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Review on ๐ŸŽฎ Meowbit Coding Board Game: Development Board with 160x128 LCD Screen, Codable Console for Microsoft Makecode Arcade, Compatible with macOS & Windows 7+, Includes Blue Silicone Protective Case by Pedro Movie

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works great with MakeCode Arcade encourages kids programming

After the Raspberry Pi Programming Camp for Kids, the number one request was to be able to program games. By looking at what's out there to get kids interested in coding, MakeCode Arcade has become a viable platform. When making a game, just go to https://arcade.makecode.com/ and start coding or find an example. This is an impressive tool. Meowbit allows students to download games they create onto a portable device. This was easy to do on my laptop via USB. No drivers need to be installed. Sending code to Meobit worked directly from the web browser. When classes resume at school my 8 year old son will be able to take it to school and show other kids his creation. As a bonus, the pins on the bottom of Meowbit can be connected to servos and sensors thanks to its micro:bit compatibility. A battery was also included. Sometimes igniting a spark in a child is enough to make it work. This laptop does it the easy way. Today it is one of the best tools for teaching programming.

Pros
  • Meowbit is a card-sized game console with graphics programming for teenagers. It includes a 1.8 inch full color screen, 6 programmable buttons, 1 buzzer, an integrated ambient light sensor, a temperature sensor, an SD card slot (for external storage), a multi-user socket and a side socket. The Edge Connector in particular can access most micro:bit expansion cards. We recommend using Robot:bit for Mewobit, it can help you create a robot quickly.
Cons
  • Only available in white