History of video games/Platforms/Kittenbot MeowBit
History
[edit | edit source]The system was announced by March 30th, 2019.[1] By April 15th, 2019 the system had launched.[2] The system cost between $34.90 and $39.90 at launch, depending on the retailer.[2][3] At launch much of the documentation was written in the Chinese language.[3]
Technology
[edit | edit source]The Kittenbot MeowBit uses a STM32F401RET6 microcontroller, containing an ARM Cortex M4 architecture processor.[2] The system has 2 megabytes of SPI Flash storage.[3] The system also has an SD card reader.
The console uses a 1.8" color TFT LCD with a resolution of 160 by 128 pixels.[3] A simple buzzer is used for audio.
The system uses a MP6050 gyroscope for motion controls.[2] The system also has a light sensor and a temperature sensor.
The system is powered by a 3.3 volt 500 milliamp hour capacity lithium chemistry battery.[2]
The console is clad in casing made of silicone in either orange or baby blue colors.[4] Notably the bottom of the console contains a BBC Micro:bit connector for expansion.[3]
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ "Meet Meowbit: Programmable Retro Game Computer" (in en). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvIrioiKMw4.
- ↑ a b c d e "Kittenbot Meowbit Retro Game Console Features BBC Micro:bit Edge Connector". www.cnx-software.com. https://www.cnx-software.com/2019/04/15/kittenbot-meowbit-retro-game-console-bbc-microbit-edge-connector/.
- ↑ a b c d e "Kittenbot Meowbit: A Handheld Micro:bit-Based Codable Gaming Console" (in en). Hackster.io. https://www.hackster.io/news/kittenbot-meowbit-a-handheld-micro-bit-based-codable-gaming-console-846429f85bdb.
- ↑ "KittenBot Meowbit - Codable Console for MakeCode Arcade". www.adafruit.com. Retrieved 26 February 2021.