thonny\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/how-to-manage-packages-for-pico-in-thonny\"\u003ecan be found here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNote:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis handheld gamer is supplied fully assembled, just add power, a Pico, and some code.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ZIP96 does not ship with a Pico, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5330-raspberry-pi-pico-with-pre-soldered-headers\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5330-raspberry-pi-pico-with-pre-soldered-headers\"\u003ePico with pre-soldered headers are available separately here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5347_press-3-kitronik-zip-96-retro-gamer-for-raspberry-pi-pico-callout.jpg?v=1676040088\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5347_press-3-kitronik-zip-96-retro-gamer-for-raspberry-pi-pico-callout.jpg?v=1676040088\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA feature-packed all-in-one retro-styled handheld gaming solution for the Raspberry Pi Pico.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with awesome features that can be controlled with code for the ultimate handheld pico gaming experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ZIP96 features 96 colour fully addressable LEDs arranged in a 12 x 8 display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe board features a built-in buzzer for audio feedback and a vibration motor for haptic feedback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere are 6 input buttons (typical use; 4 x directional buttons and 2 x fire buttons).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt also breaks out GP1, GP11, ADC1 and ADC2, along with a set of 3.3V and GND for each, to standard 0.1” footprints. GP18 to 21 are also broken out on a 0.1” footprint underneath the Pico.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Pico is connected via pre-fitted low-profile 20-way pin sockets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErgonomically placed AA battery holders that power the board AND function as comfortable handgrips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKitronik has a Github repo containing MicroPython module and sample code to support using the ZIP96 Gamer with the Raspberry Pi Pico.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKitronik has produced a set of lesson plans to enable successful Computing lessons at KS3\/4 (US equivalent – Grades 6-8\/9-10). The Datasheet provides additional usage information, electrical specifications, and dimensions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe module is available on PyPI in Thonny, details on how to add and manage modules from PyPI in Thonny \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/how-to-manage-packages-for-pico-in-thonny\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/how-to-manage-packages-for-pico-in-thonny\"\u003ecan be found here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContents:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Kitronik ZIP96 Retro Gamer for Raspberry Pi Pico.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 141mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 60mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 24.6mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVideo:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube-video-container\" style=\"text-align: center\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube-frame\" data-embed=\"xdvs5gY0pRo\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRequires:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5330-raspberry-pi-pico-with-pre-soldered-headers\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5330-raspberry-pi-pico-with-pre-soldered-headers\"\u003ePico with pre-soldered headers\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5345-raspberry-pi-pico-wh-wireless-with-header\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5345-raspberry-pi-pico-wh-wireless-with-header\"\u003ePico W with pre-soldered headers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/pro-elec-alkaline-aa-battery\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/pro-elec-alkaline-aa-battery\"\u003eAA Batteries\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/4154-1m-usb-type-a-to-micro-b-usb-noodle-cable\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/4154-1m-usb-type-a-to-micro-b-usb-noodle-cable\"\u003eUSB Lead\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResources:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/Kitronik-Pico-ZIP96-MicroPython\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/Kitronik-Pico-ZIP96-MicroPython\"\u003eMicroPython module and sample code repo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/games-and-fun-projects\/zip96-pico-w-two-player-game-design\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/games-and-fun-projects\/zip96-pico-w-two-player-game-design\"\u003eTwo-player game design for the ZIP96 \u0026amp; Pico W\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/how-to-manage-packages-for-pico-in-thonny\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to add and manage modules from PyPI in Thonny\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/5347-kitronik-zip96-handheld-gamer-for-raspberry-pi-pico-datasheet.pdf\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/5347-kitronik-zip96-handheld-gamer-for-raspberry-pi-pico-datasheet.pdf\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cimg style=\"vertical-align: middle\" src=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/images\/pdf_icon.gif\" alt=\"pdf_icon.gif\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" 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\/free-lesson-plans-kitronik-zip96-retro-gamer-for-raspberry-pi-pico\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/free-lesson-plans-kitronik-zip96-retro-gamer-for-raspberry-pi-pico\"\u003eFree Lesson Plans\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/zip\/5347-kitronik-PICO-ZIP-96_A-Mazing-Game-lesson-plans.zip\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/zip\/5347-kitronik-PICO-ZIP-96_A-Mazing-Game-lesson-plans.zip\"\u003eAmazing Game\u003c\/a\u003e (11 Lesson Plans)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/zip\/5347-battleships-Game-lesson-plans_kitronik-PICO-ZIP-96.zip\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/zip\/5347-battleships-Game-lesson-plans_kitronik-PICO-ZIP-96.zip\"\u003eBattleships\u003c\/a\u003e (11 Lesson Plans)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/zip\/5347-reversie-Game-lesson-plans_kitronik-PICO-ZIP-96.zip\"\u003eReversi\u003c\/a\u003e (10 Lesson plans)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/Kitronik-Pico-ZIP96-MicroPython\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/Kitronik-Pico-ZIP96-MicroPython\" data-mce-=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMicroPython module and sample code repo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/games-and-fun-projects\/zip96-pico-w-two-player-game-design\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/games-and-fun-projects\/zip96-pico-w-two-player-game-design\" data-mce-=\"\"\u003eTwo-player game design for the ZIP96 \u0026amp; Pico W\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/how-to-manage-packages-for-pico-in-thonny\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to add and manage modules from PyPI in Thonny\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/5347-kitronik-zip96-handheld-gamer-for-raspberry-pi-pico-datasheet.pdf\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/5347-kitronik-zip96-handheld-gamer-for-raspberry-pi-pico-datasheet.pdf\" data-mce-=\"\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/images\/pdf_icon.gif\" alt=\"pdficon.gif\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" 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\/free-lesson-plans-kitronik-zip96-retro-gamer-for-raspberry-pi-pico\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/free-lesson-plans-kitronik-zip96-retro-gamer-for-raspberry-pi-pico\" data-mce-=\"\"\u003eFree Lesson Plans\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/zip\/5347-kitronik-PICO-ZIP-96_A-Mazing-Game-lesson-plans.zip\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/zip\/5347-kitronik-PICO-ZIP-96_A-Mazing-Game-lesson-plans.zip\" data-mce-=\"\"\u003eAmazing Game\u003c\/a\u003e (11 Lesson Plans)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/zip\/5347-battleships-Game-lesson-plans_kitronik-PICO-ZIP-96.zip\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/zip\/5347-battleships-Game-lesson-plans_kitronik-PICO-ZIP-96.zip\" data-mce-=\"\"\u003eBattleships\u003c\/a\u003e (11 Lesson Plans)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/zip\/5347-reversie-Game-lesson-plans_kitronik-PICO-ZIP-96.zip\"\u003eReversi\u003c\/a\u003e (10 Lesson plans)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kitronik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42659317121106,"sku":"KT5347","price":24.91,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/0383\/files\/5347_large-kitronik-zip-96-retro-gamer-for-raspberry-pi-pico-features-lit.jpg?v=1788057024","url":"https:\/\/www.pakronics.com.au\/products\/kitronik-zip96-retro-gamer-for-raspberry-pi-pico-kt5347","provider":"Pakronics®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}